Is-Sontina
Is-Sontina is in Mellieħa, Malta Island. Is-Sontina is situated nearby to Għadira Nature Reserve, as well as near the heath Is-Sdieri.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Għadira Nature Reserve and Għadira Bay.
Għadira Nature Reserve
Nature reserve
Photo: Denis Barthel, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Għadira also known as Għadira Nature Reserve is a protected area located in the locality of Mellieħa, Malta. It comprises a brackish lake and a salt marsh habitat.
Għadira Bay
Beach
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Għadira Bay is a beach, which is situated 370 metres east of Is-Sontina.
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 1¼ km southwest of Is-Sontina.
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. Manikata is situated 3½ km south of Is-Sontina.
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 4 km southeast of Is-Sontina.
St. Paul’s Bay
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. St. Paul’s Bay is situated 5 km southeast of Is-Sontina.
Is-Sontina
- Type: Agricultural land
- Category: agriculture
- Location: Mellieħa, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.97161° or 35° 58′ 18″ northLongitude
14.34631° or 14° 20′ 47″ eastOpen location code
8F7PX8CW+JGOpenStreetMap ID
way 1376759835OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=farmland
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Is-Sdieri and Foresta 2000 - Għadira.
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