Area guide
Marsaskala
Marsaskala is the south's largest seaside town with rapid new-build supply.
Marsaskala is the south's largest seaside town, set around a long narrow inlet that drove its reputation as a low-rise summer resort. The town has grown rapidly with new apartment developments along Triq is-Salini and the Ta' Monita area, while the older core retains traditional terraced housing.
Property market snapshot
Live median asking prices and listing counts for Marsaskala, refreshed daily.
- Median sale price
- €358,000
- Median rent
- €1,200
- For sale
- 112
- For rent
- 194
Prices by property type
| Property type | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| apartment | 52 | €319,250 |
| penthouse | 32 | €409,500 |
| maisonette | 16 | €287,500 |
| farmhouse | 4 | €1,875,000 |
Live figures as of 26 September 2026, from asking prices on Darscover.
What it is like to live here
Marsaskala is more domestic than tourist by Maltese standards: weekday residential with weekend Maltese family activity around the bay restaurants.
Best for
- value-focused buyers
- second-home owners
- buy-to-let in the local long-let segment
Neighbourhoods and sub areas
Marsaskala Bay, Ta' Monita, Żonqor
Getting around
About 25 minutes by car to Valletta and 15 minutes to the airport; coastal road to Marsaxlokk and Żabbar runs through the town.
Driving times
- Valletta25 min
- Malta International Airport15 min
- Mater Dei Hospital25 min
- St Thomas Bay6 min
Nearby
- Valletta: 25 min (drive)
- Marsaxlokk: 12 min (drive)
- Malta International Airport: 15 min (drive)
- Mater Dei Hospital: 25 min (drive)
Bus routes
- 91
- 92
- 93
- 119
- 124
Parking: Free street parking is generally easy outside the bay-front strip; modern blocks include underground spaces.
Schools
- Marsaskala Primary School (state)
- St Thomas More College Zejtun Secondary (state)
- St Margaret College Verdala (state)
Notes for buyers
- Modern 2-bed apartments from 200k euro; bay-view 3-beds from 320k.
- Strong off-plan supply along Triq is-Salini and the Ta' Monita area; staged payments are typical.
- Marina-conversion proposals are politically contested locally; verify Local Plan status before relying on a redevelopment thesis.
- Outside any SDA: non-EU buyers need an AIP permit and minimum-price floors apply.
- Best square-metre value of the southeast at the price of a 25 minute commute to the central business strip.
Who lives here
- Population
- 13,800
- Median age
- 42
- Foreign born
- 23%
- Homeowners
- 75%
- Walkability
- 56/100
Frequently asked questions
Is Marsaskala a good place to live?
Marsaskala suits value-focused buyers, second-home owners and buy-to-let in the local long-let segment. Marsaskala is more domestic than tourist by Maltese standards: weekday residential with weekend Maltese family activity around the bay restaurants. Read the lifestyle and transport notes above to judge the fit for your own plans.
How much does property cost in Marsaskala?
The median asking sale price in Marsaskala is €358,000 and the median asking rent is €1,200 per month, from live Darscover listings. See the snapshot above for listing counts and prices by type.
How do you get around Marsaskala?
About 25 minutes by car to Valletta and 15 minutes to the airport; coastal road to Marsaxlokk and Żabbar runs through the town.
See homes in this area
Browse live listings in Marsaskala, or open the full market report for the numbers behind these medians.