Smart City
in Il-Kalkara, Malta

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.890 and 14.540 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 53' 25" and E 14° 32' 25"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Maltese, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:17 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Malta
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:38 am and 4:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.733 and -176.350 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Matarakau
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Malta in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Malta.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Malta. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Smart City

Smart City in Il-Kalkara is a place in Malta a little south-east of Valletta, the country's capital city.

Current time in Smart City is now 06:17 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Malta with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports near Smart City, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Malta is Luqa Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Malta is Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum in a distance of 2 mi (or 4 km), South-West. We encountered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kalkara, Xghajra, Cospicua, Zabbar and Vittoriosa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 70 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 65 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 19% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

18°C (65 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

21°C (70 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Phoenicia Malta

Address
1,9 mi
The Mall
FRN 1478 Valletta
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


IBB Cugo Gran Macina Grand Harbour

Address
1,2 mi
Triq MARZU, 31
1040 Senglea
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Palazzo Consiglia Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
St.Ursula Street 102
VLT 1234 Il-Belt Valletta
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Apartments Malta Valletta

Address
1,8 mi
Various Addresses
VLT1570 Valletta
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Preluna Hotel & Spa

Address
2,5 mi
124 Tower Rd.
SLM1605 Malta
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Valletta Merisi Suites

Address
1,5 mi
Triq Sant Orsla
Valletta
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Preluna Hotel & Spa

Address
2,5 mi
124 Tower Road
SLM 1605 Sliema
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Labranda Riviera Premium Resort & Spa

Address
1,6 mi
Marfa Bay
NA Malta
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Casa Ellul

Address
1,7 mi
81 Old Theatre Street
VLT 1429 Valletta
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Diplomat Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
173 Tower Road
SLM1609 Malta
Malta

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Holiday accommodation in Malta - boutique self catering rental

Published: June 26, 2014
Length: 46:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mr Gattaldo

The myriad of exciting things to do that surround this beautiful townhouse will get you excited about this island in the centre of the Mediterranean. http://www.indulgencedivine.com - If you...


Birgu Apartment in Malta, visit Vittoriosa Marina, Senglea , Valletta (R096)

Published: March 10, 2014
Length: 26:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: holiday-malta.com

Direct sea view private owners apartment available to rent for short weekly holiday lets on Malta. see http://www.holiday-malta.com/Property/R096/ Offers accommodation in 2 bedrooms. The...


Sailing Yacht Entering Senglea Creek

Published: December 09, 2007
Length: 06:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joe Farrugia

Sailing yacht entering Senglea creek, Malta. The ancient town of Senglea can be see as a backdrop. Towards the end, the yacht crosses Cospica parish church.


Feast of St Dominic Vittoriosa 2011 - San Duminku Festa Birgu 2011

Published: September 08, 2011
Length: 20:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: dumnikanibirgu

San Duminku Festa Birgu 2011 St Dominic Feast Vittoriosa 2011 every year on the last Sunday of August video: Luke Scicluna.


Marc tat-Tlieta - MMG - Festa Madonna Tal-Grazzja Zabbar 2014

Published: September 17, 2014
Length: 03:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Andre Xuereb

Marc tat-Tlieta - MMG - Festa Madonna Tal-Grazzja Zabbar 2014.


Marc tat-Tlieta - MMG - Festa Madonna Tal-Grazzja Zabbar 2013

Published: September 25, 2013
Length: 59:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andre Xuereb

Marc tat-Tlieta - Festa Madonna Tal-Grazzja - 10/9/13.


Charity Motorcycle Ride, Zabbar

Published: June 23, 2013
Length: 22:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joseph Alexander Borg

Charity motorcycle ride in aid of St. Joseph's Institute, Zabbar. 300 euro were collected from the 60 motorcyclists that took part :)


Festa 2012 Zabbar Malta. Maria Mater Gratiae

Published: September 09, 2012
Length: 14:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eleanor Pace

Band playing and people singing and dancing. An event I don't miss.


The Adonelle Dancers ~ Don't You Worry Child ~ Zabbar

Published: June 26, 2014
Length: 12:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: valkyr1294

The Adonelle Dancers @ Zabbar 31/5/2014.


