Bengħisa Patch

Bengħisa Patch is a reef in Birżebbuġa, Malta. Bengħisa Patch is situated nearby to the locality Tal-Ħarrub, as well as near L-Inwadar.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fort Benghisa and Fort Delimara.

Fort Benghisa

Fort

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Fort Benghisa is a polygonal fort in Birżebbuġa, Malta. It was built between 1910 and 1912 by the British on high ground on the seaward face of Benghisa Point, the southern arm of Marsaxlokk Bay.

Fort Delimara

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Fort Delimara is a polygonal fort in Marsaxlokk, Malta. It was built between 1876 and 1888 by the British as part of a chain of fortifications intended to protect Marsaxlokk Harbour.

Delimara Lighthouse

Lighthouse

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The Delimara Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the island of Malta. It is the second lighthouse to be built on the Delimara point near Marsaxlokk at the southern end of the island.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Birżebbuġa and Southern Harbor of Malta.

Birżebbuġa

Town

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Birżebbuġa is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta, close to Marsaxlokk. It is approximately 13 kilometres from the capital Valletta, and has a population of 9,736 as of March 2014. Birżebbuġa is situated 2½ km northwest of Bengħisa Patch.

Southern Harbor of Malta

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The Southern Harbour of Malta extends around the natural harbour between Valetta and the Three Cities, with numerous settlements, most of them dating back centuries, on rocks and cliffs immediately around the harbour bay, as well as further inland.

Marsaxlokk

Photo: Felix Koenig, CC BY 3.0.

Marsaxlokk is a small, traditional fishing village in the Southern Region of Malta. It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishing and history.

Bengħisa Patch

Type: Reef
Also known as: “Benghisa Patch”
Category: landform
Location: Birżebbuġa, Malta, Europe
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Latitude

35.80833° or 35° 48′ 30″ north

Longitude

14.54722° or 14° 32′ 50″ east

Open location code

8F7PRG5W+8V

GeoNames ID

2563208

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Satellite Map

Discover Bengħisa Patch from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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