Marsaskala

Marsaskala, also known as Wied il-Għajn or Marsascala and abbreviated as M'Skala or M'Scala is a seaside town in the of . Originally a fishing village, it has grown into a tourist destination and a permanent hometown for an ever-growing population.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Malta Island and Tas-Silġ.

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Malta is an in Southern Europe. It is the largest and most populous of the three major islands that constitute the Maltese Archipelago and the country of .

Archaeological site
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is a rounded hilltop on the southeast coast of the overlooking Bay and close to the town of . is a major multi-period sanctuary site with archaeological remains covering 4000 years, from the Neolithic to the ninth century.

Fort
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, also known as Fort Saint Thomas, is a large bastioned watchtower in , . It was built in 1614, the third of six Wignacourt towers.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Żabbar and Marsaxlokk.

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, also known as Città Hompesch, is a city in the Port Region of . It is the seventh largest city in the country, with an estimated population of 15,648 as of January 2021.

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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.

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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.

Marsaskala

Latitude
35.8606° or 35° 51′ 38″ north
Longitude
14.5592° or 14° 33′ 33″ east
Population
14,600
Elevation
18 metres (59 feet)
Open location code
8F7PVH65+6M
Geo­Names ID
8299731
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Satellite Map

Discover Marsaskala from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Marsaskala” goes by many names.
  • Maltese: “Marsaskala”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Tas-Sienja and Marsaskala.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Wied il-Għajn and Mamo Tower.

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