Malta · Region · General information
South Malta
Harbour towns, fishing villages and the airport district: the Three Cities, Marsaskala, Marsaxlokk, Żejtun and Żabbar, with traditional communities and generally lower prices.
The south-east of Malta runs from the fortified Three Cities on the Grand Harbour through Żabbar and Żejtun to the fishing harbour of Marsaxlokk and the seaside town of Marsaskala. Malta International Airport and the Freeport are in this region. Towns here keep strong village traditions and prices are generally lower than in the Sliema–St Julian's area.
- Character
- Traditional, community-focused, good value.
- Lifestyle
- Local, maritime, quieter.
- Schools & education
- Local schools.
- Healthcare
- Health centres; hospital 20–30 minutes.
- Transport
- Bus routes to Valletta; the airport at Luqa; the Three Cities ferry to Valletta.
- Property market (general information)
- Townhouses, terraced houses, maisonettes and newer apartment blocks; seafront apartments in Marsaskala.
- Cost of living
- Lower to moderate (general information).
Sources & Verification
Verified 1 October 2026 against the sources below- EU Institution
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)
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 - Secondary
OpenStreetMap — place coordinates
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Coordinates for localities, beaches and services (approximate, community-maintained)
- Published
- —
- Effective
- —
- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: OSMGeneral information