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Malta · Town · Northern Harbour district · General information

Swieqi & Madliena

Also: Swieqi, Madliena, Is-Swieqi

Residential neighbourhoods behind St Julian's: quieter streets, family houses and villas, and the Madliena hill with sea views.

Last verified: 1 October 2026
Fort Madliena above Swieqi
Photo: Frank Vincentz · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Swieqi is a mainly residential town on the slope above St Julian's and Pembroke, developed largely from the 1970s. It offers terraced houses, maisonettes and apartments close to the nightlife and business area but away from the noise; Madliena, on the hill to the north, is known for villas and views over the coast.

Character
Suburban and family-oriented; walking distance to St Julian's.
Lifestyle
Residential, family-oriented.
Amenities
Local shops, schools, sports facilities; Pembroke park-and-ride nearby.
Schools & education
Primary school; several independent schools in neighbouring Pembroke and St Andrew's.
Healthcare
Clinics nearby; hospital within 15 minutes.
Transport
Bus routes to Valletta and Sliema; close to the coast road.
Property market (general information)
Terraced houses, maisonettes, villas in Madliena; newer apartment blocks.
Cost of living
Upper-mid (general information).
MPRP relevance
Houses and villas commonly exceed the MPRP purchase minimum.

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Sources & Verification

Verified 1 October 2026 against the sources below
  • OpenStreetMap — place coordinates

    OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Secondary

    Coordinates for localities, beaches and services (approximate, community-maintained)

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    01 Oct 2026
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    Active
    Reference: OSMGeneral information
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