Biskra
in Il-Mellieħa, Malta

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.966 and 14.347 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 57' 58" and E 14° 20' 48"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Maltese, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:07 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Malta
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:21 am and 7:40 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.733 and -176.350 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Matarakau
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Malta in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Malta.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Malta. Last Update: 2024-04-20 08:25:34

Delve into Biskra

Biskra in Il-Mellieħa is located in Malta a little north-west of Valletta, the country's capital town.

Current time in Biskra is now 12:07 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / Malta with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Biskra, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Malta is Luqa Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Malta is Megalithic Temples of Malta in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), North-West. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Mellieha, Imgarr, San Pawl il-Bahar, Ghajnsielem and Nadur. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

15°C (59 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

16°C (61 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Overcast clouds, strong breeze.

Tuesday, 23rd of April 2024

15°C (60 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Scattered clouds, high wind, near gale.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Malta Golden Sands

Address
2,2 mi
Golden Sands Bay
MLH5510 Mellieha
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Bella Vista Hotel

Address
3,5 mi
Dawret II
SPB 1908 Qawra, San Pawl Il-Bahar
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa Malta

Address
1,0 mi
George Borg Oliver Street
MLH1021 Malta
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Pergola Hotel & Spa

Address
1,0 mi
Adenau Street
MLH2014 Malta
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Solana Hotel & Spa

Address
1,1 mi
Gorg Borg Olivier Street
1025 Mellieha
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The All Inclusive Riviera Resort and Spa

Address
1,3 mi
Marfa L/o Mellieha
MLH 9069 Malta
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Ramla Bay Resort

Address
1,4 mi
Marfa l/o Mellieha
MLH 7100 Malta
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Paradise Bay Resort

Address
1,6 mi
Cirkewwa Paradise Bay
MLH9068 Cirkewwa, IL-MELLIEHA
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Qawra Palace Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
Qawra Coast Road
SPB1900 Qawra
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Club Salina Wharf

Address
3,5 mi
Triq Il-Majjiera 1
SPB 1841 Qawra, San Pawl Il-Bahar
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Malta for alle aldre

Published: September 22, 2014
Length: 35:59 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: FolkeFerie. dk

Mellieha Holiday Centre ligger midt i naturskønne omgivelser kun 300 m fra Malta bedste sandstrand - Mellieha Bay.


Feriehusene på Mellieha Holiday Centre

Published: September 22, 2014
Length: 29:12 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: FolkeFerie. dk


Popeye Village near Mellieha, Malta

Published: October 31, 2014
Length: 22:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michal Bella

the village is located in Anchor Bay, two miles from Mellieha in Malta - if you like this video..feel free to like, comment or share :-)


db Seabank Resort and Spa - Mellieha, Malta

Published: February 25, 2015
Length: 43:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Malta Direct

The Seabank Hotel is situated on an enviable location directly in front of the sandy beach and sparkling blue waters of Mellieha Bay. Guest rooms boast views of the bay, the pool or the rolling...


Mellieha Holiday Centre på Malta

Published: September 22, 2014
Length: 19:48 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: FolkeFerie. dk

Tag på en magisk rejse til Mellieha Holiday Centre på middelhavsøen Malta.


Mellieha Holiday Centre - det bedste feriested på Malta

Published: February 17, 2012
Length: 06:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FolkeFerie. dk

Flemming Jensen, hoteldirektør og Christian Botved, fhv. rejseleder hos FolkeFerie.dk, giver deres bud på, hvorfor Mellieha Holiday Centre på Malta er så populært.


Poolområde for de voksne på Mellieha Holiday Centre

Published: September 22, 2014
Length: 43:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: FolkeFerie. dk


Popeye Village - Malta - El mundo a la vuelta

Published: July 31, 2013
Length: 56:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: elmundoalavuelta

Un día en el el poblado de Popeye Village Malta con Olivia, Popeye, Brutus y demás amigos: www.elmundoalavuelta.com/popeye-village-malta.


