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Qala


Qala (or Il-Qala) is a village on Gozo Island, Malta, with a population of 1,609 people (Nov 2005). Nearby is Ħondoq ir-Rummien, a coastline with salt pans and caves popular with snorkellers.

Qala Main Roads

  • Triq il-Belveder (Belveder Road)
  • Triq il-Kunċizzjoni (Immacualte Conception Road)
  • Triq il-Qala (Qala Road)
  • Triq it-28 t'April 1688 (28th April 1688 Street)
  • Triq iż-Żewwieqa
  • Triq l-Imġarr (Mgarr Road)
  • Triq San Ġużepp (St Joseph Road)


  • External links
  • Official Local Council site
  • Parish site
  • Qala St. Joseph Football Club
  • Qala Parish Radio
  • Hondoq Bay


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    Hotels in Qala
    Osborne Hotel Score 7.325 from 224 reviews
    50 , South Street 7.33/10
    Set next to the ancient fortifications, Hotel Osborne has a central location, making it ideal for exploring Valletta. You will have great views from the rooftop swimming pool. You can walk to St. John’s Cavalier and St John’s Co-Cathedral in 5 minutes. The National Archaeological Museum is only 200 metres away. Rooms at Hotel Osborne come with air conditioning and LCD satellite TV. All have been refurbished. At the Osborne you will find a cosy bar and a buffet restaurant. A rich buffet of local and international cuisine is available at lunch and dinner and vegetarian meals are available on request. ... more
     
    The Mediterranea Hotel & Suites Score 6.55 from 13 reviews
    Bordino 6.55/10
    The Mediterranea Hotel and Suites, a 4-star property, is located at the top of a hill, offering a breathtaking view of the picturesque fishing harbour at St. Paul’s Bay. The Mediterranea has been restructured and refurbished in a rustic style which blends beautifully with the panorama of the fishing village. Your room is complete with Satellite TV and air conditioning. If you choose a studio or apartment you also have a fully equipped kitchenette and a comfortable living area. Start your day with a continental buffet or a cooked English breakfast. You can enjoy drinks and snacks at the bar throughout the day. ... more
     
    The George Score 0 from 0 reviews
    Paceville Avenue 0/10
    The George is a modern boutique hotel in the heart of St. Julians, just 200 metres from the bus station. It includes an indoor spa and a rooftop terrace. Guest rooms are ultra-modern. They each come with a 32" LCD TV, Wi-Fi access, and an iPod docking station. They also feature a large shower or bath and a minibar. At The George you have lots of common areas to relax in; all with large windows overlooking the courtyard. There is a lobby bar and a 24-hour food store. You will also find a small wellness area with a sauna, steam bath, and spa. The George is a short walk from the beautiful beaches at St. George's Bay and Spinola Bay. It has great public transport links to Valletta, 6 km away, and Malta International airport, 8 km away. ... more
     
    Ramla Bay Resort Score 7.725 from 52 reviews
    Marfa Bay 7.73/10
    On the most northern tip of Malta, the Ramla Bay Resort overlooks the islands of Comino and Gozo and offers a private beach, lush gardens and much, much more. Your room features a balcony, the majority of which have a fantastic sea view. The beautiful, landscaped gardens feature a number of spacious terraces where you can relax with a book. Ramla Bay Resort has both an outdoor and indoor swimming pool (open during the winter), and a fitness centre. The games room is complete with a pool table, table tennis and video games. There is a varied programme of entertainment throughout the summer. Why not treat yourself to a Jacuzzi, sauna, or massage at the spa? You can relax on the private beach or go on one of the boat trips, which depart from the private quay. Bicycles are available for hire at reception and the staff organise trekking excursions across the unspoilt countryside. There is even a scuba-diving school on site. You can enjoy delicious, Mediteranean dishes at the à la carte restaurant at lunch and dinner. Themed evenings are often organised at the stylish bar, which provides tasty snacks and drinks throughout the day. The resort has fully equipped conference facilities with a maximum capacity of 400. ... more
     
