ĦAL GĦAXAQ

Hal Ghaxaq lies among the villages of the south-eastern corner of Malta near the airport.

It is a quiet village comprising mainly of farmhouses, some of which date back 300 years or more. The small streets behind the parish church are the most charming, and typical of old Maltese villages. Hal Ghaxaq, lying in a predominantly agricultural area, has a timeless atmosphere. The parish church, dedicated to teh assumption, a huge baroque structure built in 1756, dominates the skyline. It contains works of art collected over some three centuries.

In a street close to the church, one can see a curious house with shell and pebble decorations and paintings on its facade. It is a special feature in this village and unique in Malta.