Living in Xaghra
One of Gozo’s largest villages, on a plateau above Ramla Bay with a wide square at its centre. Xaghra is among the most sought-after addresses on the island for people relocating from Malta or abroad.
Xaghra at a glance
- Lifestyle
- Village, elevated, Gozitan
- Best for
- Families, remote workers, buyers wanting a farmhouse
- Atmosphere
- Quiet and settled, busy in the square
- Property market
- Farmhouses, houses of character, apartments
- Typical property types
- Farmhouses, townhouses, maisonettes, apartments
Why live in Xaghra?
One of the best squares in Gozo
Genuinely used — cafes, the basilica, and people sitting out in the evening.
Ramla below
The red-sand bay is a short drive down the hill.
Farmhouses
Among the better places in Gozo to find a converted farmhouse with a pool.
Views
The plateau gives long views across the island in most directions.
The lifestyle
Xaghra is a proper village with enough going on to live in rather than merely sleep in — shops, cafes, a health centre, schools. It is quieter in winter, when much of Gozo empties, and that seasonal swing is real: some businesses close and the island slows markedly. A car is essential on Gozo generally and here specifically. Getting to Malta means the ferry from Mgarr, which is reliable but adds a fixed cost in time to any trip — anyone thinking of commuting daily should make the journey both ways before deciding. For remote workers, families and people buying a second home, it is one of the most popular choices on the island.
Property in Xaghra
Converted farmhouses with pools are the category Xaghra is known for, and they range from modest to very substantial. Alongside them are townhouses and houses of character in the core, and newer apartments and maisonettes at the edges. Outdoor space is normal. Rental supply is thinner and more seasonal than in Malta — long lets compete with holiday letting, which affects both availability and price through the year.
Who is this area best for?
Families
Space, safety, schools and a real village.
Remote workers
Quiet, beautiful and well enough served to live in year-round.
Buyers
Farmhouses and character property that Malta cannot match.
Less suited to
Anyone commuting daily to Malta, and anyone who needs winter liveliness.
What's nearby?
- St Julian's110 min
- Sliema110 min
- Valletta115 min
- Malta International Airport115 min
Approximate driving times, outside peak hours.
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