Key facts
- Location
- Central Malta, one of the Three Villages
- Festa
- Transfiguration, 6 August — known for fireworks
- Notable
- Villa Francia, an official residence of the Prime Minister
- Homes
- Houses of character, villas, townhouses
Lija is the smallest in feel of the Three Villages — Attard, Balzan and Lija — and one of the most charming. Its streets of old townhouses, walled gardens and villas make it a favourite of buyers who want character in the centre of the island.
The village
At the edge of the old core stands the Lija Belvedere, a tower that once belonged to the gardens of a private villa. The 18th-century Villa Francia is an official residence of the Prime Minister of Malta. Each year on 6 August the village celebrates the feast of the Transfiguration with one of Malta’s most famous fireworks displays.
Property in Lija
- Houses of character with courtyards, arches and gardens.
- Villas in quiet residential streets.
- Townhouses and a limited number of apartments.
See property for sale in Lija and villas for sale in Lija.
Who it suits
Buyers looking for a characterful home with outdoor space, families who want quiet streets close to central schools, and anyone who prefers village life with the coast a short drive away. Read the Three Villages guide and buying a house of character.
