Living in Lija
The third of the Three Villages, known for its trees, its old houses and a quiet that is unusual this close to the middle of the island. Lija is small, established and residential, with very little that is new.
Lija at a glance
- Lifestyle
- Village, historic, leafy
- Best for
- Families, couples, people wanting an old house
- Atmosphere
- Quiet and traditional
- Property market
- Houses of character and villas, few apartments
- Typical property types
- Houses of character, villas, townhouses, some apartments
Why live in Lija?
Trees and gardens
Lija is greener than almost anywhere else inland.
Old housing
A concentration of genuine houses of character.
Quiet
Small, residential and largely free of through traffic.
Central
Close to Mosta, Birkirkara and the main routes.
The lifestyle
Lija is quiet, old and small, and the people who live there tend to have chosen it deliberately. There is a village square, a church and not a great deal else in the way of commerce — everyday shopping happens in Birkirkara or Mosta. Streets in the core are narrow and parking is a real constraint. As with Balzan, much of the appeal is the old housing, and much of the work is the old housing.
Property in Lija
Mostly older and larger: houses of character, villas and townhouses, with only a small number of apartments. Gardens and courtyards are common, which is unusual and much of the reason people look here. Stock is limited and moves slowly. Condition ranges from fully restored to barely touched, and rents reflect that more than the address does.
Who is this area best for?
Families
Space, gardens and a quiet village.
People wanting character
Among the best old housing on the island.
Couples
If a smaller old house is what is wanted.
Less suited to
Anyone wanting modern stock, easy parking, or a choice of available properties at any given moment.
What's nearby?
- St Julian's15 min
- Sliema15 min
- Malta International Airport15 min
- Valletta20 min
Approximate driving times, outside peak hours.
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