Living in Birkirkara, Malta — Area Guide for Buyers

Key facts

Location: Central Malta
Landmarks: St Helen’s Basilica, Wignacourt Aqueduct
Heritage: Old railway station garden
Homes: Apartments, maisonettes, townhouses, houses of character

Birkirkara is one of the largest towns in Malta, at the very centre of the island. It is busy and practical, with everything close at hand.

Landmarks

St Helen’s Basilica, the town’s grand Baroque church and focus of its main feast.
The Wignacourt Aqueduct, built in the 17th century to carry water to Valletta; its arches still march through Birkirkara and Fleur-de-Lys.
The old railway station, set in a public garden — a reminder of the Malta Railway, which closed in 1931.

Property in Birkirkara

Apartments and maisonettes, the bulk of the market.
Townhouses and houses of character in the old core.

Who it suits

Buyers who want to be central and close to work in Mriehel, Birkirkara and the harbour area, families who want everything nearby, and investors seeking steady rental demand. Neighbouring: Balzan and Santa Venera.

Questions & answers

What is the Wignacourt Aqueduct?

A 17th-century aqueduct built under the Order of St John to carry water to Valletta; many of its arches still stand in Birkirkara and Fleur-de-Lys.

Is Birkirkara a good place to live?

It is very central, with shops, schools and services on hand and the business districts of Mriehel and the harbour area close by. The trade-off is traffic and density.

Can foreigners buy property in Birkirkara?

Yes. EU citizens buying their main residence need no permit; non-EU buyers, and EU citizens buying a second home, normally need an AIP permit unless the property is in a Special Designated Area. See our AIP permit guide.

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