Beach guide
Beaches on Malta
Malta, the main island, has most of the country's beaches. The big sandy bays are in the north and north-west, around Mellieħa and Għajn Tuffieħa; Sliema, St Julian's and Buġibba swim from rocks and ladders; and the south has quiet rocky coves like St Peter's Pool and Wied iż-Żurrieq.
Because the coasts face every direction, there is almost always a calm beach somewhere on Malta. Here is every one we cover, starting with the favourites, with its conditions right now.
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Every beach on Malta
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1 Golden Bay
Golden Bay (Ramla tal-Mixquqa): big sandy beach at Għajn Tuffieħa with west-facing sunsets. Buses, parking, smoking ban and safety tips.
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2 Mellieħa Bay
Mellieħa Bay (Għadira): Malta's largest sandy beach, with shallow water for kids. Bus routes, parking, sunbeds and family tips.
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3 Ghajn Tuffieha (Riviera)
Għajn Tuffieħa (Riviera Bay): a sandy bay down roughly 200 steps, quieter than Golden Bay, with lifeguards in summer and great sunsets.
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4 Paradise Bay
Paradise Bay near Ċirkewwa: small sandy beach with a lido, steps down from a free car park that fills early, and views of Comino and the Gozo ferries.
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5 Ġnejna Bay
Ġnejna Bay, Mġarr: sandy bay with clay cliffs and boathouses, quieter than Golden Bay. Road, bus, parking and swimming tips.
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6 St. Peter’s Pool
St Peter's Pool, Delimara: a rocky natural pool for swimming and cliff jumping. Parking fees, bus options, safety and when to go.
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7 Armier Bay
Armier Bay, Mellieħa: sandy beach facing Comino with lidos, parking and the summer bus 49. Tips on wind, crowds and when parking fills.
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8 St. Georges Bay
St George's Bay, St Julian's: a small sandy beach by Paceville. Bus routes, nearby paid car parks, facilities and tips for beating summer crowds.
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9 Pretty Bay
Pretty Bay, Birżebbuġa: a shallow sandy beach in the south of Malta, easy for families, with promenade cafés and a view of the Freeport.
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10 Imġiebaħ Bay
Imġiebaħ (Selmun) Bay: quiet undeveloped sandy bay below Selmun, Mellieħa. Narrow road, short walk down, no facilities. What to know.
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11 St. Thomas Bay
St Thomas Bay, Marsaskala: a shallow, part-sandy bay popular with families and windsurfers. Buses, parking and facilities explained.
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12 Balluta Bay
Balluta Bay, St Julian's: a rocky urban swimming spot with steps into the sea, buses 13 and 14, cafes nearby and tips on water quality.
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13 Anchor Bay
Anchor Bay by Popeye Village, Mellieħa: rocky swimming, sunset views, parking and bus 101. How to get there and where to get in the water.
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14 Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Bay
Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq: a long rocky coast by Naxxar with room to spread out, a dog-friendly beach, coast road buses and roadside parking.
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15 Buġibba Front
Swimming on the Buġibba front: rocky platforms, ladders and the perched sandy beach, with buses to Buġibba terminus and summer parking tips.
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16 Daħlet il-Fekruna Bay
Il-Fekruna, Xemxija: a small rocky cove with a pier, steps into deep water and good snorkelling, sheltered from north-westerly winds.
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17 Delimara Bay
Swimming at Delimara, Marsaxlokk: deep water off flat rocks near St Peter's Pool and Il-Kalanka, with parking, access and safety tips.
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18 Exiles
Exiles, Sliema: rocky swimming with ladders into deep water, a lido and snack bar, and shore diving to the Tug 2 wreck. Bus and access tips.
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19 Fomm ir-Riħ
Fomm ir-Riħ: a remote pebble bay below Baħrija, reached by a steep cliff path or by boat. How to get there, parking, safety and what to bring.
