Where on the mainland of Malta?

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GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP06 November 2013 07:34:03

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This is a serious question.
Suggestions please.

Where on the mainland is there the equivalent of where we are now?
(Xaghra, Gozo.)
(All the places I used to know seem to be so different now.)

The location would have to meet the following description

Quiet. (Overhead aircraft noise is acceptable, thats OK. No, not the runway threshold thanks :-))
Clean air.
Beautiful views.
Welcoming, friendly and helpful community.
Not over developed.
Frequent and reliable bus service. (OK, I know; that's pushing it.)
All necessary shops and amenities.
Good, some excellent, bars & restaurants in easy walking distance.
Local daily polyclinic.

georgeingozo ViP

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georgeingozoViP06 November 2013 08:56:36

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redmik wrote:
Not over developed.

is this a trick question ?

Toon Cyprus Expert

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ToonCyprus Expert06 November 2013 11:28:07

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yep

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP06 November 2013 14:26:33

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georgeingozo wrote:
redmik wrote:
Not over developed.

is this a trick question ?

coxf0001 Serial expat

Member since 12 August 2013

coxf0001Serial expat06 November 2013 14:45:08

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Many of the villages down south are like that still . Zurrieq, Zabbar, Safi etc.

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP07 November 2013 03:12:05

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coxf0001 wrote:
Many of the villages down south are like that still . Zurrieq, Zabbar, Safi etc.

From what I have seen they have some but not all the requirements but I shall search some more, thanks.
Anyone from any of those villages?

coxf0001 Serial expat

Member since 12 August 2013

coxf0001Serial expat07 November 2013 06:04:03

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I use to be a rep and have seen most of the villages. I also worked in Zurrieq. Very friendly people, a real community spirit. Near the blue grotto so some of the best views along with pretty little allies. Frequent buses to Rabat, Valletta, airport and hospital. A few shops including clothes, stationery, a take away and food shops etc. Extravagant feasts throughout the year. Even old windmills and ruins. There are the local band clubs etc and other restraints. A polyclinic and for some reason 5 dentist?! It ia bigger than your village but then Malta is bigger.

coxf0001 Serial expat

Member since 12 August 2013

coxf0001Serial expat07 November 2013 06:06:03

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* restaurants, stupid phone!

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP07 November 2013 06:14:54

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Thanks, I have to say that Zurrieq was a place I contemplated settling in before we came back this time.
I'm just speculating and thinking of contingency planning.

pgl Contributor

Member since 05 September 2012

pglContributor07 November 2013 15:20:21

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Għargħur?

coxf0001 Serial expat

Member since 12 August 2013

coxf0001Serial expat07 November 2013 16:29:40

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pgl wrote:
Għargħur?

Yes, lovely place and much smaller than Zurrieq. In fact, I was thinking and there are loads really.

maltaangel Active member

Member since 10 February 2013

maltaangelActive member09 December 2013 11:34:21

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Interesting same for us thinking of relocating from Gozo and very interested in the South, had thought of Zabbar....

chseychell Contributor

Member since 21 March 2013

chseychellContributor09 December 2013 12:33:04

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Siġġiewi?

tearnet ViP

Member since 19 June 2011

tearnetViP09 December 2013 14:01:57

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Bless you !!!

biddy Contributor

Member since 28 April 2011

biddyContributor09 December 2013 16:39:22

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St Thomas Bay, Marsascala ticks most of the boxes

coxf0001 Serial expat

Member since 12 August 2013

coxf0001Serial expat09 December 2013 17:08:03

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maltaangel wrote:
Interesting same for us thinking of relocating from Gozo and very interested in the South, had thought of Zabbar....

Zabbar is lovely, has everything you need and near to the main road leading to the rest of the island. Has everything you need, doctors, dentists, school, small market, places to eat, quiet (off the main road through Zabbar.) It even has a Miracle Foods, pet shop and I've seen a picture framing shop too!

maltaangel Active member

Member since 10 February 2013

maltaangelActive member10 December 2013 10:17:10

#17

Thanks for the information

biddy Contributor

Member since 28 April 2011

biddyContributor10 December 2013 18:35:48

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The south has everything one needs without the congestion. Far more laid-back and friendly.

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP11 December 2013 02:39:16

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3692

Have to go a long way to be as laid back as Gozo.

Toon Cyprus Expert

Member since 04 June 2011

ToonCyprus Expert11 December 2013 04:57:42

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9880

Gozo - Laid Back - am not sure they even get up ...LOL

maltaangel Active member

Member since 10 February 2013

maltaangelActive member11 February 2015 15:57:21

#21

Back with this as we are relocating from Gozo, Sliema where I would like to be is way beyond budget and generally anyway from St Julians to Pieta is rented within 5 minutes. I am interested in the South but use buses and regularly need to be in Marsa, Paola and Sliema. So my questions are thoughts on the South of Malta and traveling......thanks

robpw2 ViP

Member since 07 July 2014

robpw2ViP11 February 2015 16:24:42

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We travel regualary from Marsaxlokk to Paola , sliema and marsa its a pleasant trip

maltaangel Active member

Member since 10 February 2013

maltaangelActive member11 February 2015 16:30:22

#23

Thank you

maltaangel Active member

Member since 10 February 2013

maltaangelActive member07 August 2015 14:00:06

#24

Anyone in Zurrieq, tried Paola and cannot settle....

redders_61 Serial expat

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redders_61Serial expat07 August 2015 14:50:42

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Birzebuggia is best

maltaangel Active member

Member since 10 February 2013

maltaangelActive member07 August 2015 14:58:29

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No I am not keen to be honest...sorry

robpw2 ViP

Member since 07 July 2014

robpw2ViP07 August 2015 15:01:01

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maltaangel wrote:
No I am not keen to be honest...sorry

me either lol but redders lives there so it has some positive points lol

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