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Ta' Xbiex
ℹ️Practical info — Ta' Xbiex
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Admire the grand villas along the coast, many of which house prestigious foreign embassies.
- Head to the rocky swimming spots at the tip of the peninsula for a refreshing dip in clear waters.
- Take an early morning walk along the marina to see world-class superyachts in a peaceful setting.
- Ta' Xbiex is small and safe; exploring on foot is recommended as parking space is very limited.
- Follow the continuous promenade for a scenic walk all the way to Valletta or Sliema.
🍽 Food
Find excellent pasta and seafood dishes at the restaurants near the Royal Malta Yacht Club.
Several specialized burger joints in the area are famous for high-quality local and imported meats.
Enjoy local Maltese wines paired with meat and cheese platters at bars facing the harbor.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Being a yachting hub, the area hosts several top-tier shops for sailing and boating gear.
Look for small specialty shops offering high-end local products and imported delicacies.
Much quieter than nearby Sliema, offering a peaceful route for an evening stroll.
Small garden patches along the water, great for sitting down and watching the boats go by.
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Ta' Xbiex is a small, exclusive town situated on a peninsula within Marsamxett Harbour and is considered one of the most affluent areas in Malta. The town is renowned for its magnificent waterfront villas, many of which now serve as foreign embassies and diplomatic residences, including those of the United Kingdom, Italy, and France. Ta' Xbiex also hosts one of the largest and most modern yacht marinas in the country, providing shelter for hundreds of pleasure crafts. Architecturally, the locality has an impressive blend of early 20th-century Classicist mansions and modern luxury apartments. The quiet residential atmosphere and well-maintained waterfront area clearly distinguish Ta' Xbiex from its busier neighboring towns, Gżira and Msida. The town's name is thought to derive from the Maltese word for 'nets' or 'view,' reflecting its maritime tradition and strategic location. Today, Ta' Xbiex is also a prestigious location for international financial service providers and law firms who value the representative environment.
- Location: Malta
- Top sights: Gżira Parish Church · Saint John of the Cross Parish Church · Church of Saint Nicholas
- Nearby: Tarxien (4 km)
- Population: ~2.012
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is May–Jul.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 |
| Rain mm | 74 | 65 | 51 | 33 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 63 | 82 | 95 | 82 |
Geography
Facts
- Ta' Xbiex became an independent municipality only in 1948.
- The town houses the embassies of Egypt, Greece, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
- The yacht marina features modern service facilities for vessels up to 30 meters in length.
- The parish church of Ta' Xbiex is dedicated to Saint John of the Cross.
- The town covers an area of only 0.3 square kilometers.
- Numerous iGaming and IT companies are headquartered in the locality's representative villas.
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