{"id":23226,"date":"2021-05-28T02:23:41","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T02:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.visitmalta.com\/a\/towns-villages-hamlets\/"},"modified":"2021-05-28T02:23:41","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T02:23:41","slug":"towns-villages-hamlets","status":"publish","type":"a","link":"https:\/\/www.visitmalta.com\/en\/a\/towns-villages-hamlets\/","title":{"rendered":"Towns, Villages and Hamlets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Towns, Villages and Hamlets<\/h2>\n
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Worlds apart from the<\/span> <\/span><\/span>main resorts<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/span>and the capital<\/span> <\/span><\/span>Valletta<\/span><\/strong>, are the Islands’ villages. They are the epitomé of Mediterranean life. The soul of the Islands’ past. Yet, with their lively festas and unique everyday life, they are very much part of the Islands’ culture today.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even the smallest village has its own baroque wonder, the<\/span> <\/span><\/span>parish church<\/span><\/strong>. And to locals, each village has its unique character. After visiting a few, you’ll soon pick up on the differences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some are known for their festas and traditions, others are national gems as they house<\/span> <\/span><\/span>archaeological or architectural treasures<\/span><\/strong>. Then there are the seaside villages, where the rhythm of life is dictated by fishing. While life in inland villages is determined by the harvesting of the various fruits and vegetables grown nearby.<\/span><\/p>\n

The oddity about the islands’ villages is their size.<\/span> <\/span><\/span>A village is not defined by the number of residents or streets.<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/span>The description really dates back to a time when village boundaries were defined by parishes. Some of the larger ones, like \u0126a\u017c-\u017bebbu\u0121 in central Malta are still referred to as villages.<\/span><\/p>\n

Malta also has its ‘Three Villages’, rather like its Three Cities of Vittoriosa (<\/span>Il-Birgu<\/span><\/em>), Cospicua (<\/span>Bormla<\/span><\/em>) and Senglea (<\/span>L-Isla<\/span><\/em>). The Three Villages are \u0126’Attard, \u0126al Balzan and \u0126al Lija in central Malta. During the Golden Age of Malta, after the Great Siege, many noble families built houses here, and identified the villages with a semi-urban sophistication.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the size of Malta’s villages may vary,<\/span> <\/span><\/span>those in Gozo are usually small<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/span>and life here is mostly centred on the activities of the parish and community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Birkirkara\" <\/div>\n
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Birkirkara<\/a><\/h3>\n

\u010aentru \u010aiviku, Triq Tumas Fenech, Birkirkara, BKR 2527, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

Birkirkara is the largest population centre on the Islands and has been so since the Middle Ages. <\/p>\n

\t Tel: <\/strong> +356 21442626, +356 21442644<\/span> <\/div>\n
\t Email: <\/strong> birkirkara.lc@gov.mt<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n

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\"Bir\u017cebbu\u0121a\" <\/div>\n
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Bir\u017cebbu\u0121a<\/a><\/h3>\n

Dar Bir\u017cebbu\u0121a, Triq Santa Marija, Bir\u017cebbu\u0121a, BB\u0120 1651, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

Bir\u017cebbu\u0121a is a quiet fishing port and small resort on the western side of Marsaxlokk Bay. <\/p>\n

\t Tel: <\/strong> +356 21650165, +356 21650444<\/span> <\/div>\n
\t Email: <\/strong> birzebbuga.lc@gov.mt<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n

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\"Cospicua <\/div>\n
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Cospicua (Bormla)<\/a><\/h3>\n

\u201cThe Rest\u201d, 2a Misra\u0127 Santa Margerita, Cospicua, BML1202, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

Cospicua is the largest of the Three Cities on Grand Harbour opposite Valletta. <\/p>\n

\t Tel: <\/strong> +356 21663030, +356 21672222<\/span> <\/div>\n
\t Email: <\/strong> bormla.lc@gov.mt<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n

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\"Fgura\" <\/div>\n
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Fgura<\/a><\/h3>\n

68, Dar il-Kunsill, Triq il-Karmnu, Fgura, FGR 2104, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

Fgura, on the surface, appears to be a new town built in the 1960s. But its outward appearance belies ancient origins. The town has prehistoric roots. <\/p>\n

\t Tel: <\/strong> +356 21664000, +356 21664222<\/span> <\/div>\n
\t Email: <\/strong> fgura.lc@gov.mt<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n

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\"Floriana\" <\/div>\n
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Floriana<\/a><\/h3>\n

15, Pjazza Emanuel S. Tonna, Floriana, FRN 1483, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

Floriana is a suburb of Valletta and shares with it the impressive harbour fortifications. <\/p>\n

\t Tel: <\/strong> +356 21235523, +356 21237723<\/span> <\/div>\n
\t Email: <\/strong> floriana.lc@gov.mt<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n

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\"Fontana\" <\/div>\n
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Fontana<\/a><\/h3>\n

Triq ta\u2019 Mulejja, Fontana, FNT 1110, Gozo <\/small> <\/p>\n

Fontana, locally known simply as ‘Triq tal-G\u0127ajn’, (the way to the spring), took its name from a bountiful spring at the bottom of the road leading to Xlendi, locally referred to as ‘il-G\u0127ajn il-Kbira’, (the big spring). <\/p>\n

\t Tel: <\/strong> +356 21558877, +356 21562555<\/span> <\/div>\n
\t Email: <\/strong> fontana.lc@gov.mt<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n

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