Qawra Malta Where is QawraQawra is a district within St. Paul's Bay, heading towards the Northern Region of Malta. It neighbours Buġibba and overlooks Salina Bay on one side and St Paul’s Bay to the North. Qawra is about 10km from St Julian’s and about 17km from Valletta – there is a regular bus service. Malta International Airport is some 19km away and takes about 35 minutes by taxi and about 60 minutes on the X3 bus.
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About QawraA seaside resort, predominantly popular with British visitors. Qawra is calmer than Buġibba although the two towns merge into each other, it is difficult to identify if a street is part of Qawra or of its neighbour.
The seaside promenade stretches along the coast of Qawra for over 3km past Buġibba and ends in St. Paul’s Bay. This boardwalk provides terrific views over St Paul’s Bay, especially when sunset colours the sky with impressive colours.
Restaurants, cafes, shops, bars, clubs and a casino can be found within walking distance, other tourist facilities are available in abundance. Water sports dominate the shoreline which is great for swimming, sunbathing and snorkelling.
Qawra – Good to know The population of St Paul’s Bay (Including Qawra & Buġibba) is about 30,000 and usually doubles as locals and visitors fill the hotels in the summer months.
A regular public transport system operates, with several bus stops through Qawra.
The ‘Hop on & off’ open top buses are a great way to explore Malta and visit the most interesting places. Buses leave from various locations around the town every half hour.
In Maltese ‘Q’ is silent, Qawra is pronounced ‘awra’ or ‘ourrah’.
The Malta National Aquarium is located on the Qawra promenade.
Café del Mar is here too, probably Malta’s top lido and nightspot. A super place to chill, dine and dance.
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Qawra’s Festa The parish is dedicated to St Francis of Assisi and incorporates both Qawra and Buġibba. The parish feast is celebrated mid-September.