Area guide
St Paul's Bay
St Paul's Bay is Malta's largest local council by population, stretching from the original village around the bay through the resort districts of Buġibba, Qawra, and Xemxija. The waterfront mixes traditional fishing-village townhouses with high-density tourist apartment blocks and a long seaside promenade.
Property market snapshot
Live median asking prices and listing counts for St Paul's Bay, refreshed daily.
- Median sale price
- €372,000
- Median rent
- €1,200
- For sale
- 1,243
- For rent
- 3,782
Prices by property type
| Property type | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| apartment | 659 | €372,000 |
| penthouse | 204 | €458,500 |
| maisonette | 88 | €404,000 |
| villa | 11 | €1,900,000 |
| farmhouse | 9 | €2,125,000 |
| house of character | 7 | €1,595,500 |
| duplex | 7 | €477,000 |
| bungalow | 6 | €1,900,000 |
| palazzo | 5 | €0 |
| terraced house | 3 | €1,750,000 |
Live figures as of October 7, 2026, from asking prices on Darscover.
What it is like to live here
St Paul's Bay is summer-resort in feel along Buġibba and Qawra, with a quieter year-round residential community in the older village core and the Xemxija ridge.
Best for
- buy-to-let in the holiday segment
- first-time buyers seeking value
- second-home owners
Neighbourhoods and sub areas
Buġibba, Qawra, Xemxija, St Paul's Bay village
Getting around
Roughly 30 minutes by car to Valletta and 35 to 40 minutes to the airport; on the main north-south bus axis to Mellieħa and Ċirkewwa.
Nearby
- Mellieħa: 10 min (drive)
- Sliema: 20 min (drive)
- Valletta: 30 min (drive)
- Malta International Airport: 35 min (drive)
Notes for buyers
Outside the SDAs at Buġibba's marina developments, non-EU buyers typically need an AIP permit; minimum prices set by the regulator apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is St Paul's Bay a good place to live?
St Paul's Bay suits buy-to-let in the holiday segment, first-time buyers seeking value and second-home owners. St Paul's Bay is summer-resort in feel along Buġibba and Qawra, with a quieter year-round residential community in the older village core and the Xemxija ridge. Read the lifestyle and transport notes above to judge the fit for your own plans.
How much does property cost in St Paul's Bay?
The median asking sale price in St Paul's Bay is €372,000 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 St Paul's Bay?
Roughly 30 minutes by car to Valletta and 35 to 40 minutes to the airport; on the main north-south bus axis to Mellieħa and Ċirkewwa.
See homes in this area
Browse live listings in St Paul's Bay, or open the full market report for the numbers behind these medians.