

Ta’ Xbiex is a relatively small city, with a population of around 2,000 people. It is home to part of the scenic Yacht Marina – which throughout the summer months sees a lot of activity from sailors and boating enthusiasts alike who make the most of the islands great weather. It is a mix of large home properties, seafront apartments and foreign embassies that creates a sense of great living. The vicinity of the sea is incredibly inviting and the highest apartments enjoy the best sweeping views of Valletta.
Restuarants, cafés and bars are the most readily available means of entertainment within the area however if you commute by walk or bus for just minutes along the seafront, you’ll find yourself in a different town. So why live in Ta’ Xbiex? Well the area is somewhat exclusive and this is proof of the quality of life you receive in return for your investment. The area is quiet, even in the summer months you have countless rocky beaches to escape to. It is rarely busy and doesn’t have the high rate of traffic neighbouring towns seem to experience as it is a little cut off from the main roads. You are therefore paying for piece of mind, tranquility, and convenience without the ongoing everyday rush.
Ta’ Xbiex derives it’s name from the word “tbexbix” which when translated means spectacular sunrise views over Valletta. If you are the early morning type, you will not want to miss the break of dawn. A walk along the front, a job, a coffee by the sea are all part of what makes living in Ta’ Xbiex so grand. The sun-kissed fortifications and harbour make this tranquil time priceless to experience and very therapeutic to some. If you also have the privilege of owning a boat or yacht, the marina can see to your convenience within a moment’s reach year round.
As a single person, you’ll enjoy the option of a seafront property. If you overlook the marina, whether by day or night, you have an incredible seascape to admire. As a family, you might enjoy more space and the even calmer inland properties which remain largely untouched and still retain it’s original format. Other cities have given way to more apartments however Ta’ Xbiex has not. In the future, the demand from others areas will possibly start to influence the property types to accommodate for more people. This also therefore makes for a great investment opportunity, as it will more than certainly appreciate in time. The large influx of foreigners over recent years has seen a large spike in demand for high quality finish apartments and the demand is still growing especially in these areas. It seems therefore a matter of time before the market dictates or influences the current property owners.
There are no cons worth mentioning therefore and investing in a property around Ta’ Xbiex is smart when available to you. You get what you pay for and then some. The lifestyle options that become available to you will compliment your decision to invest here, whether for the short or long term. It is far-fetched to compare this area with the likes of Monaco however walking through certain areas gives you a similar sensation of wealth and prosperity. If you are looking to be at the center of things, just outside of the city life, this destination holds true to its name. It’s a front row seat to beautiful sunrises and exquisite seascapes.