IL-Qawra
Qawra is a zone within St. Paul's Bay. It
is located close to Buġibba and Salina,
and it is a popular tourist resort,
containing
many
hotels
and
restaurants.
In around 1638, the Order of St. John
built Qawra Tower at Qawra Point. A
battery was built around it in 1715,
while
an
entrenchment
wall
was
added in the 1760s. Today, the tower
and battery are a restaurant, and parts
of the entrenchment can still be seen.
The town is home to many water-sport
activities,
including
banana
boat,
speed boat and jetski rides, as well as
kayaking,
snorkeling
and
diving.
Summer temperatures can be as hot
as 40 °C (104 °F), with an average of
over 30 °C (86 °F). Casinos, bars, and
clubs are also a major part of this small
town.