Um El Faroud
Um El Faroud is a historic site in Il-Qrendi, Malta. Um El Faroud is situated nearby to Zurrieq - Right Reef (Dive Site), as well as near Zurrieq - Left Reef (Dive Site).Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Blue Grotto and Mnajdra.
Blue Grotto
Photo: Ninaeva, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Blue Grotto refers to a number of sea caverns on the south east coast of Malta, a short distance from the fishing harbour limits of Wied iż-Żurrieq, Malta. Blue Grotto is situated 750 metres northeast of Um El Faroud.
Mnajdra
Photo: Hamelin de Guettelet, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Mnajdra is a megalithic temple complex found on the southern coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta. Mnajdra is approximately 497 metres from the Ħaġar Qim megalithic complex. Mnajdra is situated 1½ km northwest of Um El Faroud.
Sciuta Tower
Tower
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Sciuta Tower, also known as Sciutu Tower or Wied iż-Żurrieq Tower, is a small watchtower in Qrendi, Malta. It was completed in 1638 as the fifth of the Lascaris towers. The tower was restored by Din l-Art Ħelwa. Sciuta Tower is situated 420 metres northeast of Um El Faroud.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maqluba and Qrendi.
Maqluba
Locality
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Il-Maqluba is a sinkhole with a surface area of around 4,765 square metres situated in the village of Qrendi in Malta. Il-Maqluba is a Special Area of Conservation – Candidate Site of International Importance and designated as a Tree Protection Area, forming…
Qrendi
Village
Photo: Zairon, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Qrendi is a village in the Western Region of Malta, with a population of 3,148 people as of October 2021. It is located close to Mqabba, Żurrieq and Siġġiewi.
Zurrieq
Town
Photo: Mauroonline, CC BY 2.5.
Żurrieq is a town in the Western Region of Malta. It is one of the oldest towns in the country, and has a population of 11,823 inhabitants as of March 2014. Zurrieq is situated 2½ km northeast of Um El Faroud.
Um El Faroud
- Type: Scuba diving
- Categories: historic site, disaster remains, and sports location
- Location: Il-Qrendi, Malta, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.81758° or 35° 49′ 3″ northLongitude
14.44956° or 14° 26′ 58″ eastOpen location code
8F7PRC9X+2ROpenStreetMap ID
node 663869707OpenStreetMap feature
historic=wreckOpenStreetMap feature
sport=scuba_diving
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Zurrieq - Right Reef (Dive Site) and Zurrieq - Left Reef (Dive Site).
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