Qawra

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Qawra
Official name: Il-Qawra
Inhabitants' name: Qawri (m); Qawrija (f); Qawrin (pl)
Latitude: 35°57 '15" N
Longitude: 14°25 '12" E
Suburb of: St. Paul's Bay
Patron saint: Francis of Assisi
Qawra seafront
Qawra seafront
Qawra seafront
Qawra seafront

Qawra pronuciation

In Maltese the Q at the start of a word is silent and Qawra is pronounces as Our ra

Qawra extends southwards from Bugibba and links up to Salina Bay. Qawra is close to Buġibba and forming part of St. Paul's Bay, Qawra is popular among tourists and is home to a great many hotels and restaurants. Although there is no beach, many swim and bathe off the rocks, which provide ample space for sun bathing.It is lovley for a nice walk by the sea by night.

Qawra is also the site of one of the many towers built by the Knights of St. John. Qawra Tower is now a restaurant.

Qawra is home to many water-sport activities including banana boat rides and speed boat rides.


Coordinates: 35°57′15″N, 14°25′12″E