Malta

Places to visit near Mosta

Mosta is a town in Malta, home to about 17,789 people. Within 50 km by road there are 267 places to visit — 83 churches, 79 forts & heritage, 19 beaches & coast and 13 museums. The must-see places are Assumption of Saint Mary (1 km), Open Space in Valley Road (1 km) and Fort Mosta (2 km).

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Mosta, Malta
Mosta, Malta. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mosta at a glance

Location
Malta
Population
about 17,789
Coordinates
35.9092° N, 14.4256° E
Places within 50 km
267 (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 Mosta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mosta: 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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Churches near Mosta

83 churches within 100 km of Mosta. The closest is Assumption of Saint Mary (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mosta

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mosta. The closest is Mosta New Mill (1 km); the best-known is Fort Mosta (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Mosta

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mosta. The closest is Malta (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Mosta

13 museums within 100 km of Mosta. The closest is Malta Aviation Museum (2 km); the best-known is National Museum of Natural History (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mosta

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mosta. The closest is Open Space in Valley Road (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mosta

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mosta. The closest is Ta' Qali National Park (2 km); the best-known is Buskett Gardens (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mosta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mosta
  2. 1 km Assumption of Saint Mary · church
  3. 1 km Open Space in Valley Road · viewpoint
  4. 2 km Fort Mosta · fort
  5. 4 km Malta · beach
  6. 1 km San Anton Gardens · garden
  7. 3 km Back to Mosta

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From travellers near Mosta

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How to reach Mosta

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    Within 15 km of Mosta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mosta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches8383Assumption of Saint Mary (1 km)
    Forts & heritage7979Mosta New Mill (1 km)
    Other attractions2424Torri tal-Kaptan (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1919Malta (3 km)
    Museums1313Malta Aviation Museum (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1010Open Space in Valley Road (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1010Ta' Qali National Park (2 km)
    Caves1010Saint Patrick's Cave (4 km)
    Parks99San Anton Gardens (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Il-ġibjun tas-Sentini (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33St. Paul's Island (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mariam Al-Batool Mosque (10 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monastery of Saint Scholastica (11 km)
    Waterfalls11Il-Foss tal-Imdina (4 km)
    Treks11Xemxija Heritage Trail (8 km)

    Mosta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mosta?

    Assumption of Saint Mary (church, about 1 km), Open Space in Valley Road (viewpoint, about 1 km), Fort Mosta (fort, about 2 km), Malta (beach, about 3 km), San Anton Gardens (garden, about 3 km), St. Paul's Cathedral (church, about 4 km).

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

    267 places on Spotwander: 83 churches, 79 forts & heritage, 24 other attractions, 19 beaches & coast, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Mosta?

    Assumption of Saint Mary, about 1 km by road; Our Lady of Hope (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mosta?

    Mosta New Mill, about 1 km by road; The Old Windmill (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mosta?

    Malta, about 3 km by road; Qawra Tower (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mosta?

    Start in Mosta, visit Assumption of Saint Mary, then Open Space in Valley Road, then Fort Mosta, then Malta, then San Anton Gardens, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mosta?

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

    Towns near Mosta

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