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Malta Locations for Buying Property

Malta is only 316 sq. kilometres in area, and the top locations for buying property in Malta are in 6 regions:

• The ‘Harbour’
• Valletta – the capital city
• The ‘Central’ region
• The ‘South’ region
• The ‘North’ region
• The island of Gozo

The Harbour

The Harbour zone is extremely popular with expats, with a large presence of international companies. Sliema is known for its rocky beaches, water sports, and panoramic views of Valletta. St. Julian’s is next to Sliema, and has a thriving nightlife, tourism, luxurious hotels and ethnic restaurants. For relaxation, visitors walk along the promenade to Spinola Bay and Balluta Bay, with its impeccable Balluta Buildings, built on the art nouveau style. Famous sites in St Julian’s include the tallest building in Malta, Portomaso tower at 98 metres, and Spinola Palace. The Harbour region includes the following cities:

• Sliema
• St. Julian’s
• Gzira

Valletta – Capital City of Malta

Valletta is famous for its stunning architecture, and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tourist attractions include Parliament buildings, National Museum of Archaeology, Grand Master’s Palace, Upper Barrakka Gardens and City Gate. The grid of narrow streets boasts some of Europe’s finest art works, palaces, churches, grandmaster auberges, piazzas and museums. The warm Mediterranean city is busy by day yet retains a timeless atmosphere by night through the stunning architecture that surrounds you. The Valletta region includes the following cities:

• Valletta
• Floriana
• Pieta

Central region of Malta

Birkirkara is the largest, oldest and most heavily populated city in the centre of Malta with 25,775 inhabitants in an area of 2.7 km. Tourists like to visit The Old Railway Station, a memory from Malta’s railway past, with a public garden around it. Today most of Birkirkara is modern but the town still retains its traditional Maltese characteristics of narrow streets and alleys. The city’s older part is separated from the newer part by a small garden. Popular tourist sites include St Helen’s Church, Ta’ Ganu Windmill, and the Aqueduct. The Central region includes the following cities:

• Birkirkara
• Mosta
• Attard
• Lija

South region

Malta’s Airport is situated in the South region. The main town is Marsascala, which is an ancient fishing village, with a picturesque bay, located in the southeast corner of the island. Marsascala’s bay has a promenade continuing all the way to St Thomas Bay with views of low shelving rocks, colourful fishing boats and saltpans. The town of Marsaxlokk has a small sandy beach on the east side, and stunning St. Peter’s Pool at Delimara is 20 min away by foot. St. Paul’s bay is excellent for diving, snorkelling and cliff jumping down into the natural pool. The South region includes the following cities:

• Marsaskala
• Marsaxlokk
• Birzebugga

Malta’s North region

Mellieha is popular with expats, comprising an abundance of holiday homes and villas, with a quieter atmosphere than in Bugibba/Qawra. There are some wonderful beaches here, too, not only in Mellieha but also nearby in Ghan Truffieha and Armier Bay. The town of Qawra has a rocky coastline and beautiful sea views and is part of the resort of St Paul’s Bay to the north of Malta. Historical attractions include: Qawra Tower located at Qawra Point. Moreover, Qawra’s long promenade extends from the Qawra Palace Hotel hugging the craggy coastline for 2km all the way into the heart of Bugibba and beyond. The North region includes the following cities:

• Buggiba
• Qawra
• Mellieha

Gozo Island

The capital of Gozo is Victoria (Rabat), where the Citadel can be found. The charm of Malta’s sister Island is immediately apparent; it’s greener, more rural and smaller, with life’s rhythms dictated by the seasons, fishing and agriculture. The island boasts numerous historical sites, forts and amazing panoramas, plus one of the archipelago’s best-preserved prehistoric temples, gantija Temple. Other tourist sites on Gozo include: Azure Window, Ramla Bay (one of Gozo’s best beaches), Our Lady of Ta Pinu Basilica, The Citadel and Dwejra Tower. Gozo island region includes::

• Victoria
• Gharb
• Marsalforn

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