Guidebook for B'kara
Food Scene
McDonalds
Just a 5 minute walk away
our favourite restaurant, right by the marina,lovely setting...easily reached by bus, in less than 10 minutes.
92 locals recommend
Mamma Mia Restaurant
our favourite restaurant, right by the marina,lovely setting...easily reached by bus, in less than 10 minutes.
A super cheap day to day restaurant....good tasty local food at great prices. We love the ftira biz-zejt...you got to try it!!
Triq Salvu Psaila
Triq Salvu PsailaA super cheap day to day restaurant....good tasty local food at great prices. We love the ftira biz-zejt...you got to try it!!
Mannarinu station
Triq Salvu PsailaAnother great snack bar in the vicinity!! Just 100 meters away from rental.
Coffee pit stop, near many boutiques found on the same road such as Orsay and Gusbero to name a few :)
Tramici Cafe' & Bistro
91 Triq in-NaxxarCoffee pit stop, near many boutiques found on the same road such as Orsay and Gusbero to name a few :)
Everything Else
HSBC Birkirkara Branch
1 Naxxar RoadHSBC, close by
St. Theresa Convent & Sanctuary Church
Valley RoadLovely church close by
Farsonsdirect
Triq L-ImdinaA famous brewery close by.
Sliema station
5 George Borg Olivier StLots of shops, bars , boat excursions.....lovely area close by.
This is the stop Mannarinu for all those coming by bus X3, then it's a short walk from here to Triq Salvu Psaila.
Mannarinu station
Triq Salvu PsailaThis is the stop Mannarinu for all those coming by bus X3, then it's a short walk from here to Triq Salvu Psaila.
Sightseeing
This garden has been open to the public since 1882 and it was built by Grand Master Antoine de Paule to complement his summer residence, San Anton Palace, is the residence of the Maltese President.
65 locals recommend
San Anton Gardens
7 St. George'sThis garden has been open to the public since 1882 and it was built by Grand Master Antoine de Paule to complement his summer residence, San Anton Palace, is the residence of the Maltese President.
Mdina
A must visit, direct buses available from near our rental.
Waterfront station
Plenty of options , mostly al fresco dining
A lovely walk along the marina that finally gets you into Sliema. Lovely restaurants and cafeterias.
Triq Marina
Triq Marina A lovely walk along the marina that finally gets you into Sliema. Lovely restaurants and cafeterias.
A lovely church dedicated to St. Helen, and near the church every wednesday and friday morning , one finds the local market.
Birkirkara Local Council
A lovely church dedicated to St. Helen, and near the church every wednesday and friday morning , one finds the local market.
A lovely fish market is held here every sunday! the place for fresh fish and local produce :)
192 locals recommend
Marsaxlokk
A lovely fish market is held here every sunday! the place for fresh fish and local produce :)
Entertainment & Activities
Splash & Fun Water Park
Tul Il-KostaA lovely entertaining place for summer:)
nice beach just a bus ride away , bus stop just 200 meters away with direct bus to mellieha bay
77 locals recommend
Mellieha Bay
nice beach just a bus ride away , bus stop just 200 meters away with direct bus to mellieha bay
One of the nearest beaches to our apartment. Pretty busy in summer!
113 locals recommend
St. George's Bay
One of the nearest beaches to our apartment. Pretty busy in summer!
Essentials
Lidl
Triq il-Kapillan MifsudJust a short walk away
Park Towers Supermarket Santa Venera
Old Railway TrackJust a short walk away. Open till 7pm.
Smart Supermarket
Naxxar RoadOur favourite supermarket :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Paceville
The night life area in Malta. Bus from Bkara to and fro this area.
Shopping
Valley Road
Valley RoadPlenty of shops here, you can find boutiques, shoe shops, bars, band clubs.....
Tigné Seafront
Tigné SeafrontA lovely shopping mall just a bus ride away.