Attractions

Luqa gave the airport its name. The village sits just north of the runway.

Lija is the third of the Three Villages, and people know it for the fireworks at its August feast.

Kirkop is one of the smallest villages on the island, in the south near the airport.

Kalkara is a creek village across the water from Birgu. Esplora and the naval cemetery are both here.

Iklin is a small modern village between Lija and Naxxar, and almost entirely residential.

Ħamrun is a long high street just outside Valletta, and one of the busiest shopping streets on the island.

Għaxaq is a farming village in the south-east. People know it for its two band clubs and the rivalry between them.

Għargħur is a hilltop village on the Victoria Lines ridge, looking north across the island.

Gżira is a seafront town between Sliema and Msida, facing Manoel Island across the creek.

Gudja is a quiet village next to the airport, with a church square and very little traffic.