Kalkara is a small town in Malta, with a current population of 2,871 (Nov 2005). The name comes from the Latin word for lime (Calce), as there was a lime kiln present there since Roman times.

The village of Kalkara consists of two inlets that sprout out into the Grand Harbour of Malta. These are respectively known as Rinella Bay and Kalkara Creek. It also comprises two peninsulas, today known as Bighi and as Ricasoli respectively. Some historians believe that the land that today is known as Kalkara, was the first to be inhabited by the initial dwellers of Malta that came from nearby island of Sicily.

This village is mostly known for building boats, known as the Maltese dghajsa and for oarsmen (barklori).