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.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Iż-Żurrieq, Malta · Europe
Żurrieq works well as a base: 5 minutes from Luqa, 2km from Blue Grotto, Malta.
Żurrieq is a town located in Iż-Żurrieq, Malta. With a population of 10,962, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Żurrieq 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 Żurrieq to your route.
Żurrieq (Maltese: Iż-Żurrieq [ɪzːʊˈrːɪːʔ]) is a town in the Western Region of Malta. It is one of the oldest towns in the country. Żurrieq is one of the 10 parishes to be documented in 1436 and is dedicated to Saint Catherine. The island of Filfla is administratively a part of the town. The town stretches from NigretRead more
to Ħal Far. In old times the town had a border with Żejtun. The village of Qrendi used to be part of the parish of Żurrieq until 1618 when it was made into its own parish.
The population of Żurrieq was 12,731 in July 2024. This included 6,561 males and 6,170 females; 11,647 Maltese nationals and 1,084 foreign nationals.
Żurrieq is part of District 5 and votes for the local council every five years. The council is made up of nine members, one of them is the mayor.
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Żurrieq is located in Iż-Żurrieq, Malta, Europe. The coordinates are 35.8296 latitude, 14.4759 longitude.
Żurrieq has a population of approximately 10,962 people, making it a town in Malta.
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natural wonder
Series of sea caverns on Malta's southern coast where sunlight creates a luminous phosphorescent blue glow on the water.
2 km · about 5 min drive
ancient ruins
UNESCO-listed prehistoric temples including Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra, among the oldest freestanding structures on Earth.
3 km · about 5 min drive
ancient ruins
UNESCO-listed megalithic temple complex from about 3600 BC on a ridge above Malta's south coast, with a visitor centre and car park.
3 km · about 5 min drive
ancient ruins
Prehistoric temple group aligned to solstice sunrises, sited on a slope above the sea a short walk downhill from Ħaġar Qim.
4 km · about 5 min drive
ancient ruins
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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Fishing village on Malta's southeast coast lined with painted luzzu boats, known for its Sunday fish market and waterfront restaurants.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
UNESCO-listed Baroque fortress city built by the Knights of St John, packed with more historic monuments per square metre than any other city.
8 km · about 15 min drive
cathedral
Baroque cathedral in Valletta built by the Knights of St John, housing Caravaggio's Beheading of Saint John the Baptist.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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