St. Paul's Bay (Maltese: San Pawl il-Baħar) is a town in the Northern Region of Malta, sixteen kilometres (9.9 miles) northwest of the capital Valletta. Saint Paul's Bay is the largest town in the Northern Region and the seat of the Northern Regional Committee.[1]
Its name refers to the shipwreck of Saint Paul as documented in the Acts of the Apostles on St. Paul's Islands near St Paul's Bay, on his voyage from Caesarea to Rome, which laid the foundations of Christianity on the island.
Burmarrad, Wardija, Qawra, Buġibba, Xemxija, and San Martin, as well as parts of Bidnija and Mistra, form part of St. Paul's Bay Local Council.[3] The area of the locality is 14.47 km2 (6 sq mi).
The population in 2018 was 23,112. This goes up to about 60,000 between June and September with Maltese residents and tourists lodging in hotels, especially in Buġibba and Qawra.Heading north is Mistra Bay, its headland and St Paul's Island. Going west and crossing the island towards Ġnejna Bay and Golden Bay is the scenic Wardija Ridge.
Archaeological remains have been found in the limits of St. Paul's Bay, which go back to around 4000 BC. Among the remains there are the megalithic temples of Buġibba and Xemxija. In addition, Cart Ruts were found on the Wardija Ridge at Busewdien,[4] while Punic tombs and other Bronze Age remains were also found. During the Roman period, St. Paul's Bay became an important harbour. Remains of a Roman road, baths and beehives, have been found at Xemxija, while Roman anchors were found on the seabed.
By the late Middle Ages, St. Paul's Bay was abandoned since the area was unsafe due to corsair raids. The local militia maintained several watch posts in the area. One of these, known as Ta' Tabibu farmhouse, still survives today and is considered to be the oldest building in St. Paul's Bay.[5] A building of a church was also noted at the arrival of the Order of St John in 1530.[6]
A number of fortifications were built in the area during the rule of the Order of Saint John. The first of these was the Wignacourt Tower, built in 1610, which is now the oldest surviving watchtower in Malta. Qawra Tower was built by Grand Master Lascaris in 1638. In 1715, batteries were built around these two towers, while two batteries and a redoubt were built in other parts of the St. Paul's Bay coastline. Of these, only Arrias Battery survives today, since Dellia Battery and Perellos Redoubt were demolished in the 20th century.
In the 19th century, several villas were built in St. Paul's Bay. These were requisitioned by the British military in World War II and the bay became a rest camp. After the Italian armistice of 1943, 76 ships of the Regia Marina were anchored at St. Paul's Bay after surrendering to the British.
After the war, the area began to be further developed. Today, St. Paul's Bay, Qawra, Buġibba, Xemxija and Burmarrad form a large cluster of buildings. The area is a popular entertainment spot.[2]
Crime
St. Paul's Bay has the largest number of reported thefts in Malta, amounting to 423 out of 4,037 thefts, and the largest amount of domestic violence incidents, amounting to 93 out of 1,409.[8][9]
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April 29, 2023
