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Fort Campbell, Malta: what it is and when to go
Fort Campbell is a former fort in Malta (Forti Campbell) (Valletta). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malta: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Former fort in Malta · History
- Local name
- Forti Campbell
- Where
- Malta
- Best time
- March to June and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- MLA Valletta, 16 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 35.96326, 14.39091
What it is and where
Fort Campbell is a former fort in Malta (Forti Campbell) (Valletta). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malta: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Valletta, where this site lists 278 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.96326, 14.39091; the nearest main airport is Malta International Airport (MLA, Valletta), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malta (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Malta. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Fort Campbell is March to June and September to November.
- JanPossible9:49
- FebPossible10:41
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:54
- JunBest time14:26
- JulPossible14:13
- AugPossible13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovBest time10:03
- DecPossible9:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Malta in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malta
To enter Malta there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malta checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the British plug: an adapter is essential); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mistra BatteryArtillery battery in Mistra Bay, Mellieħa, Malta650 m
- Imġiebaħ BeachBeach in the north of Malta949 m
- Selmun PalaceVilla in Mellieħa, Malta970 m
- Palazzo PescatoreCastle1.8 km
- Is-SimarNature reserve in Malta2.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malta guide.
More in Malta: History
- Valletta: capital of Malta
- Ġgantija: megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic on the Mediterranean island of Gozo
- Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum: Neolithic subterranean structure in Malta
- Megalithic Temples of Malta: several prehistoric temples on the Maltese Islands
- Luqa
- St John's Co-Cathedral: cathedral in Valletta, Malta
Every Malta place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fort Campbell?
It is a former fort in Malta (Forti Campbell in the local language). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malta: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Fort Campbell?
March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34.
How do you get to Fort Campbell?
The nearest main airport is Malta International Airport (MLA), 16 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malta is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malta map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mistra Battery, Imġiebaħ Beach, Selmun Palace. The rest is in the Malta guide.
Keep reading
- Valletta278 places to see in and around Valletta, Malta: Valletta, Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, Filfla. Best time: March to June and September to November.
- History147 places for history in Malta, from Valletta to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to June and September to November. Each with its own season by altitude an
- MaltaBefore travelling to Malta: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Fort Campbell on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.