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Xgħajra
Xgħajra - a locality with 11 registered entities across 5 streets.
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- Island
- Malta
- District
- Southern Harbour District
- Known streets
- 35
- Hotels listed
- 3
- Attractions
- 1
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Cultural heritage in Xgħajra
Mapped 2 forts, 1 archaeological site with named records in Xgħajra from OpenStreetMap. Data may be incomplete; verify details locally.
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Sports & recreation in Xgħajra
Mapped 1 swimming pool with named records in Xgħajra from OpenStreetMap. Data may be incomplete; verify details locally.
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Data sources: ImaginaMalta locality registry · hotels registry (OSM/ODbL, snapshot 2026-06-14) · attractions registry (OSM/ODbL, snapshot 2026-06-14) · 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.; Xgħajra Local Council.
About Xgħajra
Xgħajra — coastal village: seafront, coastal defences and living
Xgħajra is a small coastal village in the Southern Harbour District of Malta, on the shoreline east of the Three Cities and Żabbar. It is a quiet, mainly residential seaside village with a rocky coast and remains of coastal defences.
Where is Xgħajra?
Xgħajra lies on the south-eastern coast just beyond the Grand Harbour, east of the Three Cities and below Żabbar, with a rocky shoreline facing the open sea. It belongs to the Southern Harbour District and is one of the smaller coastal localities.
History of Xgħajra
The Xgħajra coastline formed part of Malta's coastal defence network, with batteries and entrenchments guarding the approaches east of the Grand Harbour. The settlement remained small and rural before developing in the 20th century into a residential and summer-home village, later established as a separate locality with its own council.
What to see in Xgħajra
Xgħajra seafront — a rocky coast and promenade facing the open sea. Coastal defence remains — traces of batteries and entrenchments along the shoreline. Views toward the Grand Harbour approaches — from the eastern coast.
Transport in Xgħajra
Xgħajra is served by Malta Public Transport bus routes, generally via Żabbar and the Three Cities, connecting toward Valletta. There is no rail or ferry service. Local movement is mainly by bus or car.
Living in Xgħajra
Xgħajra is a small, quiet coastal village suited to those seeking seaside residential living away from the busier centres. Assessments of cost of living and housing should be based on current local data rather than general impressions.
- Official name
- Xgħajra
- Island
- Malta
- District
- Southern Harbour District
- Character
- Small coastal residential village
- Transport
- Bus routes via Żabbar / Three Cities
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. · Xgħajra Local Council. · Updated 2026-06-13
Getting around Xgħajra by bus
Xgħajra is served by 4 bus routes across 1 stop (Malta Public Transport data). Transport access score: 4/10 — a coverage measure, not a service-quality rating.
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