Malta

Places to visit near Luqa

Luqa is a town in Malta, home to about 5,053 people. Within 50 km by road there are 249 places to visit — 89 churches, 72 forts & heritage, 20 museums and 12 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Chinese Garden of Serenity (2 km), Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (3 km) and Parish Church of Christ the King (3 km).

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Luqa, Malta
Luqa, Malta. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Luqa at a glance

Location
Malta
Population
about 5,053
Coordinates
35.8589° N, 14.4886° E
Places within 50 km
249 (71 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Luqa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Luqa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Luqa, by type

Churches near Luqa

89 churches within 100 km of Luqa. The closest is Luqa Church (1 km); the best-known is Parish Church of Christ the King (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Luqa

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Luqa. The closest is Monument Ta' Ħal Luqa (1 km); the best-known is Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Luqa

20 museums within 100 km of Luqa. The closest is Bir Mula Heritage (5 km); the best-known is National Museum of Archaeology (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Luqa

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Luqa. The closest is Grand Harbour (6 km); the best-known is Malta (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Luqa

9 caves within 100 km of Luqa. The closest is Għar Ħanżir (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Luqa

8 parks within 100 km of Luqa. The closest is Hastings Garden (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Luqa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Luqa
  2. 2 km Chinese Garden of Serenity · garden
  3. 1 km Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum · heritage site
  4. 1 km Ħal Tarxien Temples · church
  5. 1 km Parish Church of Christ the King · church
  6. 1 km Mariam Al-Batool Mosque · mosque
  7. 3 km Back to Luqa

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From travellers near Luqa

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How to reach Luqa

    All places near Luqa by distance

    Within 15 km of Luqa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Luqa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8989Luqa Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage7272Monument Ta' Ħal Luqa (1 km)
    Museums2020Bir Mula Heritage (5 km)
    Other attractions1818San Francesco d'Assisi (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1212Grand Harbour (6 km)
    Caves99Għar Ħanżir (2 km)
    Parks88Hastings Garden (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints88Wied Xkora (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens77Chinese Garden of Serenity (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Upper Barrakka Gardens (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Manoel Island (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mariam Al-Batool Mosque (3 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery of Saint Scholastica (6 km)

    Luqa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Luqa?

    Chinese Garden of Serenity (garden, about 2 km), Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (heritage site, about 3 km), Parish Church of Christ the King (church, about 3 km), Ħal Tarxien Temples (church, about 3 km), Mariam Al-Batool Mosque (mosque, about 3 km), Victims of Second World War in Senglea (heritage site, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Luqa?

    249 places on Spotwander: 89 churches, 72 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 18 other attractions, 12 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Luqa?

    Luqa Church, about 1 km by road; Gudja (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Luqa?

    Monument Ta' Ħal Luqa, about 1 km by road; Colonna Mediterranea (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Luqa?

    Bir Mula Heritage, about 5 km by road; Malta at War Museum (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Luqa?

    Start in Luqa, visit Chinese Garden of Serenity, then Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, then Ħal Tarxien Temples, then Parish Church of Christ the King, then Mariam Al-Batool Mosque, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Luqa?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Luqa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Luqa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Luqa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.