Toponymy: Either from 'Ben Warrat' or 'Bur Marrad'. Ben Warrat (iben werriet) means 'son to inherit' (reference to St.Publius who lived there and inherited our faith from St.Paul). Bur Marrad ) art li tmarrad) means land that causes sickness. This was due to stale water at Salina.

Population: 4500 (with St.Paul's Bay)

Police Station: Tel:472602

Post Office: (see St.Paul's Bay)

Parish: Sacred Heart of Mary

Places of Interest:

Wied Rihan, a fresh water course (ideal for winter and spring outings)

Chapel of San Pawl Milqi, built on the site of St.Publiu's house

Ruins of a Roman Villa