Key facts
- Why Malta
- Climate, English, community, healthcare
- Residency
- EU free movement; Malta Retirement Programme for eligible pensioners
- Popular areas
- Sliema, St Paul’s Bay, Mellieħa, Gozo
- Homes
- Lift-served apartments near amenities
Why retirees choose Malta
- Climate — mild winters and long summers.
- English — an official language, used everywhere.
- Community — a sociable culture and a large international population.
- Healthcare — public and private options. See healthcare in Malta.
- Travel — flights to much of Europe in a few hours.
Residency
EU citizens can move under free movement rules; eligible non-EU and EU pensioners may consider the Malta Retirement Programme — see the Malta Retirement Programme.
Choosing a home
- A lift, or ground-floor living.
- Walkable to shops, cafés, a pharmacy and the bus.
- Outdoor space — a terrace for the long evenings.
- Good insulation for comfort year-round.
Where
Sliema for walkability, St Paul’s Bay and Mellieħa for sea views at lower prices, and quieter villages for calm. See the best places to live.
