Living in Marsascala, Malta — Area Guide for Buyers

Key facts

Location: South-east coast
Landmarks: St Thomas Tower, St Thomas Bay, Żonqor Point
Homes: Apartments, penthouses, villas, maisonettes
Strength: Seafront for less

Marsascala (also spelled Marsaskala) is a seaside town on Malta’s south-east coast, built around a long, deep bay. A promenade lined with restaurants follows the water, and the shallow, family-friendly St Thomas Bay is a short walk away.

Landmarks

St Thomas Tower, a large watchtower built by the Knights in the early 1600s after a Turkish landing.
Żonqor Point, with salt pans cut into the rock along the shore.
The remains of coastal batteries from the time of the Knights and the British.

Property in Marsascala

Seafront apartments and penthouses with open bay views.
Apartments and maisonettes in the streets behind the front.
Villas on the edges of town.

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Who it suits

Buyers who want a sea view and a real community feel for their money; retirees; and families who don’t need to commute to St Julian’s daily. Compare with Birżebbuġa.

Questions & answers

Is Marsascala a good place to live?

It suits people who want the sea on their doorstep and a relaxed, local atmosphere at lower prices than the north-east coast. The trade-off is a longer drive to St Julian’s and Sliema.

What is St Thomas Tower?

A large coastal watchtower built by the Knights in the early 17th century after a Turkish raid landed at Marsascala.

Can foreigners buy property in Marsascala?

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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