Naxxar Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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St. Paul's Bay Essentials

This selection highlights the historical and recreational sites around Naxxar and the northern coastline. It features the 20th-century Palazzo Parisio and its baroque gardens, alongside the Victoria Lines, a 12-kilometre British fortification system. Ancient history is represented by the megalithic Tal-Qadi Temple. Family-oriented attractions include the Mediterraneo Marine Park, Splash and Fun water park, and Bird Park Malta. The Top of the World viewpoint offers expansive views over the Għargħur valley and the Mediterranean.

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Editor's Choice: Naxxar

Naxxar features a diverse range of historical sites, from the 20th-century opulence of Palazzo Parisio with its baroque architecture and manicured gardens to the 19th-century Victoria Lines fortifications spanning the Great Fault. The area is also notable for its megalithic remains, including the Tal-Qadi Temple and multiple Bronze Age dolmens at Wied Filep and Ta’ Hammud, which offer insight into Malta's prehistoric heritage.

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Historical Sites of Naxxar

Naxxar’s historical landscape spans from prehistoric megaliths to 20th-century opulence. The Palazzo Parisio showcases grand Baroque architecture and manicured gardens, while the 12-kilometre Victoria Lines offer insight into 19th-century British military fortifications. The area is also rich in ancient history, evidenced by the Tal-Qadi Temple ruins and several Bronze Age dolmens, including the Wied Filep and Ta’ Hammud sites, which provide a glimpse into Malta's earliest inhabitants.

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Religious Heritage of Naxxar

Naxxar’s religious landscape is centered around the 17th-century Parish Church of Our Lady of Victory and a network of historic wayside chapels. The collection features the unique cave sanctuary of St. Paul the Hermit hidden in Wied il-Għasel and the San Pawl tat-Targa chapel, positioned near ancient cart ruts and the Victoria Lines. These sites demonstrate traditional Maltese Baroque architecture and local stone craftsmanship, marking centuries of communal devotion in one of Malta's oldest parishes.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair

15° (feels like 10°) · extremes 11°–17°
13° at night
11 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair

14° (feels like 9°) · extremes 10°–16°
13° at night
9 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Fair

15° (feels like 10°) · extremes 11°–16°
13° at night
8 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 13°–18°
15° at night
6 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 15°–22°
17° at night
3 rainy days
23 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

23° · extremes 18°–27°
21° at night
2 rainy days
25 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 22°–29°
24° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 23°–29°
25° at night
3 rainy days
28 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

25° · extremes 22°–28°
24° at night
8 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 19°–25°
21° at night
10 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good

20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 15°–22°
18° at night
12 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Fair

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 12°–19°
15° at night
12 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type G
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English, Maltese
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +356

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Featured Lists

St. Paul's Bay Essentials

Editor's Choice: Naxxar

Historical Sites of Naxxar

Religious Heritage of Naxxar

Naxxar — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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