Malta · Town · Northern Harbour district · General information

St Julian's

Also: San Ġiljan, Paceville, Spinola

Business, hospitality and nightlife centre with marina living at Portomaso, hotels on St George's Bay and the Spinola Bay restaurant front.

Character

Lively, commercial and international; Paceville is loud at night.

Lifestyle

Restaurants, hotels, marina, nightlife; busy in summer.

Amenities

Offices, hotels, cinemas, casinos, gyms, supermarkets and language schools.

Schools & education

State and independent schools nearby; English-language schools cluster here.

Healthcare

Private clinics; Gżira health centre; Mater Dei 10–15 minutes.

Transport

Many bus routes; walking distance to Sliema; tallinja Direct express to Valletta.

Shopping

Bay Street complex and local shops; Sliema's shops nearby.

Restaurants & cafés

Spinola Bay and Balluta waterfront restaurants; Paceville bars and clubs.

Recreation

St George's Bay sandy beach, Portomaso marina, the promenade to Sliema.

Beaches & coast

St George's Bay (sandy, small) and Balluta Bay.

Property market (general information)

High-end apartments at Portomaso and Pendergardens; hotels and serviced apartments.

Rental market (general information)

High demand from professionals in gaming and finance.

Cost of living

Premium (general information).

MPRP relevance

Portomaso and seafront apartments typically exceed MPRP minimums.