Ix-Xagħra tal-Għansar

Places of Interest

St Paul’s Island

Islet

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St Paul's Island, also known as Selmunett, is a small island off Selmun, Mellieħa near the north of the island of Malta. St Paul's Island is sometimes split into two islands by a shallow strait, and it is therefore sometimes referred to in the plural as St Paul's Islands. St Paul’s Island is situated 3½ km northeast of Ix-Xagħra tal-Għansar.

Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples

Archaeological site

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The Ta' Ħaġrat temples in Mġarr, Malta are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples. They are amongst the world's oldest religious sites. Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples is situated 3 km south of Ix-Xagħra tal-Għansar.

Popeye Village

Theme park

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Popeye Village, also known as Sweethaven Village, is a purpose-built film set village that has been converted into a small attraction fun park, consisting of a collection of rustic and ramshackle wooden buildings. Popeye Village is situated 3½ km northwest of Ix-Xagħra tal-Għansar.

Places in the Area

Xemxija

Village

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Xemxija is a suburb in the western part of St. Paul's Bay in the Northern Region of Malta. It is surrounded by countryside and contains two bays, the titular Xemxija Bay and Mistra Bay, located just north of the parish church.

Mellieħa

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Mellieħa is a town of 11,000 people in the northwestern part of Malta. It is a popular tourist destination during the summer months.

Manikata

Village

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Manikata is a small settlement in the limits of Mellieħa in the northwestern part of Malta. It oversees the farming areas in the valley between il-Ballut and il-Manikata. The village's population of 539 is spread among 40 families.

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