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Kirkop

Kirkop, Malta · Europe

About Kirkop

Kirkop works well as a base: 4km from Blue Grotto, Malta.

Kirkop is a town located in Kirkop, Malta. With a population of 2,397, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kirkop 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 Kirkop to your route.

About Kirkop

Kirkop (Maltese: Ħal Kirkop) is a village in the Western Region of Malta. Located near the Malta International Airport, it has been inhabited since pre-history. The parish church is dedicated to Saint Leonard. The football team of the village is Kirkop United.

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Where is Kirkop located?

Kirkop is located in Kirkop, Malta, Europe. The coordinates are 35.8423 latitude, 14.4856 longitude.

What is the population of Kirkop?

Kirkop has a population of approximately 2,397 people, making it a town in Malta.

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Quick Information

Population
2,397
Continent
Europe
Country
Malta
Region
Kirkop
Timezone
Europe/Malta
Coordinates
35.8423, 14.4856

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malta

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

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Blue Grotto, Malta

Series of sea caverns on Malta's southern coast where sunlight creates a luminous phosphorescent blue glow on the water.

4 km · about 5 min drive

ancient ruins

Megalithic Temples of Malta

UNESCO-listed prehistoric temples including Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra, among the oldest freestanding structures on Earth.

4 km · about 10 min drive

ancient ruins

Ħaġar Qim

UNESCO-listed megalithic temple complex from about 3600 BC on a ridge above Malta's south coast, with a visitor centre and car park.

4 km · about 10 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 5 min drive

ancient ruins

Mnajdra

Prehistoric temple group aligned to solstice sunrises, sited on a slope above the sea a short walk downhill from Ħaġar Qim.

5 km · about 10 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.

5 km · about 10 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.

6 km · about 10 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.

6 km · about 10 min drive

Driving roads near Kirkop

  • 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.

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