Zurrieq Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Zurrieq featuring boating and caves as well as a small group of people
One of the oldest villages in Malta is home to ancient churches, scenic windmills and the breathtakingly beautiful Blue Grotto caves.

Żurrieq is one of Malta’s oldest villages and has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The village is a treasure for archaeological adventurers, with ruins dating back thousands of years to Phoenician, Roman and Greek rule. Żurrieq also features one of the island’s most spectacular natural wonders: the Blue Grotto.

The Blue Grotto is a collection of sea caverns just across from the island of Filfla. Arrive before midday to catch a remarkable glimpse of the turquoise waters reflecting onto the caves’ rocky exterior. View the beautiful shades of blue from the cliffs or get a closer look with a tour boat trip starting from Wied iz-Żurrieq harbour. Make sure you call ahead to confirm your trip, as tours can be cancelled due to bad weather. Scuba dive or snorkel around the caves to discover the beautiful underwater flora that flourishes below or embark on a rock climbing adventure up the cave walls. Reach the Blue Grotto by tourist or local bus to Wied iz-Żurrieq, approximately 2 miles (3 kilometres) from the centre of Żurrieq.

Discover Żurrieq’s archaeological and historical attractions dotted all over the village. See the Wardija Tower, one of 13 towers that guarded the coast in the 17th century. Visit five 18th-century windmills, including Tax-Xarolla, which has been restored to its original working order and now keeps the local wheat farming tradition alive.

Żurrieq is home to some of the oldest churches and chapels on the island. Check out the Parish Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, established in the 17th century. The ancient church features frescoes and other artworks by local and international artists.

Żurrieq is located on the island’s south coast. Visit in the summer to experience an energetic Mediterranean adventure or visit in the off-peak tourist seasons to take in Zurrieq’s sights with peace and tranquility. Zurrieq is well connected to the other cities on the island by road and the village is on local bus routes.

Where to stay in Zurrieq

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Bubaqra

If you're spending some time in Bubaqra, Parish Church of St Catherine and Chapel of the Annunciation are top sights worth seeing.

Bubaqra
QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
4 out of 5
Qawra Coast Road, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Malta
The price is £65 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£65
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions The Malta Classic Car Collection and ...
8/10 Very Good! (93 reviews)
"Check in and check out staff were excellent! A gorgeous hotel everything you would want."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024

QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
Corinthia St George's Bay
Corinthia St George's Bay
5 out of 5
St. Georges Bay, St. Julian's, Malta
The price is £138 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
£138
per night
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in St. Julian's. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools and 10 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my time here. Nice indoor pool and spa, great restaurants, and wonderful views."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Corinthia St George's Bay
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 out of 5
Dragonara Road, St. Julian's, Malta
The price is £143 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
£143
per night
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in St. Julian's. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Great area close to restaurant"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Paceville Apartments
Paceville Apartments
2 out of 5
St George's Road, St. Julian's
Stay at this apartment in St. Julian's. Enjoy free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a bath or shower. Popular attractions Trig Santa Rita Steps and Spinola Garden ...
7/10 Good! (6 reviews)
"Super lokalizacja! Apartament z prywatną łazienką i dostępem do kuchni, która była w pełni wyposażona był super. Mieliśmy wszystkie najpotrzebniejsze rzeczy, nic nam nie brakowało. Polecam"

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2023

Paceville Apartments
Blubay Apartments by ST Hotels
Blubay Apartments by ST Hotels
3.5 out of 5
67, Fleet Street, Gzira, Malta
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Gzira. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Triq Manwel Dimech and ...
7.2/10 Good! (503 reviews)
"Gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis, eigene Küchenzeile, freundliches Personal"

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2024

Blubay Apartments by ST Hotels
Park Heights by the Warren Collection
Park Heights by the Warren Collection
3 out of 5
Judge Paolo Debono St, Msida
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Msida. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast. Popular attractions Malta Experience and Balluta Square are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
"It’s pretty good for short stayes"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2024

Park Heights by the Warren Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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21 Jun 2019

It's a mainly residential area so not particularly interesting. But convenient area to stay if your flight is arriving late at night as it's close to the airport.

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