Marsa

Marsa is a town in the of , with a population of 4,401 people as of March 2014. The name Marsa means "the harbour".
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Blue Grotto and Mnajdra.

Photo: Ninaeva, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The refers to a number of sea caverns on the south east coast of , a short distance from the fishing harbour limits of Wied iż-Żurrieq, Malta.

Photo: Hamelin de Guettelet, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a megalithic temple complex found on the southern coast of the Mediterranean island of . is approximately 497 metres from the megalithic complex. is situated 3½ km west of Marsa.

Historic building
Photo: Malcolmalta, Public domain.
, formerly named as Saliba Tower, is a fortified house in , limits of , . It was built as a country retreat in the late 16th century.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cottonera and Southern Harbor of Malta.

Photo: Dirk.heldmaier, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a group of three adjacent cities in with a population of about 11,000 : Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea. They are collectively also known as the Three Cities.

Photo: Tony Hisgett, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Southern Harbour of extends around the natural harbour between and , with numerous settlements, most of them dating back centuries, on rocks and cliffs immediately around the harbour bay, as well as further inland.

Photo: Felix Koenig, CC BY 3.0.
is a small, traditional fishing village in the of . It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishing and history.

Marsa

Latitude
35.8367° or 35° 50′ 12″ north
Longitude
14.4759° or 14° 28′ 33″ east
Population
5,450
Elevation
5 metres (16 feet)
Open location code
8F7PRFPG+M9
Open­Street­Map ID
node 13758425988
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
8299730
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Marsa” goes by many names.
  • French: “Marsa”
  • German: “Marsa”
  • Maltese: “Il-Marsa”
  • Maltese: “Marsa”
  • Portuguese: “Marsa”
  • Spanish: “Marsa”

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