Malta · Region · General information

North Malta

Beaches, countryside and sea views: Mellieħa, St Paul's Bay, Buġibba, Qawra and the Ċirkewwa ferry to Gozo.

Last verified: 1 October 2026

Anchor Bay near Mellieħa in the north of Malta — Photo: Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The north is where Malta's sandy beaches are: Għadira (Mellieħa Bay), Golden Bay, Għajn Tuffieħa, Paradise Bay and Armier. St Paul's Bay, Buġibba and Qawra form the largest coastal residential area in the country, while Mellieħa is a hilltop town above the bay. The region is quieter in winter and busy in summer.

Character: Coastal, seasonal and family-oriented.
Lifestyle: Outdoor, coastal.
Schools & education: Local schools.
Healthcare: Health centres; hospital 30–40 minutes.
Transport: Bus routes to Valletta and the harbour area; Ċirkewwa ferry terminal for Gozo.
Property market (general information): Mainly apartments, many with sea views; villas in Mellieħa and Santa Maria Estate.
Cost of living: Moderate (general information).

Sources & Verification

Verified 1 October 2026 against the sources below

Eurostat — Population and demography (demo_pjan, demo_pjanind, demo_gind, demo_r_d3dens, migr_pop1ctz, demo_mlexpec, ilc_lvph01)
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta)
EU Institution
Population on 1 January; population density; crude rates; citizenship; median age; life expectancy; household size
Published
25 Sept 2026
Effective
—
Last checked
01 Oct 2026
Status
Active
Reference: EUROSTAT-POPGeneral information
OpenStreetMap — place coordinates
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Secondary
Coordinates for localities, beaches and services (approximate, community-maintained)
Published
—
Effective
—
Last checked
01 Oct 2026
Status
Active
Reference: OSMGeneral information

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