Living in Siġġiewi, Malta — Area Guide for Buyers

Key facts

Location: South-west Malta
Landmarks: Girgenti Palace, Laferla Cross
Coast: Għar Lapsi
Homes: Farmhouses, houses of character, villas, maisonettes

Siġġiewi is one of Malta’s largest villages by area, surrounded by fields, valleys and quiet lanes. It has a handsome Baroque core and is the gateway to some of the island’s best countryside.

Landmarks

Girgenti Palace, built in 1625 as the Inquisitor’s summer retreat, now an official residence of the Prime Minister.
The Laferla Cross, on a hilltop about 200 metres above sea level, with a pilgrimage path lined with statues of the Passion.
Għar Lapsi, a small inlet with clear water, popular with swimmers and divers.
The Limestone Heritage park, set in a former quarry.

Property in Siġġiewi

Farmhouses and country homes.
Houses of character in the village core.
Villas and maisonettes on the edges of the village.

See the Dingli and Siġġiewi area guide.

Who it suits

Buyers who want space, countryside and a strong village community — and who are happy to drive to the coast and the business areas.

Questions & answers

What is Girgenti Palace?

A 17th-century palace built as a summer retreat for the Inquisitor of Malta, in the countryside near Siġġiewi. Today it is an official residence of the Prime Minister.

What is the Laferla Cross?

A large cross on a hilltop above Siġġiewi, erected in the early 20th century, reached by a path lined with statues of the Passion and visited on an annual pilgrimage.

Can foreigners buy property in Siġġiewi?

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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