Living in Paola, Malta — Area Guide for Buyers

Key facts

Location: South of the Grand Harbour, next to Tarxien
Heritage: Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (UNESCO)
Nearby: Tarxien Temples
Homes: Townhouses, apartments, maisonettes

Paola lies just south of the Grand Harbour, next to Tarxien. It is a busy, practical town with a large main square — and one of the world’s most extraordinary prehistoric sites beneath its streets.

Heritage

The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, an underground burial complex carved in three levels into the rock, discovered in 1902 and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. Visitor numbers are tightly limited.
The Tarxien Temples, a short walk away, part of the Megalithic Temples of Malta World Heritage Site.

Property in Paola

Townhouses and older homes near the centre.
Apartments and maisonettes.

Who it suits

Buyers who want value and a central southern location, close to the Three Cities, the airport and Valletta. See Cospicua and Żejtun.

Questions & answers

What is the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum?

An underground prehistoric burial complex carved into the limestone in Paola, discovered in 1902 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980. Visits are strictly limited to protect it, so book well ahead.

Is Paola a good place to live?

It is central to the south and the harbour area, with shops and services around its main square, and prices well below the north-east coast.

Can foreigners buy property in Paola?

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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