Delimara Lighthouse, Malta Island

Name: Delimara Lighthouse
Address: Malta Island, Malta

#8 among attractions in Malta Island

Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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The Delimara Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the island of Malta. It is the second lighthouse to be built on the Delimara point near Marsaxlokk at the southern end of the island. The original lighthouse which was built in the mid 19th century still exists alongside the more modern rectangular tower which opened in 1990. This newer two storey building has observation windows, with roof mounted radar and aerials, and is used for coastal traffic control. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°49'19"N, 14°33'32"E

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Delimara Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort San Lucian, Fort Delimara, Wolseley Battery, Vendôme Tower.

1 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort San Lucian, Marsaxlokk
27 min walk • Fort San Lucian, also known as Saint Lucian Tower or simply Fort San Luċjan, stands as a bastion of history in the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk, Malta. This coastal fortification, constructed in 1610 by the Order of Saint John, was strategically placed...
~870 ftNW
Forts and castles
Fort Delimara, Marsaxlokk
5 min walk • Nestled on the rocky coast of Marsaxlokk, Fort Delimara stands as a sentinel guarding the southeastern tip of Malta. This imposing fortification, constructed between 1876 and 1888, is a remarkable example of British military architecture and the island's rich military...
0.9 miN
Forts and castles
Wolseley Battery, Malta Island
25 min walk • Wolseley Battery is an artillery battery in Delimara, Marsaxlokk, Malta. It was built by the British between 1897 and 1899, and is located close to Fort Tas-Silġ. Today, the battery still exists, but it is not accessible to the public.
1.3 miNW
Forts and castles
Vendôme Tower, Marsaxlokk
34 min walk • Vendôme Tower is a tour-reduit in Marsaxlokk, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the coasts of the Maltese Islands. It is the only surviving tour-reduit in Malta. Today, Vendôme Tower houses the headquarters of Marsaxlokk F.C.
1.1 miW
Harbor
Malta Freeport
28 min walk • Malta Freeport is an international port on the island of Malta with a trade volume of 3.06 million TEUs in 2015. Malta Freeport is one of busiest ports in Europe.
0.8 miN
35°49'58"N • 14°33'44"E
St Peter's Pool, Malta Island
20 min walk • Beach, Park, Outdoor activities