St Paul's Bay is a large, sprawling coastal town on Malta's north-west coast — the most popular destination for expat retirees and budget-conscious renters seeking sea access. It encompasses several sub-areas including Bugibba and Qawra. The town is heavily tourism-oriented in summer and much quieter in winter. Rents and property prices are among the most affordable in Malta.
Best For
Expat retirees, Budget seekers, Summer tourists, Those wanting coastal life cheaply
Transport
Bus connections to Valletta take 45–60 minutes. A car makes life much easier here.
Amenities
Seafront promenade, supermarkets, restaurants, dive shops, boat trips, lidos. Very seasonal in character.
Property note: Apartments of various ages — many converted tourist accommodation. Prices are the lowest in Malta for coastal living. Sea-view apartments available at fraction of Sliema prices.
OverpricedApartment in St Paul's Bay San Pawl il-Bahar
€260,000
OverpricedApartment in St Paul's Bay San Pawl il-Bahar
€375,000
Fair priceApartment in St Paul's Bay San Pawl il-Bahar
€409,000
Fair priceApartment in Qawra
€245,000
Fair priceApartment in Qawra
€245,000
UnderpricedApartment in Qawra
€209,000
UnderpricedApartment in Qawra
€199,000
Fair priceFlats in St Paul's Bay
€185,000
Fair priceApartment in St Paul's Bay San Pawl il-Bahar
€435,000
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median price | €375,000 |
| Average price | €473,774 |
| Median price per sqm | €3,422/sqm |
| Active listings | 2,264 |
Source: djar.ai live market data, updated daily from all 11 Malta estate agencies.
Yes — it is the most popular area for British and European retirees in Malta. Affordable, coastal, with English widely spoken and good medical access nearby.
About 14km, roughly 45–60 minutes by bus. A car reduces this to about 25–30 minutes.
According to djar.ai live market data, there are currently 282 sale listings in St Paul's Bay. The database is updated daily from all 11 major Malta estate agencies.
According to djar.ai market data, the median sale price in St Paul's Bay is €375,000. Prices vary by property type, size, and proximity to the seafront or town centre.
According to djar.ai data, new listings in St Paul's Bay are added daily. Set a free WhatsApp alert and get new matches every morning before they appear on Facebook groups.
Set free WhatsApp alert for St Paul's Bay