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Pembroke

Pembroke, Malta · Europe

About Pembroke

Pembroke works well as a base: 5 minutes from Naxxar, 6km from Fort St Angelo.

Pembroke is a town located in Pembroke, Malta. With a population of 3,842, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pembroke 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 Pembroke to your route.

About Pembroke

Pembroke is a town in the Eastern Region of Malta, and it is considered to be the country's newest locality. To the east is Paceville, the nightlife district of Malta. The coastal town and tourist hub of St. Julian's lies to the southeast, and the residential area of Swieqi lies to the south. The hilltop village of

Read more Madliena is to its west, and Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq lies to the northwest. Pembroke covers an area of 2.3 km2 (0.89 sq mi). The area hugs a coastal zone with a rocky beach. The highest point lies at 64 meters (210 feet) above sea level (at Suffolk Road, exit to St. Andrew's Rd). Pembroke was formerly a British military base from the 1850s to 1979. Pembroke is named after Robert Henry Herbert, the 12th Earl of Pembroke, and was authorised by Sidney Herbert, younger half-brother of Robert and the Secretary of State for War in 1859. Pembroke was formerly part of St. Julian's. Pembroke officially became a town by virtue of the Local Councils Act (1993). This act recognised Pembroke as one of the 68 localities in Malta, with its own local council.

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Pembroke 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 Pembroke located?

Pembroke is located in Pembroke, Malta, Europe. The coordinates are 35.9302 latitude, 14.4779 longitude.

What is the population of Pembroke?

Pembroke has a population of approximately 3,842 people, making it a town in Malta.

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Quick Information

Population
3,842
Continent
Europe
Country
Malta
Region
Pembroke
Timezone
Europe/Malta
Coordinates
35.9302, 14.4779

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malta

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

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

5 km · about 10 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.

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.

5 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.

5 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

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.

7 km · about 15 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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Pembroke

  • 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 Pembroke.

Swieqi

🇲🇹 Malta

1 km awayPop. 14,452

San Ġiljan

🇲🇹 Malta

2 km awayPop. 13,792

Hal Gharghur

🇲🇹 Malta

3 km awayPop. 2,857

San Ġwann

🇲🇹 Malta

3 km awayPop. 14,720

Gżira

🇲🇹 Malta

3 km awayPop. 11,669

Sliema

🇲🇹 Malta

3 km awayPop. 22,591

Naxxar

🇲🇹 Malta

4 km awayPop. 14,890

L-Iklin

🇲🇹 Malta

4 km awayPop. 3,422

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