Mgarr

Mġarr is one of Malta’s most unspoiled rural villages, where rolling farmland and sweeping countryside meet deep-rooted traditions. Nestled between Mosta and the coast, this quiet town offers a glimpse into a simpler, slower way of life. The name Mġarr is believed to come from the old Maltese word “moġra”, referring to the natural streams that watered the fields and sustained the area’s agricultural roots. At its heart stands the Parish Church of the Assumption, perched on a raised piazza overlooking a stretch of emerald fields and hills. Around it, you’ll find a cluster of family-run eateries, best known for serving fenkata, Malta’s beloved rabbit dish, and other local specialities like horse meat and bebbux (snails). This long-standing tradition goes back to the post-war era, when the only visitors to Mġarr were local merchants and butchers buying fresh produce directly from local farmers. As they’d spend most of the day in the village, they’d ask the

baker for ħobż biż-żejt (Maltese ftira bread rubbed with tomato paste and olive oil), while others set aside a rabbit from their day’s haul to be cooked on the spot by one of Mġarr’s families