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St Paul's Bay
Also: San Pawl il-Baħar
Malta's largest locality by residents, a coastal town including Buġibba, Qawra and Xemxija: seafront apartments, a large international community and year-round services.
St Paul's Bay is the administrative locality that includes Buġibba and Qawra. It has grown from a fishing village into the largest locality in Malta by population, with a long seafront, hotels, supermarkets, a health centre nearby and a mix of permanent residents and holiday-makers. Prices are generally lower than the Sliema area, which attracts both families and retirees.
- Character
- Coastal, lively in summer, quieter in winter; international.
- Amenities
- Supermarkets, hotels, clinics, schools, the National Aquarium.
- Schools & education
- State primary and secondary schools.
- Healthcare
- Health centre services via Mosta; private clinics.
- Transport
- Buses to Valletta (direct and express), Mellieħa and the Gozo ferry.
- Beaches & coast
- Rocky foreshore and lidos; sandy beaches at Mellieħa and Golden Bay nearby.
- Property market (general information)
- Mostly apartments, many with sea views; some maisonettes and villas in Xemxija.
- Rental market (general information)
- Large rental stock; strong demand from international residents.
- MPRP relevance
- A wide price range; the marketplace flags which listings meet the MPRP minimum.
No current listings in St Paul's Bay in the marketplace right now.
Browse all propertiesSources & 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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- Effective
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- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: OSMGeneral information