Għar Qawqla, Marsalforn

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Għar Qawqla is a limestone formation located off Marsalforn on the island of Gozo in Malta. It was formerly a natural arch connected to the mainland, but the span collapsed at some point during the 20th century. It has been speculated that the name Marsalforn might be partially derived from forna, referring to the natural sea caves of the area, of which Għar Qawqla was one of the best-known. The formations stands about 7.9 meters off the shore. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°4'25"N, 14°15'45"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Ġgantija, Arkadia Gozo, Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary, Ramla Redoubt.

1.9 miS
, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Ġgantija, Xaghra
48 min walk • Ġgantija is a megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic on the Mediterranean island of Gozo in Malta. The Ġgantija temples are the earliest of the Megalithic Temples of Malta and are older than the pyramids of Egypt.
2.3 miSW
36°2'37"N • 14°14'47"E
Arkadia Gozo, Victoria
58 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.5 miW
Church, Baroque architecture
Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary, Għasri
39 min walk • The Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven is a Roman Catholic parish church in Żebbuġ, Gozo, Malta, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. The present building was built between 1690 and 1726 on the site of an earlier church, and it was enlarged between 1938 and 1942.
1.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Ramla Redoubt, Gozo
38 min walk • Ramla Redoubt, also known as Vendôme Redoubt, was a redoubt in Ramla Bay, limits of Xagħra on the island of Gozo, 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.
2.3 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Gran Castello Historic House, Victoria
58 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Victoria, on the idyllic island of Malta, lies the Gran Castello Historic House, a museum that offers a journey into the rich tapestry of local history and culture. This venerable building, a testament to the island's...
1.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Ninu's Cave, Xaghra
40 min walk • Ninu's Cave is a cave in the village of Xagħra, Gozo, Malta. Ninu's Cave was discovered by local resident Joseph Rapa in 1888 while digging a well under a private house. Ninu's Cave is not far from another underground feature, Xerri's Grotto. The cave is formed in upper coralline limestone.
1.4 miSE
Body of water, Beach, Park
Ramla Left Battery, Xaghra
36 min walk • Ramla Left Battery, also known as Belancourt Battery or Xagħra Battery, was an artillery battery in Ramla Bay, limits of Xagħra on the island of Gozo, Malta.
1.6 miS
Natural attraction, Park, Cave
Xerri's Grotto, Xaghra
40 min walk • Xerri's Grotto is a cave in the village of Xagħra, Gozo, Malta. It was discovered by local resident Anthony Xerri in 1923 or 1924 while digging a well under a private house. Xerri's Grotto is not far from another underground feature, Ninu's Cave. The grotto is larger than Ninu's Cave.
1.6 miS
Church, Baroque architecture
Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady, Xaghra
42 min walk • The Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady is a Roman Catholic parish church in Xagħra, Gozo, Malta, dedicated to the Nativity of Mary. The present building was constructed between 1815 and 1855, on the site of a smaller church which had been built in the 17th century. The dome was added in 1892.
2.4 miSW
Church, Eco tours, Kayaking
Church of St James, Victoria
61 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Victoria, the capital city of Gozo, Malta, the Church of St James is a testament to the island's rich religious heritage. This modest yet charming church, often overlooked by the casual visitor, holds a significant place in the lives of the...
1.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Ramla Right Battery, Gozo
40 min walk • Ramla Right Battery, also known as Gironda Battery or Nadur Battery, was an artillery battery in Ramla Bay, limits of Nadur on the island of Gozo, Malta.