Key facts
- Location
- South-east Malta, inland from Marsaxlokk
- Name
- From the Arabic word for olive
- Landmark
- Church of St Catherine by Lorenzo Gafà
- Homes
- Houses of character, townhouses, maisonettes
Żejtun is one of the oldest towns in the south of Malta. Its name comes from the Arabic word for olive, and olive growing has been part of its identity since antiquity.
Heritage
- The parish Church of St Catherine, designed by Lorenzo Gafà in the Maltese Baroque style and built between 1692 and 1778.
- St Catherine’s Old Church, the 15th-century chapel that preceded it.
- The Żejtun Roman villa, found in 1961, with stone blocks from an ancient olive oil industry.
Property in Żejtun
- Houses of character and townhouses in the old core — good value compared with central Malta.
- Maisonettes and apartments in newer areas.
Living there
Żejtun is a short drive from the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, its Sunday market and seafood restaurants, and from the beaches of Marsascala and St Thomas Bay. The airport is close.
Who it suits
Buyers looking for an authentic historic town and a character home at a sensible price. Read buying a house of character and Marsaxlokk and Żejtun.