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20 Fond Għadir Bay
Fond Għadir, Sliema: rocky swimming spot on Tower Road with old rock-cut pools and ladders. Bus stops, parking, and tips for families.
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21 Għar Lapsi
Għar Lapsi, Siġġiewi: rocky swimming and diving cove, closed after Storm Harry in 2026. Latest status, bus routes and parking.
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22 Kalanka Bay
Il-Kalanka, Delimara: rocky cove near St Peter's Pool with deep water and jumping ledges. Parking, how to get there and safety tips.
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23 L-Għażżenin Bay
L-Għażżenin Bay, St Paul's Bay: small town bay near the parish centre. Bus stop, parking and bathing water quality info.
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24 Little Armier Bay
Little Armier Bay, Mellieħa: small sandy cove facing Comino with shallow water and beach clubs. Road, bus 49, parking and tips.
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25 Mistra Bay
Mistra Bay, Xemxija: sheltered pebble bay with calm, shallow water and a restaurant. Bus stop, parking and swimming tips.
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26 Perched Beach
Perched Beach, Buġibba: a small man-made sandy beach on the seafront with a ramp, views of St Paul's Islands and bars and cafés a short walk away.
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27 Qarraba Bay
Qarraba Bay: a small, quiet cove between Għajn Tuffieħa and Ġnejna, reached only on foot down a steep path. No facilities, so bring water and shade.
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28 Qawra Point
Qawra Point (Ta' Fra Ben): flat rocks by Qawra Tower with deep, clear water for snorkelling, sunbed hire and restaurants close by.
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29 Qui – Si – Sana
Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema: rocky swimming platforms and rock-cut pools near Tigné Point, with lidos, cafés and buses and ferries close by.
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30 Rinella Bay
Rinella Bay, Kalkara: a small sandy beach close to Valletta with calm, shallow water, a kiosk nearby and bus 3 stopping at the bay.
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31 Slugs Bay
Slugs Bay, Mellieħa: a tiny sandy cove on the Marfa Ridge reached by a short, rough walk. No facilities, so bring water, shade and good shoes.
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32 Spinola Bay
Spinola Bay, St Julian's: a small harbour of fishing boats and waterfront restaurants. For a swim, St George's Bay's sand is a short walk away.
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33 Tax-Xama’ Bay
Tax-Xama' Bay, St Paul's Bay: a tiny sandy beach for a quick local swim. Getting there, parking and water-quality advice.
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34 White Tower Bay
White Tower Bay, near Armier in Mellieħa: a quiet sandy bay below Torri l-Abjad. How to get there, parking, buses and what to expect.
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35 Wied iż-Żurrieq
Wied iż-Żurrieq: swim off the quay where Blue Grotto boat trips leave. Bus routes, parking, ladders and restaurants on Malta's south coast.
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36 Xgħajra Beach
Xgħajra: a rocky promenade swim spot near SmartCity with ladders into the sea. Buses 94 and 120, parking and what to bring.
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37 Xrobb L-Għaġin
Xrobb l-Għaġin, Delimara: rocky swimming from a nature park on Malta's south-east tip. Parking, park hours, access and safety tips.
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38 Ċirkewwa Bay
Ċirkewwa, Mellieħa: rocky swimming and Malta's busiest shore dive site by the Gozo ferry, with bus routes, parking and nearby Paradise Bay.
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39 Żonqor Point
Żonqor Point, Marsaskala: rocky swimming and a popular tugboat-wreck dive site. Bus 92, parking by the old pool and safety tips.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Malta, Gozo and Comino beaches?
Malta, the main island, has the biggest and busiest sandy beaches and the most facilities. Gozo's beaches are smaller and quieter, and Comino has only a few coves, including the Blue Lagoon.
Where are the sandy beaches on Malta?
Mostly in the north and north-west: Mellieħa Bay, Golden Bay, Għajn Tuffieħa, Ġnejna, Paradise Bay and Armier. St George's Bay in St Julian's and Pretty Bay in Birżebbuġa are the main sandy beaches elsewhere.