Living in Paola
A large town at the head of the southern harbour, built around a big square and a strong local identity. Paola is central for the south, well connected, and among the cheaper towns within easy reach of Valletta.
Paola at a glance
- Lifestyle
- Town, local, well-connected
- Best for
- Budget-conscious renters, families, commuters to Valletta
- Atmosphere
- Busy centre, quieter residential streets
- Property market
- Apartments, maisonettes and older townhouses
- Typical property types
- Apartments, maisonettes, townhouses
Why live in Paola?
Close to Valletta
One of the quicker southern towns for getting into the capital.
Price
Low rents for the location.
A real square
Paola’s square is the centre of the town’s life.
Transport
A major bus hub with routes across the south.
The lifestyle
Paola is a busy, working town with a strong sense of itself and not much that is aimed at outsiders. The centre and the main roads are noisy and parking is difficult; residential streets behind them are ordinary and calmer. It is well placed for anyone working in Valletta or the Three Cities, and poorly placed for anyone heading north each morning. Housing is plentiful and cheap by island standards.
Property in Paola
Apartments and maisonettes in quantity, with older townhouses in the core. Rents are low relative to the access on offer. Condition varies widely, particularly in older buildings. Unfurnished lets are common. Space per euro is good, and the trade is noise and density rather than distance.
Who is this area best for?
Commuters to Valletta
One of the better-connected southern towns.
Budget-conscious renters
Low rents close to the capital.
Families
Schools, services and affordable space.
Less suited to
Anyone wanting quiet or easy parking, and anyone commuting north.
What's nearby?
- Valletta10 min
- Malta International Airport10 min
- St Julian's15 min
- Sliema15 min
Approximate driving times, outside peak hours.
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