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Għajn Tuffieħa Tower, Mellieħa

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Għajn Tuffieħa Tower, Mellieħa

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Alternative names: Built: 1637 (387 years ago)Elevation: 36 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°55'51"N, 14°20'36"E
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Mellieħa Malta

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Għajn Tuffieħa Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths, Lippija Tower, Zammitello Palace, Lascaris towers.

  • ghajn tuffieha roman baths manikata0.8 miE
    Museum

    Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths, Manikata

    22 min walk • The Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths were discovered in 1929 during government works to cap a fresh water spring in the area. This spring, or a similar one, might explain why the baths, which needed a constant flow of large amounts of water, were built in Għajn Tuffieħa.

  • lippija tower manikata0.6 miSE
    Tower

    Lippija Tower, Manikata

    16 min walk • Lippija Tower, also known as Ġnejna Tower, is a small watchtower in Ġnejna Bay, limits of Mġarr, Malta. It was completed in 1637 as the first of the Lascaris towers. Today, the tower is in good condition.

  • zammitello palace manikata1.1 miSE
    Palace

    Zammitello Palace, Manikata

    30 min walk • The Zamittello Palace, also known as Castello Zamittello or Zamittello Tower, is a 19th-century Victorian countryside folly on the outskirts of Mġarr, Malta, on the road leading to Ġnejna.

  • lascaris towers manikata0.6 miS
    Tower

    Lascaris towers, Manikata

    16 min walk • The Lascaris Towers are a series of mostly small coastal watchtowers built in Malta by the Order of Saint John between 1637 and 1652. The first seven towers were built around the coast of mainland Malta between 1637 and 1638. Between 1647 and 1652, a large tower was also built on mainland Malta, and two smaller ones were built on Gozo.

  • majjistral park location map
    1.1 miN
    National park

    Majjistral Park

    28 min walk • The Majjistral Nature and History Park is a nature reserve in Mellieha, Malta. The geographic area includes the coastal area in Golden Bay to Il-Prajjet and Ix- Xagħra l-Ħamra.

  • goldenbay horse riding malta island0.4 miE
    35°55'58"N • 14°20'59"E

    GoldenBay Horse Riding, Malta Island

    10 min walk • Horseback riding tours, Outdoor activities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Għajn Tuffieħa Tower?

Nearby attractions include GoldenBay Horse Riding, Malta Island (10 min walk), Lascaris towers, Manikata (16 min walk), Lippija Tower, Manikata (16 min walk), Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths, Manikata (22 min walk).

How to get to Għajn Tuffieħa Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Għajn Tuffieħa Tower:

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  • Għajn Tuffieħa - Riviera • Lines: 101, 223, 225, 44 (8 min walk)
  • Għajn Tuffieħa - Mixquqa • Lines: 101, 44 (17 min walk)

Where to next? Visit tramuntana Tramuntana region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Malta.

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