Cities in Malta
The most important cities in Malta at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
San Ġwann
San Ġwann, strategically located in the heart of Malta, is a predominantly modern town that has evolved from a small rural community into a bustling …
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Pietà
Pietà, nestled on Malta's northeastern coast between the fortifications of Floriana and the bustling town of Msida, offers a unique and authentic Mal…
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St. Paul's Bay
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Mellieha Bay
Malta's largest sandy beach, renowned for its shallow waters and family-friendly atmosphere.
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Qala
Qala is the easternmost village in Gozo, known for its pristine coastline, stunning views of Comino and Malta, and Ħondoq ir-Rummien bay.
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Żejtun
Żejtun, also known as Città Beland, is a historic southeastern town with a rich history dating back to Phoenician and Roman times.
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Fontana
Fontana, also known as 'Triq tal-Għajn' (Spring Street), is a small village near Victoria, known for its ever-flowing springs.
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Fgura
Fgura is a relatively modern town that grew rapidly after World War II to become one of the main residential and commercial areas.
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Xewkija
Xewkija is one of Gozo's oldest villages, dominated by the massive dome of its Rotunda church, dedicated to St.
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Mqabba
Mqabba is renowned for its stone quarries, which extract the high-quality globigerina limestone, and for its paleo-Christian catacombs.
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Marsaskala (Wied il-Għajn)
Marsaskala is a seaside town built around a long, picturesque bay, popular with locals for its waterfront restaurants.
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Iklin
Iklin is a relatively new locality that developed from a rural area into a modern residential town, bordering Lija and Birkirkara.
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Qrendi
Qrendi is a village in the southwest, famous for its proximity to the megalithic temples of Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra, and the Blue Grotto.
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Dingli
Dingli is located at Malta's highest point and is famous for its dramatic cliffs, offering breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
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Mġarr, Malta
Mġarr is a rural village in northwestern Malta, surrounded by farmland and known for the Ta' Ħaġrat and Skorba prehistoric temples.
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Għajnsielem
Għajnsielem is the first village seen by visitors to Gozo as it overlooks Mġarr Harbour, the arrival point of the ferry from Malta.
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Mosta
Mosta is famous for its Rotunda, commonly known as the Mosta Dome, which has one of the largest unsupported domes in the world.
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Popeye Village
The original 1980 film set of the musical 'Popeye', located in Anchor Bay.
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Għarb
Għarb is a traditional village in western Gozo, known for its picturesque parish church, folklore museum, and the Ta' Pinu Sanctuary.
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Żebbuġ, Malta
Żebbuġ, also known as Città Rohan, is one of the oldest towns in Malta, known for its grand parish church and its feasts.
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Senglea (L-Isla)
Senglea, also known as L-Isla, is a fortified city and one of the Three Cities, offering stunning views of the Grand Harbour.
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Żabbar
Żabbar, also known as Città Hompesch, is one of the largest towns in southern Malta, with a strong religious and cultural heritage.
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Nadur
Situated on a plateau in eastern Gozo, Nadur is famous for its vibrant carnival, its maritime influence, and the Ta' Kenuna Tower.
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Xagħra
Xagħra is a large village in Gozo, famous for the UNESCO-listed Ġgantija Temples, Calypso's Cave, and Ramla Bay.
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Xgħajra
Xgħajra is a small coastal town known for its long promenade, rocky coast, and well-preserved British-era fortifications.
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Santa Luċija
Santa Luċija is one of the more modern towns in Malta, designed in the 1960s, and known for its Chinese Garden of Serenity.
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Lija
Lija, the last of the 'Three Villages', is renowned for its fireworks tradition, citrus groves, and the distinctive Belvedere Tower.
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Żebbuġ, Gozo
Żebbuġ, perched on a hill in northern Gozo, is renowned for its stunning views, its onyx deposits, and its scenic coastline.
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Attard
Attard, part of the 'Three Villages' along with Balzan and Lija, is known for its villas, gardens, and the San Anton Presidential Palace.
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Mtarfa
Mtarfa is a small town overlooking Mdina, known for its past as a British military barracks and its distinctive clock tower.
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Siġġiewi (Città Ferdinand)
Siġġiewi is a rural town known for its vast fields, farmhouses, and proximity to Buskett Gardens and Dingli Cliffs.
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Balzan
Balzan is a charming and picturesque village, one of the 'Three Villages', known for its quiet alleys and elegant townhouses.
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Sannat
Sannat is a village in Gozo renowned for its dramatic Ta' Ċenċ Cliffs, its rich flora, and traditional lace-making.
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Sliema
Sliema is a major commercial and residential hub on the northeast coast of Malta, famous for its promenade and shopping.
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Birżebbuġa
Birżebbuġa is a southern seaside town, known for its sandy beach, Pretty Bay, and its proximity to the Malta Freeport.
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Valletta
Valletta, the capital city of Malta, is a fortified city and a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its Baroque architecture.
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Paradise Bay
A secluded and picturesque cove in northern Malta, offering crystal-clear turquoise waters and stunning views across to Gozo and Comino.
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Qawra
Qawra is a resort town adjacent to Buġibba, known for its hotels, the Malta National Aquarium, and the Salina Nature Park.
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Marsa
Situated at the inner end of the Grand Harbour, Marsa is a key industrial hub, featuring a power station and a horse racing track.
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Għasri
Għasri is the smallest village in Gozo, known for the secluded, fjord-like Wied il-Għasri and the Giordan Lighthouse.
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Tarxien
Tarxien is famous for its megalithic temples, another key prehistoric complex and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Qormi (Città Pinto)
Qormi is known as the 'bread city' of Malta, with a long history of baking that is still alive in its many bakeries today.
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Vittoriosa (Birgu)
Birgu, also called Vittoriosa, is one of the Three Cities, renowned for its vital role during the Great Siege of 1565.
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Floriana
Floriana is a fortified town and suburb of Valletta, known for its large squares, gardens, and historical granaries.
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St. Julian's
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Buġibba
Buġibba is a popular holiday resort within St.
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Paola
Paola is a major commercial hub in the south of Malta, famous for the prehistoric Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum.
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Swieqi
Swieqi is a relatively new town and a quiet residential area, located close to the busy hubs of St.
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Ħamrun
Ħamrun is one of Malta's most populous towns, known for its shopping and the feast of St.
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Kerċem
Kerċem is a village to the west of Victoria, situated in the picturesque Lunzjata Valley, and known for its rural environment.
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What are the largest cities in Malta?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
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Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.