Zurrieq

Overview of Zurrieq

This is a small town in the south of the island with various traces of its past that make it one of Malta’s oldest cities. The massive Blue Grotto is right next door.

Key Details

• Type of place: small town.

• Tourist interest: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Location:

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : Zurrieq.

• Population: 11,823 (2014)

• Area: 10.5 km².

• Altitude: sea level.

• Website: http://zurrieqlocalcouncil.com/

History of Zurrieq

What to See and Do in Zurrieq

In the Surrounding Area

Climate and Weather in Zurrieq

The town’s climate is heavily influenced by the sea, offering year-round mildness and consistent sunshine, even in winter when the sun shines for an average of five or six hours a day. In short, winters are never cold (averaging 15°C), though the weather can be a bit windy and rainy, as is often the case at the end of the year. Summers are tempered by sea breezes, particularly in July and August—the hottest months—when temperatures can occasionally exceed 30°C.

Transportation

Getting There

Getting Around

Accommodation

Dining

Useful Addresses

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