Magħtab, Buġibba

Name: Magħtab
Address: Buġibba, Malta

#22 among attractions in Buġibba

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Magħtab is a Maltese village within the local council of Naxxar. Magħtab is mostly known for Malta's largest landfill. Since Malta joined the E.U in 2004, the landfill has been closed. Rehabilitation of the closed landfill is in progress. The Il-Widna acoustic mirror is located 1,410 metres. The hill of Ġebel San Pietru is also located within the confines of Magħtab. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°56'42"N, 14°26'24"E

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Magħtab – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Malta National Aquarium, Malta Classic Car Museum, Victoria Lines, Buġibba Temple.

1.3 miNW
Park, Zoo, Aquarium
Malta National Aquarium, Buġibba
34 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.
1.3 miNW
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Malta Classic Car Museum, Buġibba
33 min walk • The Malta Classic Car Museum is a museum on the island state of Malta.
1.2 miSE
Memorial
Victoria Lines, Għargħur
31 min walk • The Victoria Lines, originally known as the North West Front, are a line of fortifications that spans 12 kilometres along the width of Malta, dividing the north of the island from the more heavily populated south.
1.4 miNW
Temple
Buġibba Temple, Buġibba
36 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.
0.8 miW
Forts and castles
Ximenes Redoubt, Buġibba
21 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.
0.9 miW
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 miE
Forts and castles
Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Redoubt, Buġibba
25 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.
1.3 miNW
Tower
Qawra Tower, Buġibba
34 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.
1.2 miW
Valley
Wied il-Għasel, Buġibba
30 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.
0.7 miNW
Historical place, View point, Tower
Għallis Tower, Naxxar
17 min walk • 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.
0.8 miE
Tower
Saint Mark's Tower, Buġibba
20 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Magħtab?

Nearby attractions include Għallis Battery, Buġibba (12 min walk), Għallis Tower, Naxxar (17 min walk), Saint Mark's Tower, Buġibba (20 min walk), Ximenes Redoubt, Buġibba (21 min walk).

How to get to Magħtab by public transport?

The nearest stations to Magħtab:

Bus

Maghtab • Lines: 212, 222, 225, N11 (14 min walk)
Magħtab - Mejjieli • Lines: 49 (17 min walk)