L-Imġarr, L-Imġarr

Where is Mġarr?

Mġarr lies in north-western Malta, inland of the bays of Għajn Tuffieħa and Golden Bay, between Mosta, St Paul's Bay and the rural northwest. It belongs to the Northern District. (It is distinct from Mġarr harbour on Gozo.)

History of Mġarr

The Mġarr area has been settled since prehistory: the Skorba and Ta' Ħaġrat sites preserve some of the earliest village and temple remains on Malta and form part of the UNESCO Megalithic Temples of Malta listing. Mġarr later developed as a farming village, long associated with crops such as strawberries, and its domed parish church of the Assumption was built largely through local effort in the 20th century.

What to see in Mġarr

Ta' Ħaġrat & Skorba temples — UNESCO-listed prehistoric sites. Parish Church of the Assumption — the village's domed parish church. Surrounding countryside — farmland leading toward Għajn Tuffieħa and Golden Bay.

Transport in Mġarr

Mġarr is served by Malta Public Transport bus routes connecting it toward Mosta, St Paul's Bay and the north-western beaches. There is no rail or ferry service. Local movement is mainly by bus or car.

Living in Mġarr

Mġarr is a rural village surrounded by farmland, close to some of Malta's most popular sandy bays. Assessments of cost of living and housing should be based on current local data rather than general impressions.

Official name

L-Imġarr / Mġarr

Island

Malta

District

Northern District

Landmark

Ta' Ħaġrat & Skorba temples (UNESCO); domed church

Transport

Bus routes to the northwest beaches