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Not to be confused with Baie Saint Paul St Paul s Bay Maltese San Pawl il Baħar is a town in the Northern Region of Malta sixteen kilometres 9 9 miles northwest of the capital Valletta Saint Paul s Bay is the largest town in the Northern Region and the seat of the Northern Regional Committee 1 Saint Paul s Bay San Pawl il BaħarLocal councilFrom top left to right skyline Buġibba Temple St Paul s Shipwreck Church Wignacourt Tower Buġibba square Malta National AquariumFlagCoat of armsMotto s In Christo Renati Sumus Born again in Christ Coordinates 35 56 54 N 14 24 6 E 35 94833 N 14 40167 E 35 94833 14 40167 Coordinates 35 56 54 N 14 24 6 E 35 94833 N 14 40167 E 35 94833 14 40167Country MaltaRegionNorthern RegionDistrictNorthern DistrictBordersMellieħa Mġarr Mosta NaxxarGovernment MayorAlfred Grima PL Area Total14 47 km2 5 59 sq mi Population 2021 1 Total32 042 Density2 200 km2 5 700 sq mi Population exceeds 60 000 in summer 2 Demonym s Pawlin m Pawlina f Pawlini pl Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postal codeSPBDialing code356ISO 3166 codeMT 51Patron saintsOur Lady of SorrowsSacred Heart of MarySt Francis of AssisiWebsiteOfficial websiteIts name refers to the shipwreck of Saint Paul as documented in the Acts of the Apostles on St Paul s Islands near St Paul s Bay on his voyage from Caesarea to Rome which laid the foundations of Christianity on the island Burmarrad Wardija Qawra Buġibba Xemxija and San Martin as well as parts of Bidnija and Mistra form part of St Paul s Bay Local Council 3 The area of the locality is 14 47 km2 6 sq mi The population in 2018 was 23 112 This goes up to about 60 000 between June and September with Maltese residents and tourists lodging in hotels especially in Buġibba and Qawra Heading north is Mistra Bay its headland and St Paul s Island Going west and crossing the island towards Ġnejna Bay and Golden Bay is the scenic Wardija Ridge Contents 1 History 2 Crime 3 Sports 4 Zones in St Paul s Bay 5 Main roads 5 1 St Paul s Bay 5 2 Buġibba 5 3 Burmarrad 5 4 Qawra 5 5 Xemxija 6 Twin towns sister cities 7 ReferencesHistory EditSee also List of monuments in St Paul s Bay Archaeological remains have been found in the limits of St Paul s Bay which go back to around 4000 BC Among the remains there are the megalithic temples of Buġibba and Xemxija In addition Cart Ruts were found on the Wardija Ridge at Busewdien 4 while Punic tombs and other Bronze Age remains were also found During the Roman period St Paul s Bay became an important harbour Remains of a Roman road baths and beehives have been found at Xemxija while Roman anchors were found on the seabed By the late Middle Ages St Paul s Bay was abandoned since the area was unsafe due to corsair raids The local militia maintained several watch posts in the area One of these known as Ta Tabibu farmhouse still survives today and is considered to be the oldest building in St Paul s Bay 5 A building of a church was also noted at the arrival of the Order of St John in 1530 6 A number of fortifications were built in the area during the rule of the Order of Saint John The first of these was the Wignacourt Tower built in 1610 which is now the oldest surviving watchtower in Malta Qawra Tower was built by Grand Master Lascaris in 1638 In 1715 batteries were built around these two towers while two batteries and a redoubt were built in other parts of the St Paul s Bay coastline Of these only Arrias Battery survives today since Dellia Battery and Perellos Redoubt were demolished in the 20th century The bay was one of the landing places during the French invasion of Malta in June 1798 After the Maltese uprising against the French St Paul s Bay became the main harbour of Malta since the Grand Harbour and Marsamxett were still under French control 7 In the 19th century several villas were built in St Paul s Bay These were requisitioned by the British military in World War II and the bay became a rest camp After the Italian armistice of 1943 76 ships of the Regia Marina were anchored at St Paul s Bay after surrendering to the British After the war the area began to be further developed Today St Paul s Bay Qawra Buġibba Xemxija and Burmarrad form a large cluster of buildings The area is a popular entertainment spot 2 Crime EditSt Paul s Bay has