Calypso’s Caves
Calypso’s Caves is an archaeological site in Mellieħa, Malta Island. Calypso’s Caves is situated nearby to the church Knisja Arċipretali ta’ Marija Bambina, as well as near Cemetery of Our Lady of Victories.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa and Popeye Village.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa
Church
Photo: Marika Caruana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa is a Roman Catholic church in the village of Mellieħa in Malta. The sanctuary originated as a natural cave which was consecrated as a church at an unknown date, and local traditions link its establishment to antiquity or the medieval period. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa is situated 330 metres east of Calypso’s Caves.
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 1½ km west of Calypso’s Caves.
Fort Mellieħa
Fort
Fort Mellieħa or Mellieħa Fort, also known as Il-Fortizza tas-Salib, is a World War II-era fort in Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the British on top of Mellieħa Hill, to serve as a civil defence depot and an observation post. Fort Mellieħa is situated 1 km southeast of Calypso’s Caves.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Manikata and Xemxija.
Manikata
Village
Photo: Sudika, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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
Photo: Felix Koenig, CC BY 3.0.
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 2½ km southeast of Calypso’s Caves.
San Pawl il-Bahar
Town
Photo: Yarah, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Saint Paul's Bay is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta in the Northern Region. It is a major residential and commercial area and a centre for shopping, bars, dining, and café life. San Pawl il-Bahar is situated 4 km east of Calypso’s Caves.
Calypso’s Caves
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Mellieħa, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.96001° or 35° 57′ 36″ northLongitude
14.35759° or 14° 21′ 27″ eastOpen location code
8F7PX965+22OpenStreetMap ID
node 1470878948OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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In Other Languages
“Calypso’s Caves” goes by many names.
- Polish: “Jaskinia Kalipso”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Knisja Arċipretali ta’ Marija Bambina and Cemetery of Our Lady of Victories.
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