Għallis Tower, Naxxar

Name: Għallis Tower
Address: Ras il-Għallis, Naxxar, Malta

#4 among attractions in Naxxar

Historical place, View point, Tower

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Facts and practical information

Għallis Tower, originally known as Torre delle Saline, is a small watchtower in Salina, limits of Naxxar, Malta. It was completed in 1658 as the second of the De Redin towers. Today, the tower is in good condition. ()

Local name: Torri tal-Għallis Built: 1658 (366 years ago)Coordinates: 35°57'12"N, 14°26'4"E

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Ras il-GħallisNaxxar Malta

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Day trips

Għallis Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Malta National Aquarium, Malta Classic Car Museum, Buġibba Temple, Ximenes Redoubt.

0.7 miNW
Park, Zoo, Aquarium
Malta National Aquarium, Buġibba
19 min walk • The Malta National Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the Maltese Islands. It is located in Qawra, in the northern part of the island of Malta, and it hosts more than 175 different species of various animals, including fish, mollusca, reptiles and insects.
0.8 miW
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Malta Classic Car Museum, Buġibba
20 min walk • The Malta Classic Car Museum is a museum on the island state of Malta.
0.9 miW
Temple
Buġibba Temple, Buġibba
24 min walk • Buġibba Temple is a megalithic temple on the border of Buġibba and Qawra towns, limits of St. Paul's Bay, Malta. A hotel was built on the grounds of the temple.
0.6 miSW
Forts and castles
Ximenes Redoubt, Buġibba
16 min walk • Ximenes Redoubt is a redoubt in Salina Bay, Naxxar, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715-1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands, and it was originally called Salina Right Redoubt.
0.8 miSW
Catacombs
Salina Catacombs, Buġibba
22 min walk • The Salina Catacombs are a cluster of small catacombs located near the Church of the Annunciation in Salina, Naxxar, in Malta. Although small when compared to the catacombs of St. Paul and St.
1.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Redoubt, Buġibba
39 min walk • Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Redoubt is a redoubt in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, limits of Naxxar, Malta. It was built in 1715–1716 by the Order of Saint John as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands. Today, the redoubt still exists and is in relatively good condition.
0.7 miNW
Tower
Qawra Tower, Buġibba
18 min walk • Qawra Tower, also known as Qawra Point Tower or Fra Ben Tower, is a small watchtower in Qawra, limits of St. Paul's Bay, Malta. It was completed in 1638 as the fourth of the Lascaris towers. An artillery battery was built around the tower in 1715. Today, the tower and battery are a restaurant.
1.1 miSW
Valley
Wied il-Għasel, Buġibba
28 min walk • Wied il-Għasel is a valley in Mosta, Malta. Several caves are located within the valley, one of which is occupied by the Chapel of St Paul the Hermit. The Maltese Victoria lines also go through the valley. Multiple walking paths and vistas are also accessible.
1.2 miSE
Tower
Saint Mark's Tower, Buġibba
30 min walk • Saint Mark's Tower, originally known as Torre del Cortin and also known as Qalet Marku Tower, is a small watchtower in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, limits of Naxxar, Malta. It was completed in 1658 as the third of the De Redin towers. Today, the tower is in good condition.
0.7 miE
Forts and castles
Għallis Battery, Buġibba
18 min walk • Għallis Battery, also known as Pondéves Battery, was an artillery battery in Magħtab, limits of Naxxar, Malta. It was built in 1715–1716 by the Order of Saint John as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands. The battery has been largely destroyed, but some remains can still be seen.
1.4 miSW
Temple
Tal-Qadi Temple, Buġibba
36 min walk • Tal-Qadi Temple is a megalithic temple in Salina, limits of Naxxar, Malta. It is in a very bad state of preservation, with only the temple's general outline still visible.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Għallis Tower?

Nearby attractions include Ximenes Redoubt, Buġibba (16 min walk), Magħtab, Buġibba (17 min walk), Qawra Tower, Buġibba (18 min walk), Għallis Battery, Buġibba (18 min walk).

How to get to Għallis Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Għallis Tower:

Bus

Salini • Lines: 212, 222, 225, N11, Td11, X1 (13 min walk)
II-Qawra - Salini • Lines: 212, 222, 225, N11, Td11, X1 (13 min walk)