    Hotel Juliani Score 8.875 from 111 reviews
    Hotel Juliani 12 St George's Rd 8.88/10
    Malta's only Design Boutique hotel, the Juliani, offers an exclusive location, overlooking the picturesque bay of St Julian's, once a typical fishing village. Traditional colourful Maltese fishing boats are still bobbing up and down in the bay, which is centrally located and close to the heart of Malta's entertainment zone. Hotel Juliani in Malta is home to 44 deluxe rooms, elegantly furnished and featuring all modern conveniences, including free high-speed Internet access. A rooftop pool overlooking the open sea and 2 lounge bars offer relaxing moments. The Zest, where East meets West in both dining and décor, is the chic in-house restaurant. Enjoy continental and Asian cuisine in a contemporary ambiance. ... more
     
    More hotels in Qala

    The Three Cities - Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa 3.5 - 4 hours

    Visit the 3 cities of Malta Drive to the Grand Harbor Area where your first stop will be at the Gardjola Gardens. At Senglea you can enjoy the panoramic view that includes, from right to left, the docks, Marsa, Valletta, the entrance to the Grand Harbor and Fort St. Angelo.

    The sentry box placed on the tip of the bastion, il-gardjola, epitomizes the role of the fortifications around the harbor. On the sentry box there are sculptured in high relief various symbols of watchfulness, namely the eye, the ear, and the crane bird. The inscription in Latin assures the inhabitants of the Harbor area, to rest at ease, as the tower stands guard against any hostile force that may attempt to approach Maltese shores.

    Next, drive through Cospicua to the historical city of Vittoriosa where you will stop for a guided visit of the Parish church of St Lawrence, which is one of the earliest medieval parishes, and St Joseph's Chapel which served as a graveyard during the Greta Siege of 1565.

    The tour will then move on in to the heart of Vittoriosa, known as Il-Collachio. This was the area of the city reserved specifically for members of the Order of St John. Within the Collachio still stand the various early Auberges, set up by the Knights on their arrival in Malta following their expulsion from Rhodes.

    Your last stop will be a guided tour of the Maritime Museum with artifacts and history dating back from the Phoenician and Roman period.

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    Tarxien Prehistoric Temples and The Blue Grotto 8 hours

    Tarxien Prehistoric Temples, Malta Drive to the south of the island with the Tarxien Prehistoric Temples as the first stop.

    This unique group of temples, dating from 3150 to 2500 BC, are the most complex of all temples in Malta. They comprise four temple units linked by a square court and they were the last to be built on the Islands. Their skilful construction and the elaborate design and workmanship suggest that the temple builders had gained considerable expertise over the millennia since the first phase of megalithic construction.

    The temples are renowned for the detail of their carvings, which include stone idols, domestic animals carved in relief, altars and screens decorated with spiral designs and other patterns.

    Your next stop will take you to the fishing village of Marsascala where you will be treated to a lunch at a restaurant renowned for it's fresh fish dishes. Following lunch the coach and guide will escort us to Ghar Dalam which literally means "Cave of Darkness" - Ghar Dalam Cave is a highly important site as it was here that the earliest evidence of human settlement on Malta, some 7,400 years ago, was discovered.

    The history of the cave and of the Islands can be decoded from Ghar Dalam's stratigraphy. The lowermost layers, more than 500,000 years old, contained the fossil bones of dwarf elephants, hippopotami, micro-mammals and birds. Above the pebble layer that follows, is the so-called "deer" layer, dated to around 18,000 years ago. The top layer, dates to less than 10,000 years and holds evidence of the first humans on the Island.

    The last stop is at Wied Iz-Zurrieq a quaint fishing village nestled within high imposing cliffs. From here an optional boat trip (fare not included) can be taken to reveal the splendors of the impressive Blue Grotto - a cathedral in stone, with Nature as its architect, Blue Grotto is an immense cave adorned with deep blue waters inside after which it takes its name.

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    Maltese Dinner and Show in Mosta 4 hours

    Maltese Dinner and Show in Mosta This tour will immerse you in the traditional Maltese hospitality!

    You will be taken to the Ta' Maria Restaurant in Mosta, with attendants and waiters dressed in authentic period costumes. This restaurant specializes in traditional Maltese food and presents the participants with mouth watering selection of menus which for hundreds of years has been on the table of the typical Maltese family.

    Enjoy your meal in accompaniment of traditional Maltese folk music and dancing. Some of the dishes you may be feasting on include Fenek (Rabbit) , Bragioli, (stuffed beef olives) and Kusksu bil-ful (a delicious stew enriched with broad beans).

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