Surroundings
Rabat
Mdina (Malta's Silent City)
12 minutes walk - 950m
Mdina is a fortified medieval town, located on a large hill in the centre of Malta. The town was the old capital of Malta. Mdina is referred to as the “Silent City” by Maltese and visitors alike - no cars (except those of a limited number of residents) have permission to enter Mdina and the town provides a relaxing atmosphere among the visitors.
St. Paul's Catacombs
4 minutes walk - 300m
Roman law prohibited burials within the city. That is why St Paul’s Catacombs are located on the outskirts of the old Roman capital Melite (today’s Mdina). The catacombs form a typical complex of interconnected underground Roman cemeteries that were in use up to the 7th, and possibly the 8th centuries AD.
Domvs Romana
8 minutes walk - 700m
The Domvs Romana allows visitors to take a glimpse at the private life and habits of an ancient Roman aristocrat. The remains of this residence were accidentally discovered in 1881. Soon after the first excavation, a building was constructed around these findings to protect the uncovered mosaics
St. Paul and St. Joseph Churches
5 minutes walk - 350m
St. Paul's church is built on part of the site of the Roman city Melite, which included all of Mdina and a large part of present-day Rabat. The other church is dedicated to St. Joseph and is located 2 mins walk from St. Paul Church, both close to Estrella Lodging accommodation.
Victoria Lines
10 minutes drive
The Victoria Lines, originally known as the North West Front and sometimes unofficially known as the Great Wall of Malta, are a line of fortifications that spans 12 kilometres along the width of Malta, dividing the north of the island from the more heavily populated south.
Dingli Cliffs
10 minutes drive
Dingli cliffs are located off the village of Dingli, on Malta’s Western coast. They stage the highest point of the Maltese Islands at around 253 metres above sea-level. The cliffs propose a majestic sight, particularly if viewed from a boat while cruising, but also from the top - the views are breathtaking, overlooking the small terraced fields below, the open sea, and Filfla, the small uninhabited island just across.