Wied l-Abjad
Wied l-Abjad is a wadi in Mellieħa, Malta Island. Wied l-Abjad is situated nearby to the locality Għajn Żnuber, as well as near Ta’ Ċantar.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Il-Majjistral Nature & History Park and Għajn Żnuber Tower.
Il-Majjistral Nature & History Park
Nature reserve
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The Majjistral Nature and History Park is a nature reserve in Mellieha, Malta. The geographic area includes the coastal area in Golden Bay to Il-Prajjet and Ix- Xagħra l-Ħamra.
Għajn Żnuber Tower
Tower
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Għajn Żnuber Tower, also known as Ta' Ciantar Tower, is a rural structure in the limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was likely built in the 19th century as a farmstead or hunting lodge, and it later served as an anti-smuggling post and a coastal lookout position.
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Manikata and Xemxija.
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.
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. Xemxija is situated 3½ km east of Wied l-Abjad.
Mġarr
Village
Mġarr, formerly known as Mgiarro, is a village in the Northern Region of Malta. Mġarr is a rural village, isolated from nearby towns and cities. Mġarr lies west of Mosta and is surrounded by farmland and vineyards. Mġarr is situated 4 km southeast of Wied l-Abjad.
Wied l-Abjad
- Type: Wadi
- Also known as: “Il-Wied l-Abjad”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Mellieħa, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.94944° or 35° 56′ 58″ northLongitude
14.34556° or 14° 20′ 44″ eastElevation
88 metres (289 feet)Open location code
8F7PW8XW+Q6GeoNames ID
2564655
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