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Gżira

Il-Gżira, Malta · Europe

About Gżira

Gżira works well as a base: 3km from Fort St Angelo.

Gżira is a town located in Il-Gżira, Malta. With a population of 11,669, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gżira sits in Malta, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Malta time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gżira to your route.

About Gżira

Gżira (Maltese: Il-Gżira) is a town in the Eastern Region of Malta. It is located between Msida and Sliema, also bordering on Ta' Xbiex. It has a population of 12,504 according to NSO 2024 figures. The word Gżira means "island" in Maltese, and the town is named after Manoel Island which lies to the east of Gżira,

Read more between the Sliema peninsula and Valletta. The seafront of Gżira has views of the walled city of Valletta, which is illuminated at night, forming a backdrop to Manoel Island, the yacht marina and a seafront public garden. The hamlet of Kappara is located close to Gżira. The Orpheum Theatre is located in Gżira.

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Gżira offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Gżira located?

Gżira is located in Il-Gżira, Malta, Europe. The coordinates are 35.9058 latitude, 14.4881 longitude.

What is the population of Gżira?

Gżira has a population of approximately 11,669 people, making it a town in Malta.

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Quick Information

Population
11,669
Continent
Europe
Country
Malta
Region
Il-Gżira
Timezone
Europe/Malta
Coordinates
35.9058, 14.4881

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malta

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Gżira

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

St John's Co-Cathedral

Baroque cathedral in Valletta built by the Knights of St John, housing Caravaggio's Beheading of Saint John the Baptist.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Valletta

UNESCO-listed Baroque fortress city built by the Knights of St John, packed with more historic monuments per square metre than any other city.

3 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Upper Barrakka Gardens

Terraced garden on Valletta's bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour and Three Cities, with a daily saluting battery firing.

3 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Fort St Angelo

Bastioned fort at the tip of Birgu commanding the Grand Harbour, central to the 1565 Great Siege and now a museum site.

3 km · about 5 min drive

ancient ruins

Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum

The world's only known prehistoric underground temple: three levels of chambers carved into living rock around 3300-3000 BC, with red-ochre spirals still on the ceilings. Only 80 visitors a day are admitted; book weeks ahead.

4 km · about 10 min drive

cathedral

Rotunda of Mosta

Parish church with one of the world's largest unsupported domes (37 m), modelled on the Pantheon and built by villagers between 1833 and 1860. In 1942 a Luftwaffe bomb pierced the dome during Mass and failed to explode: a replica sits in the sacristy.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Mdina

Malta's ancient walled capital known as the 'Silent City', with narrow medieval streets and sweeping views over the island.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Marsaxlokk

Fishing village on Malta's southeast coast lined with painted luzzu boats, known for its Sunday fish market and waterfront restaurants.

9 km · about 15 min drive

Driving roads near Gżira

  • Right hereUpper Barrakka GardensTerraced garden on Valletta's bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour and Three Cities, with a daily saluting battery firing.
  • Right hereDingli CliffsMalta's highest sea cliffs on the island's west coast, with a clifftop road, chapel and open views towards the islet of Filfla.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gżira.

Ta’ Xbiex

🇲🇹 Malta

1 km awayPop. 2,012

San Ġwann

🇲🇹 Malta

1 km awayPop. 14,720

San Ġiljan

🇲🇹 Malta

1 km awayPop. 13,792

Sliema

🇲🇹 Malta

1 km awayPop. 22,591

Pietà

🇲🇹 Malta

2 km awayPop. 4,892

Imsida

🇲🇹 Malta

2 km awayPop. 13,713

Swieqi

🇲🇹 Malta

2 km awayPop. 14,452

Floriana

🇲🇹 Malta

2 km awayPop. 2,032

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