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Paola, Malta · Europe

About Paola

Paola works well as a base: 7km from Blue Grotto, Malta.

Paola is a town located in Paola, Malta. With a population of 8,706, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Paola 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 Paola to your route.

About Paola

The Jewish Cemetery (Maltese: Iċ-Ċimiterju tal-Lhud, Italian: Cimitero degli Israeliti) is a cemetery in Marsa, Malta. It was established in December 1879, and it was built to designs of the English architect Webster Paulson.

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What are the best things to do in Paola?

Paola 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 Paola located?

Paola is located in Paola, Malta, Europe. The coordinates are 35.8730 latitude, 14.4990 longitude.

What is the population of Paola?

Paola has a population of approximately 8,706 people, making it a town in Malta.

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Quick Information

Population
8,706
Continent
Europe
Country
Malta
Region
Paola
Timezone
Europe/Malta
Coordinates
35.8730, 14.4990

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malta

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

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

1 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

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.

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

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

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.

7 km · about 15 min drive

ancient ruins

Megalithic Temples of Malta

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

7 km · about 15 min drive

Driving roads near Paola

  • 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 Paola.

Marsa

🇲🇹 Malta

1 km awayPop. 5,454

Fgura

🇲🇹 Malta

1 km awayPop. 12,877

Santa Luċija

🇲🇹 Malta

1 km awayPop. 2,954

Tarxien

🇲🇹 Malta

2 km awayPop. 8,627

Luqa

🇲🇹 Malta

2 km awayPop. 6,162

Ħamrun

🇲🇹 Malta

2 km awayPop. 9,743

Senglea

🇲🇹 Malta

2 km awayPop. 2,720

Pietà

🇲🇹 Malta

2 km awayPop. 4,892

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