Living in Santa Venera, Malta — Area Guide for Buyers

Key facts

Location: Central Malta, between Birkirkara and Ħamrun
Landmarks: Casa Leoni, Wignacourt Water Tower
Homes: Townhouses, apartments, maisonettes
Good for: Central location

Santa Venera is a small town in the centre of Malta, between Birkirkara, Ħamrun and Qormi. It is mostly residential, with good access to everything.

Landmarks

Casa Leoni, built in 1730 as a summer residence for Grand Master Antonio Manoel de Vilhena, today used as government offices.
The Wignacourt Water Tower (it-Turretta), part of the 17th-century aqueduct system, restored in recent years.

Property in Santa Venera

Townhouses — some with original features — see townhouses for sale in Santa Venera.
Apartments and maisonettes.

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Who it suits

Buyers who want to be central at sensible prices, commuters to Valletta and Mriehel, and investors. Neighbouring: Birkirkara and Ħamrun.

Questions & answers

What is Casa Leoni?

A palace built in 1730 as a summer residence for Grand Master Antonio Manoel de Vilhena, beside the arches of the Wignacourt Aqueduct; it now houses government offices.

Is Santa Venera central?

Very. It sits between Birkirkara, Ħamrun and Qormi, minutes from Valletta, Mriehel and Mater Dei Hospital.

Can foreigners buy property in Santa Venera?

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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