Msida
Beautiful Msida once a sleepy fishing village has been reborn as a hip university town and home of the distinguished Mater Dei General Hospital. Located on Malta’s north-east coast, close to the capital Valletta, Msida with its distinctly Arab name, has a lot to offer. Yachts line the sheltered harbour of Marsamxett and the exceptional skate park attracts a young, cool crowd. The skate park located in the middle of a motorway loop, at the fulcrum of a network of ancient winding streets, and tunnels is in many ways a microcosm of 21st century Malta – it is a living, ever-evolving piece of artwork, constantly redefined by the people who live and congregate there. Neither has the quaintness of the old Villambrosa District been lost, it remains suffused, among the up-and-coming urbanites of modern Msida. The neighbouring towns of Ta’ Xbiex in Gzira, St. Julian’s and Sliema all intersect at Msida making it an ideal location for touring.
What Cupertino is to California, Msida is to Malta. iGaming companies simply can’t get enough of this trendy harbour town and as a result Msida boasts one of the most exciting and varied business centers on the island with a host of private enterprises popping up alongside government offices.
Mater Dei Hospital
Mater Dei Hospital is a centre of medical excellence located in Msida. The hospital not only nurtures and instructs the medical hands and minds of the future but also provides a full range of hospital services with a special emphasis on acute patient care. It is only 1.8km away from Park Heights.
University of Malta
The University of Malta, consistently commended for offering an outstanding student experience has produced some 3500 highly skilled graduates across multiple disciplines from science and economics to the humanities. UM with its jaw-droppingly long history–400 years to be exact– is the speaker’s corner of Maltese cultural and academic life, within walking distance from Park Heights.
Valletta
Valletta is Europe’s smallest, and sunniest, capital city, but don’t let that fool you this Baroque gem has a mighty history, her walls repulsed the Ottomans during the great Seige of Malta, and she bears the scars of savage World War II bombings with grace. Her rich architectural influences, (Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern), make for many splendid days of wandering through cobblestone streets, palaces, gardens, and churches. A UNESCO world heritage site and European City of Culture 2018, a little eastern, a little western, ancient and new a trip to Valletta is one you won’t forget. It is only 4km away from Park Heights by car.
St. Julian's
For those who like to disco St Julian’s offers the lively Paceville district. Packed with bars, pubs, live music venues and nightclubs, if you like to stay out late this could be the spot for you. Paceville also offers a host of exciting ethnic restaurants with cuisine from around the world. And best of all this happening ‘hood is just 3.1km away by car.