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Gżira
Also: Il-Gżira
Dense harbour-front town between Msida and Sliema facing Manoel Island, with a state health centre, student housing near the University and a yacht marina.
Gżira lines the Marsamxett harbour opposite Valletta. It is a convenient, affordable alternative to Sliema for people working in the harbour area and for students at the nearby University of Malta, with a health centre, the Ta' Xbiex marina next door and the Manoel Island regeneration project.
- Character
- Urban, mixed-use and practical; busy seafront road.
- Amenities
- Health centre, supermarkets, offices, gyms, marina services.
- Schools & education
- State primary school; University of Malta at Msida nearby.
- Healthcare
- Gżira health centre (state primary care).
- Transport
- Bus routes along the seafront to Valletta and Sliema; walking distance to the University.
- Property market (general information)
- Apartments, many older blocks; seafront units with harbour views.
- Rental market (general information)
- Popular with students and young professionals; generally cheaper than Sliema.
- MPRP relevance
- Qualifies at the official thresholds; lower-priced stock means fewer listings meet the purchase minimum.
No current listings in Gżira in the marketplace right now.
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Health centres & clinics · State primary health care centre
Gżira Health Centre
Primary health care centre of the public health service: GP clinics, nursing, and in larger centres out-of-hours and minor-injury services.
Sources & Verification
Verified 1 October 2026 against the sources below- Secondary
OpenStreetMap — place coordinates
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Coordinates for localities, beaches and services (approximate, community-maintained)
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- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: OSMGeneral information