Qala

Qala is a triangulation station in Il-Qala, Malta. Qala is situated nearby to the church Immaculate Conception Chapel, as well as near the islet Ħalfa Rock.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ħalfa Rock and Immaculate Conception Chapel.

Ħalfa Rock

Islet

Photo: Zugraga, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Ħalfa Rock is a deserted small islet and limestone rock on the south-east coast of the island of Gozo in the Maltese archipelago. The islet is typified by a small maritime labiate garrigue environment, with germander and prasium shrubs, with the occurrence…

Immaculate Conception Chapel

Church

Photo: Xermar, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Immaculate Conception Chapel is a church, which is situated 530 metres southwest of Qala.

Ħondoq ir-Rummien

Beach

Ħondoq ir-Rummien ("Pomegranate Moat", the coastline below the village of Qala, Gozo, Malta is dotted with traditional salt pans, some of which are still actively used to harvest salt throughout the summer months. Ħondoq ir-Rummien is situated 1 km south of Qala.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Qala and Nadur.

Qala

Village

Photo: Sudika, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Qala is an administrative unit of Malta, on the island of Gozo, with a population of 2,300 as of November 2021. Nearby is Ħondoq ir-Rummien, a coastline with salt pans and caves.

Nadur

Village

Photo: Mariosaliba, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Nadur is an administrative unit of Malta, located in the eastern part of the island of Gozo. Nadur is built on a plateau and is one of the largest localities in Gozo. Nadur is situated 3 km west of Qala.

Mġarr

Village

Photo: HH58, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Mġarr is a harbour town in south-eastern Gozo, Malta. Mġarr is situated 3 km southwest of Qala.

Qala

Type: Triangulation station
Location: Il-Qala, Malta, Europe
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Latitude

36.03639° or 36° 2′ 11″ north

Longitude

14.32611° or 14° 19′ 34″ east

Elevation

127 metres (417 feet)

Open location code

8F8P28PG+HC

GeoNames ID

2563907

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