Għar ir-Riħ
Għar ir-Riħ is a cave in Birżebbuġa, Malta. Access is restricted and requires permission. Għar ir-Riħ is situated nearby to Fisherman’s Cave, as well as near Fort Benghisa.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Fort Benghisa and Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.
Fort Benghisa
Fort
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Fort Benghisa is a polygonal fort in Birżebbuġa, Malta. It was built between 1910 and 1912 by the British on high ground on the seaward face of Benghisa Point, the southern arm of Marsaxlokk Bay. Fort Benghisa is situated 630 metres east of Għar ir-Riħ.
Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Church
Photo: Karmni, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Chapel of the Immaculate Conception is a church, which is situated 680 metres north of Għar ir-Riħ.
Playmobil FunPark
Theme park
Photo: Continentaleurope, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Playmobil FunPark is the world's second largest Playmobil factory, located in Ħal Far in the extreme south of Malta. It was opened in 2011 and allow people from 2 years to 13 years. Playmobil FunPark is situated 2 km west of Għar ir-Riħ.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Birżebbuġa and Southern Harbor of Malta.
Birżebbuġa
Town
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Birżebbuġa is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta, close to Marsaxlokk. It is approximately 13 kilometres from the capital Valletta, and has a population of 9,736 as of March 2014.
Southern Harbor of Malta
Photo: Tony Hisgett, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Southern Harbour of Malta extends around the natural harbour between Valetta and the Three Cities, with numerous settlements, most of them dating back centuries, on rocks and cliffs immediately around the harbour bay, as well as further inland.
Marsaxlokk
Photo: Felix Koenig, CC BY 3.0.
Marsaxlokk is a small, traditional fishing village in the Southern Region of Malta. It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishing and history.
Għar ir-Riħ
- Access is restricted and requires permission.
- Type: Cave
- Category: landform
- Location: Birżebbuġa, Malta, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.80692° or 35° 48′ 25″ northLongitude
14.52558° or 14° 31′ 32″ eastElevation
25 metres (82 feet)Open location code
8F7PRG4G+Q6OpenStreetMap ID
node 8753565019OpenStreetMap feature
natural=cave_entrance
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