Riu Seabank Hotel Malta Mellieha

Published: December 12, 2007
Length: 00:03 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: filmfonix

Here you find a short video about the Riu Seabank Hotel in Mellieha Malta.


Restauranten på Mellieha Holiday Centre

Published: September 22, 2014
Length: 40:54 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: FolkeFerie. dk

Restauranten The Great Dane på Mellieha Holiday Centre på Malta skal opleves.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Għajn Tuffieħa Tower

Ghajn Tuffieha Tower is a fortification that stands on the cliffs overlooking the shore at Ghajn Tuffieha Bay on the north west coast of Malta. It is one of five Lascaris towers that Grand Master Giovanni Paolo Lascaris of the Knights of Malta ordered be built. A watchtower, it was originally armed with a half pounder gun and garrisoned by four men. The tower was renovated in early 2000 with the support of the Director of Public Projects and the philanthropic organisation Din l-Art Helwa.

Located at 35.9309, 14.3433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lascaris towers

Għajn Tuffieħa

Għajn Tuffieħa forms part of the Manikata village in Malta which is part of the Mellieħa Local Council. Close to Għajn Tuffieħa three bays are located with popular beaches among tourists. The beach are separated by natural rock formations and therefore each have their own characteristics.

Located at 35.9322, 14.3472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Malta

Ċirkewwa

Ċirkewwa is a harbour situated on a point at the northernmost part of Malta. It is the site of the Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal, where regular car ferries operate to the port of Mġarr on Gozo. In the summer, boat trips to Comino also operate, as well as organised diving excursions. As Ċirkewwa is a point on the northernmost end of the island, and not a town, there is no infrastructure besides the terminal.

Located at 35.9878, 14.3286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Malta, Underwater diving sites in Malta

Popeye Village

Popeye Village, also known as Sweethaven Village, is a group of rustic and ramshackle wooden buildings located at Anchor Bay in the north-west corner of the Mediterranean island of Malta, two miles from the village of Mellieħa. It was built as a film set for the production of the 1980 live-action musical feature film Popeye, produced by Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions and starring Robin Williams.

Located at 35.9608, 14.3413 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Malta, Popeye, Visitor attractions in Malta, Towns in Malta

St. Agatha's Tower

St. Agatha's Tower in Malta is similar in style to the Wignacourt towers, though it was completed in 1649 during the Grand Mastership of Giovanni Paolo Lascaris to a design by Antonio Garsin. It is also known as the Red Tower due to the colour it is painted.

Located at 35.9747, 14.3425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lascaris towers, Buildings and structures completed in 1649

Manikata

Manikata is a small village in the limits of Mellieħa in the northwestern part of Malta. It oversees the farming areas in the valley between il-Ballut and il-Manikata. Population 539, Families 40. Geographical coordinates are 35° 56' 24" North, 14° 21' 12" East.

Located at 35.9333, 14.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Malta

Armier Bay

Armier Bay, is situated in the locality of Mellieħa, Malta. The Armier Bay consists of two beaches, the biggest beach is known as Armier and the other one as Little Armier. The sea of this bay is a crystal blue, like the sea of Blue Lagoon. This is because it is situated exactly in the opposite direction of Comino, like Ħondoq ir-Rummien in Gozo, and so makes it the most crystal blue sea around the island of Malta.

Located at 35.9917, 14.3583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bodies of water of Malta, Bays of Malta

Faros beach

Faros beach, is situated in the locality of Larnaca, Cyprus, specifically in the village of Pervolia. The beach is sandy with a very wild and resistant to the sun vegetation around the beach . The sea of this bay is a crystal blue and with significant fish life. The beach attracts a significant amount of tourists due to its accessibility from Larnaca International Airport. At the beach there are a number of water sports, cantines and a small volley beach court.

Located at 35.9917, 14.3583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beaches of Cyprus, Tourism in Cyprus

Districts of the same city

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Other districts

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Il Biskra, Biskra