Sett murtali tal-beraq bil-loghob - MMG - Festa Madonna Tal-Grazzja Zabbar - 13/09/14

Published: September 28, 2014
Length: 24:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Andre Xuereb

Sett murtali tal-beraq bil-loghob - MMG - Festa Madonna Tal-Grazzja Zabbar 2014. Xoghol mahdum mill-membri tal-Kummisjoni Nar u Armar tal-Grazzja.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

HMS Jersey (F72)

HMS Jersey (F72) was a J-class destroyer of the Royal Navy laid down by J. Samuel White and Company at Cowes on the Isle of Wight on 20 September 1937, launched on 26 September 1938 and commissioned on 28 April 1939. Jersey struck an aircraft-dropped mine off Malta's Grand Harbour on 2 May 1941 and sank next to the Grand Harbour breakwater. Thirty-five crew members were killed.

Located at 35.9, 14.5233 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
J, K and N-class destroyers of the Royal Navy, Ships built in the United Kingdom, 1938 ships, World War II destroyers of the United Kingdom, World War II shipwrecks in the Mediterranean, Maritime incidents in 1941, Ships sunk by mines

Fort Rinella

Fort Rinella is a Victorian fortification on the island of Malta. It is also referred to as the Rinella Battery in some maps and publications.

Located at 35.8944, 14.5325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Polygonal forts in Malta, Coastal artillery, History of Malta, Government buildings completed in 1886, Infrastructure completed in 1886

Fort Ricasoli

Fort Ricasoli is a large fortification on the island of Malta. The fort was built by the Knights of Malta between 1670 and 1693.

Located at 35.8975, 14.5258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Polygonal forts in Malta, 17th-century architecture

Fort St. Rocco

Fort St Rocco, also known as Fort St Roca on some maps, is a fortification on the island of Malta. It stands east of the Rinella Battery and seaward of the village of Santu Rokku, and forms part of the complex of shore batteries defending the coast east of the mouth of Grand Harbour.

Located at 35.8925, 14.5378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Polygonal forts in Malta, Government buildings completed in 1872, Infrastructure completed in 1872

SmartCity Malta

SmartCity is a technology park under development in Kalkara, Malta. The plan is to transform the Ricasoli Industrial Estate into a state-of-the-art information technology and media city on the models of Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City. The project was unveiled on 10 September 2007 by the Prime Minister of Malta, Lawrence Gonzi. The project will cost at least €275 million.

Located at 35.8908, 14.5403 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures under construction, Industrial parks in Malta

RNH Bighi

RNH Bighi, also known as Bighi Hospital, was a major naval hospital located in the small town of Kalkara on the island of Malta. It served the eastern Mediterranean in the 19th and 20th centuries and, in conjunction with the RN Memorial Hospital at Imtarfa, contributed to the nursing and medical care of casualties whenever hostilities occurred in the Mediterranean.

Located at 35.8931, 14.5245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Malta, Hospitals in Malta

Della Grazie Battery

Della Grazie Battery is a fortification by the British on the island of Malta. It stands above the shore to the east of Grand Harbour, close to the present day town of Xghajra. Construction started in 1888 and was completed in March 1893. The battery was constructed to take advantage of the improved breech loading guns then coming into service. It was equipped with two 6 inc and two 10 inch breech loading guns in disappearing mounts.

Located at 35.8858, 14.5494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Polygonal forts in Malta

Raise the Titanic (film)

Raise the Titanic is a 1980 adventure film by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment and directed by Jerry Jameson. The film, which was written by Eric Hughes (adaptation) and Adam Kennedy (screenplay), was based on the book of the same name by Clive Cussler. The story concerns a plan to recover the RMS Titanic because it is carrying cargo valuable to Cold War hegemony.

Located at 35.8934, 14.5346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1980 films, 1980s action films, British films, British action films, American films, American action films, English-language films, Dirk Pitt films, Films based on works by Clive Cussler, Films set in New York City, Films shot in Alaska, Films shot in California, Films shot in England, Films shot in Greece, Films shot in Los Angeles, California, Films shot in Malta, Films shot in New York City, Films shot in Washington, D.C., Independent films, Films about RMS Titanic, ITC Entertainment films

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