the largest number of reported thefts in Malta amounting to 423 out of 4 037 thefts and the largest amount of domestic violence incidents amounting to 93 out of 1 409 8 9 Sports EditSirens F C football club Sirens A S C Waterpolo club Malta Young Sailors Club dinghy sailing clubZones in St Paul s Bay EditBajda Ridge Buġibba Burmarrad Busewdien Daħlet il Fekruna Erba Mwiezeb Għajn Astas Għajn Rasul Għar Għasfur Ħotba ta San Martin Il Ballut Il Ħamra Il Palma Il Wileġ L Imbordin Mdawra Mistra Bay Qala l Mistra Mizieb Port Bur Marrad Pwales Beach Ramla tal Pwales Qawra Qawra Point Ras il Qawra Rdum l Abjad White Cliffs Rdum Rxawn Rdum Tal Maħruq Rxawn Point Safsafa San Martin San Pawl Milqi Simar Tal Arġentier Tal Basal Ta Ċampra Tal Fjuri Ta Garrum Tal Għazzelin Tal Qadi Tal Qarbuni Ta Rkuplu Tal Veċċja Tax Xama Ta Xewka Wardija Wardija Heights Wardija Ridge Wied Bufula Wied Qannotta Wied Sardin Wied tal Mistra Wied tal Pwales Xemxija Xemxija BayMain roads EditSt Paul s Bay Edit Dawret San Pawl St Paul By Pass Triq Għajn Tuffieħa Golden Bay Road Triq Parades Triq San Pawl St Paul Street Triq il MostaBuġibba Edit Dawret il Gzejjer Islet Promanade Triq il Bajja Bay Street Triq Bordino Bordino Street Triq l Erba Mwiezeb Erba Mwiezeb Road Triq il Korp tal Pijunieri Pioneer Corps Road Triq il Kaħli Triq il Knisja Church Street Triq il Mosta Mosta Road Triq il Plajja ta Bognor Bognor Beach Street Triq ir Rebbiegħa Spring Street Triq Sir Luigi Preziosi Sir Luigi Preziosi Street Triq Sant Antnin St Anthony Street Triq Toni Bajada Toni Bajada Street Burmarrad Edit Triq Burmarrad Burmarrad Road Triq il Wardija Wardija Road Triq il Witja Triq Toni Camilleri Burmarrad Road to Mosta Qawra Edit Dawret il Gzejjer Islet Promenade Dawret il Qawra Qawra Promenade Triq Cassarino Cassarino Street Triq Għawdex Gozo Street Triq il Ħalel Waves Street Triq il Wileġ Triq J F Kennedy J F Kennedy Street Triq is Salina Salina Road or Kennedy Drive Triq it Trunċiera Entrenchment Street Triq it Turisti Tourist Street Xemxija Edit Telgħa tal Mistra Mistra Hill Telgħa tax Xemxija Xemxija Hill Xatt il Pwales Pwales Strand Twin towns sister cities EditSee also List of twin towns and sister cities in Malta Saint Paul s Bay is twinned with 10 Chaum France Agios Pavlos Greece Oroslavje CroatiaReferences Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to St Paul s Bay a b Gazzetta tal Gvern ta Malta PDF in Maltese 3 September 2019 Retrieved 22 January 2021 a b San Pawl il Baħar lc gov mt Retrieved 25 May 2015 S Formosa S Scicluna J Azzopardi January 2013 Saviour Formosa Sandra Scicluna Jacqueline Azzopardi eds Realities of Crime Society and Landuse in the Mediterranean JANUS I PDF Msida Department of Criminology University of Malta pp 96 98 doi 10 13140 2 1 1230 4322 ISBN 978 99957 834 0 2 Archived from the original on 15 March 2017 Dillon Paddy Walking in Malta Cicerone Press 1 October 2004 ISBN 978 1 85284 422 6 p 107 Development near oldest building in St Paul s Bay refused Times of Malta 23 October 2010 Retrieved 25 May 2015 Leopardi E R 1949 The First Printed Description of Malta Lyons 1536 PDF Scientia 15 2 56 58 Spiteri Stephen C May 2008 Maltese siege batteries of the blockade 1798 1800 PDF Arx Online Journal of Military Architecture and Fortification 6 15 Archived from the original PDF on 26 November 2016 Retrieved 25 May 2015 More police for St Paul s Bay Graziella Galea Times of Malta Retrieved 7 May 2021 St Paul s Bay with highest number of domestic violence theft reports in 2020 The Malta Independent www independent com mt Retrieved 7 May 2021 Twinning localgovernment gov mt Government of Malta Retrieved 18 September 2019 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index 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