Living in Mġarr, Malta — Area Guide for Buyers

Key facts

Location: North-west Malta
Beaches nearby: Golden Bay, Għajn Tuffieħa
Heritage: Ta’ Ħaġrat and Skorba temples
Homes: Farmhouses, houses of character, villas

Mġarr is a rural village in the north-west of Malta, surrounded by terraced fields and valleys. It is close to the sandy beaches of Golden Bay and Għajn Tuffieħa, yet far quieter than the resorts.

Heritage

The Church of the Assumption, known as the “egg church” — built in the 1930s with money raised largely from the sale of local eggs.
Ta’ Ħaġrat and Skorba temples, among the oldest prehistoric structures on the islands.
Żammitello Palace, an ornate 19th-century manor house just west of the village.

Property in Mġarr

Farmhouses and country homes, often with land.
Houses of character in the village.
Villas with country and sea views.

Who it suits

Buyers who want countryside and beaches over city life — families, retirees and remote workers. Nearby: Mellieħa.

Questions & answers

Why is Mġarr’s church called the egg church?

The Church of the Assumption was built in the 1930s largely with money parishioners raised by selling local eggs.

Which temples are in Mġarr?

Ta’ Ħaġrat, on the edge of the village, and Skorba at nearby Żebbiegħ — among the oldest prehistoric structures on the islands.

Can foreigners buy property in Mġarr?

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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