Rabat the suburb of Mdina has a population of over 11,000 and is very close to the main city. Property in Rabat is mixed but townhouses and house of character are available in abundance – a quaint old village with a lot of character, Rabat could be your choice if you are looking for somewhere traditional and close to Mdina. Most of the property in Rabat is complimented with vast valley and country views. There is a bus terminus here also with direct buses to Sliema, St. Julians and Valletta