Zurrieq Malta Area Description: .    
Zurrieq is the largest village in the southern area, and one of the original medieval parishes. Much of the village survives from the time before the arrival of the Knights and provides an insight into pre-baroque Malta. The village is near some spectacular coastline - the picturesque, tiny harbour of Wied iz-Zurrieq at the end of a rugged valley. From the harbour, you can take a short boat trip to the Blue Grotto, a series of natural, sea-level caves, and a local beauty spot. Zurrieq and the surrounding area are rich in archaeological and historic sites, including several ancient chapels, a Roman tower, Punic tombs and a strange, free-standing room with an Egyptian cornice - possibly part of a temple of Melqart mentioned by Ptolemy, the 2nd century Greek geographer and astronomer. The chapels at Hal-Millieri, on the fringes of Zurrieq, were built between the 14th and 16th centuries; in one you can still see the original medieval frescoes. The chapels are open the first Sunday of the month from 10.00 - 12.00hrs
 

Zurrieq Location:  South of Malta

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Getting There: Bus 32, 34. 10 minutes drive from Malta International Airport

Directions from Airport: On exiting the Airport terminal, take a left turn past the MacDonalds Restaurant straight through the tunnel.Turn right around the roundabout following signs to Mqabba, Qrendi Zurrieq-

Telephone code: ++356

Accommodation: Limited: a few Private Holiday Property Vacation Rentals in this area.

Beaches: Rocky Beach at Blue Grotto

Shopping: Limited but will find all necessities.

Eating out: Some restaurants at the Blue Grotto and near Hagar Qim.

Public transport:  - Regular and frequent buses to Valletta Bus Route Map

Internet Cafes: N/a

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