Area guide
Kalkara
Kalkara wraps around the Kalkara creek facing Vittoriosa across the Grand Harbour and contains both the historic Bighi Naval Hospital site (now home to the Malta Council for Science and Technology) and the modern Smart City development. The town blends maritime heritage with one of Malta's most ambitious technology-and-mixed-use SDAs.
Property market snapshot
Live median asking prices and listing counts for Kalkara, refreshed daily.
- Median sale price
- €570,000
- Median rent
- €1,300
- For sale
- 14
- For rent
- 11
Prices by property type
| Property type | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| apartment | 5 | €425,000 |
| farmhouse | 3 | €1,535,000 |
| town house | 3 | €580,000 |
Live figures as of 26 September 2026, from asking prices on Darscover.
What it is like to live here
Kalkara is harbour-village in the old core and corporate-modern in Smart City, with both halves connected by waterfront promenades.
Best for
- tech-sector employees at Smart City
- buyers wanting harbour views
- investors targeting Smart City SDA stock
Neighbourhoods and sub areas
Smart City, Bighi, Kalkara village core
Getting around
Roughly 15 minutes to Valletta by car and 15 minutes to the airport; harbour ferry connections to Valletta from Three Cities run within walking distance.
Nearby
- Valletta (ferry): 5 min (ferry)
- Valletta: 15 min (drive)
- Malta International Airport: 15 min (drive)
- Sliema: 18 min (drive)
Notable developments
Smart City Malta
Smart City Malta is the technology and business mixed-use Special Designated Area on Kalkara's northern coast. It pairs office buildings (anchored by SmartCity Tower and the surrounding Innovation campus) with apartment blocks, retail, and a public seafront promenade.
Bighi
The former British Naval Hospital at Bighi has been converted into the Esplora interactive science centre and the Malta Council for Science and Technology, with surrounding heritage townhouses commanding harbour-view premiums.
Notes for buyers
Smart City is a Special Designated Area, which means non-EU buyers can purchase without an AIP permit, without the minimum-price floor, and without the one-property restriction.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kalkara a good place to live?
Kalkara suits tech-sector employees at smart city, buyers wanting harbour views and investors targeting smart city sda stock. Kalkara is harbour-village in the old core and corporate-modern in Smart City, with both halves connected by waterfront promenades. Read the lifestyle and transport notes above to judge the fit for your own plans.
How much does property cost in Kalkara?
The median asking sale price in Kalkara is €570,000 and the median asking rent is €1,300 per month, from live Darscover listings. See the snapshot above for listing counts and prices by type.
How do you get around Kalkara?
Roughly 15 minutes to Valletta by car and 15 minutes to the airport; harbour ferry connections to Valletta from Three Cities run within walking distance.
See homes in this area
Browse live listings in Kalkara, or open the full market report for the numbers behind these medians.