Birkirkara is a part of central Malta and is actually the largest town on the island.
How do I pronounce that?
Slowly: Bir-kir-ka-ra.
Maltese people often abbreviate this to ‘B’kara’ on paper.
It’s a great location for your base in Malta, because it offers a haven outside of the busy and populous areas of St Julian’s, Sliema & Msida. It’s also very close to these locations, and just 10 minutes from Valletta, University, & Mater Dei hospital.
Points of interest in Birkirkara
- Railway garden
- St Helen’s Basilica (largest church bell)
- Feast of St Helen (18th August)
- Shopping area in Psaila Street
- Architecture:
- Brutalist church of St Theresa
- Wignacourt Acqueducts – built in 1596
- Villa Lauri – Neoclassical stately home
Restaurants in Birkirkara
- Sensations Wine Bar
- Stanjata – Valley Road
- Sapori
Cafés in Birkirkara
- Tramici
- Sicilia Mia
- El Tipo
- Voulez Vous Cafe
- Costa Coffee
- BR Guest
Bars in Birkirkara
- Hefu Bar
- Smugglers
- Kazin Santa Liena
- Gove Bar
Just a short walk from our accommodation:
- San Anton Gardens
- Villa Bologna