Malta · South Eastern District
Żurrieq
Żurrieq - a locality with 11 registered entities across 5 streets.
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- Island
- Malta
- District
- South Eastern District
- Known streets
- 225
- Hotels listed
- 3
- Attractions
- 5
- Nearby landmarks
- 1
- Festas / events
- 2
- Viewpoints
- 1
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What Żurrieq is useful for
- 2 parish feasts on the 2026 Church.mt calendar give Żurrieq an active village feast/event presence.
- 1 mapped viewpoint support sunset/golden-hour visits.
Data sources: ImaginaMalta locality registry · hotels registry (OSM/ODbL, snapshot 2026-06-14) · attractions registry (OSM/ODbL, snapshot 2026-06-14) · Archdiocese of Malta / Church.mt — Feasts in Malta and Gozo in 2026 (checked 2026-06-15) · editorial: NSO Malta — population, density, demographics.; data.gov.mt — administrative and population data by locality / district / region.; VisitMalta — Blue Grotto and sites.; Malta Public Transport — buses.; Żurrieq Local Council.
About Żurrieq
Żurrieq — southern town: Blue Grotto, St Catherine and living
Żurrieq (Iż-Żurrieq) is one of the larger towns of southern Malta, in the South Eastern District. It is known for the nearby Blue Grotto sea caves at Wied iż-Żurrieq, a parish dedicated to St Catherine, and historic features such as the Xarolla windmill.
Where is Żurrieq?
Żurrieq lies in the south of Malta, inland from the south-western coast, bordering Qrendi, Mqabba, Kirkop and Safi. It belongs to the South Eastern District. The coastal inlet of Wied iż-Żurrieq, departure point for the Blue Grotto, lies within its territory.
History of Żurrieq
Żurrieq is one of Malta's older settlements, mentioned among the medieval villages of the south. It has a long agricultural and maritime tradition tied to the nearby coast. Historic features include the Xarolla windmill and remains of older defensive and rural structures, while the parish church of St Catherine anchors the town centre.
What to see in Żurrieq
Blue Grotto — sea caves reached by boat from Wied iż-Żurrieq. Parish Church of St Catherine — the town's Baroque parish church. Xarolla windmill — a restored historic windmill.
Transport in Żurrieq
Żurrieq is served by Malta Public Transport bus routes connecting it to Valletta and the southern towns, with services toward the Blue Grotto. Boat trips operate from Wied iż-Żurrieq. There is no rail service. Local movement is mainly by bus or car.
Living in Żurrieq
Żurrieq is a sizeable southern town with services, a historic core and proximity to the coast. Assessments of cost of living and housing should be based on current local data rather than general impressions.
- Official name
- Iż-Żurrieq / Żurrieq
- Island
- Malta
- District
- South Eastern District
- Landmark
- Blue Grotto (Wied iż-Żurrieq); St Catherine
- Transport
- Bus routes; Blue Grotto boat trips
Sources: NSO Malta — population, density, demographics. · data.gov.mt — administrative and population data by locality / district / region. · VisitMalta — Blue Grotto and sites. · Malta Public Transport — buses. · Żurrieq Local Council. · Updated 2026-06-13
Getting around Żurrieq by bus
Żurrieq is served by 7 bus routes across 1 stop (Malta Public Transport data). Transport access score: 6/10 — a coverage measure, not a service-quality rating.
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