Malta · Northern Harbour District
Ta' Xbiex
Ta' Xbiex - a locality with 11 registered entities across 5 streets.
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- Island
- Malta
- District
- Northern Harbour District
- Known streets
- 37
- Hotels listed
- 3
- Festas / events
- 1
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What Ta' Xbiex is useful for
- 1 parish feast on the 2026 Church.mt calendar give Ta' Xbiex an active village feast/event presence.
Data sources: ImaginaMalta locality registry · hotels registry (OSM/ODbL, snapshot 2026-06-14) · Archdiocese of Malta / Church.mt — Feasts in Malta and Gozo in 2026 (checked 2026-06-15) · editorial: NSO Malta — population, density, demographics.; data.gov.mt — administrative and population data by locality / district / region.; VisitMalta — official tourism information.; Malta Public Transport — buses.; Ta' Xbiex Local Council.
About Ta' Xbiex
Ta' Xbiex — harbour-side town: marina, embassies and living
Ta' Xbiex is a small town in the Northern Harbour District of Malta, on a point of Marsamxett Harbour between Msida and Gżira. It is known for its yacht marina, harbour-front villas, and the concentration of foreign embassies and diplomatic residences.
Where is Ta' Xbiex?
Ta' Xbiex occupies a small promontory on Marsamxett Harbour, between Msida Creek and Gżira, facing Manoel Island and Valletta. It belongs to the Northern Harbour District and is one of the smaller localities by area.
History of Ta' Xbiex
Ta' Xbiex developed in the 19th and 20th centuries as a residential area of villas along Marsamxett Harbour. Its sheltered waterfront made it a centre for yachting, with marina facilities established along the front. Over time it became a preferred location for embassies and diplomatic residences, reinforcing its low-density, residential character.
What to see in Ta' Xbiex
Ta' Xbiex marina and seafront — a yacht marina and harbour-front promenade with views toward Valletta and Manoel Island. Harbour-side villas — early 20th-century residences along the front. Diplomatic quarter — embassies and diplomatic residences in the town.
Transport in Ta' Xbiex
Ta' Xbiex is served by Malta Public Transport bus routes, with connections via Msida and Gżira toward Sliema and Valletta. There is no rail or ferry terminal in the town itself; the Sliema ferry is nearby. Local movement is by bus, car or on foot.
Living in Ta' Xbiex
Ta' Xbiex is a quiet, low-density harbour-side town with villas, a marina and a diplomatic presence, central yet calmer than neighbouring Sliema or Gżira. Assessments of cost of living and housing should be based on current local data rather than general impressions.
- Official name
- Ta' Xbiex
- Island
- Malta
- District
- Northern Harbour District
- Known for
- Yacht marina; embassies
- Transport
- Bus routes; near Msida/Gżira
Sources: NSO Malta — population, density, demographics. · data.gov.mt — administrative and population data by locality / district / region. · VisitMalta — official tourism information. · Malta Public Transport — buses. · Ta' Xbiex Local Council. · Updated 2026-06-13
Getting around Ta' Xbiex by bus
Ta' Xbiex is served by 1 bus route across 2 stops (Malta Public Transport data). Transport access score: 3/10 — a coverage measure, not a service-quality rating.