Għar Dalam, Cottonera

Name: Għar Dalam
Address: Triq Ghar Dalam, Cottonera, BBG 9015, Malta
Telephone: +356 2165 7419

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Facts and practical information

Għar Dalam is a 144 metre long phreatic tube and cave, or cul-de-sac, located in the outskirts of Birżebbuġa, Malta. The cave contains the bone remains of animals that were stranded and subsequently became extinct in Malta at the end of the Last Glacial Maximum. It has lent its name to the Għar Dalam phase in Maltese prehistory, and is viewed as one of Malta's most important national monuments. Pottery similar to that found in Stentinello was found at Għar Dalam, but lacking details such as stamp decorations. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°50'10"N, 14°31'39"E

Address

Triq Ghar DalamCottonera BBG 9015 Malta

Contact

+356 2165 7419

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Day trips

Għar Dalam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort San Lucian, Parish Church of Our Lady of Pompei, Saint George Redoubt, St. Catherine's Old Church.

1 miSE
Forts and castles
Fort San Lucian, Marsaxlokk
25 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...
1 miNE
Church
Parish Church of Our Lady of Pompei, Marsaxlokk
27 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Pompei is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the fishing village of Marsaxlokk in Malta.
~1980 ftSE
Church, Forts and castles
Saint George Redoubt, Malta Island
10 min walk • Saint George Redoubt is a redoubt in Birżebbuġa, Malta. It was built in 1714–1716 by the Order of Saint John as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands, and it got its name from a chapel dedicated to St.
1.3 miNE
Church
St. Catherine's Old Church, Żejtun
34 min walk • St. Catherine's Old Church, also known as St. Gregory's Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Żejtun. The church and its complex sit towards the outskirts of the town, commanding views over Marsascala Bay, St. Thomas' Bay and Marsaxlokk harbour.
1.4 miNE
Temple
Ħal Ġinwi temple, Marsaxlokk
36 min walk • The Ħal Ġinwi temple was a prehistoric megalithic temple site located southeast of Żejtun, Malta dating back to the Ġgantija phase.
~1940 ftSE
Church
St George's Chapel, Malta Island
10 min walk • St George's Chapel or the Church of St George the Martyr, is a small Roman Catholic church located in the village of Birżebbuġa, Malta.
~560 ftW
Archaeological site
Ta' Kaċċatura, Birżebbuġa
3 min walk • Ta' Kaċċatura is an archaeological complex in the outskirts of Birżebbuġa, in southern Malta. The complex includes a rustic Roman villa and a number of underground cisterns. The rustic villa confirms the presence of a thriving olive oil industry in this part of the Maltese islands.
~1940 ftSE
Forts and castles
Pinto Battery, Marsaxlokk
10 min walk • Pinto Battery, also known as Għżira Battery or Kechakara Battery, is a former artillery battery in Birżebbuġa, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John between 1715 and 1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the coasts of the Maltese Islands.
~1800 ftS
Archaeological site
Borġ in-Nadur, Malta Island
9 min walk • Borġ in-Nadur is an archaeological site located in open fields overlooking St George's Bay, near Birżebbuġa, Malta. It is occupied by a Tarxien phase megalithic temple as well as the remains of a Bronze Age village which includes the earliest fortification in Malta.
1.2 miN
Renaissance architecture
Ædes Danielis, Żejtun
32 min walk • Ædes Danielis, sometimes known as Palazzo Gregorio Bonici, is a late 17th century renaissance building with a private garden in Żejtun, Malta. It is a historic private property built by Gregorio Bonici as his secondary residence, and is now owned by the descendants of the Bonici and Testaferrata families.
0.9 miE
Forts and castles
Vendôme Tower, Marsaxlokk
24 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Għar Dalam open?

Għar Dalam is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Għar Dalam?

Nearby attractions include Ta' Kaċċatura, Birżebbuġa (3 min walk), Borġ in-Nadur, Malta Island (9 min walk), St George's Chapel, Malta Island (10 min walk), Pinto Battery, Marsaxlokk (10 min walk).