Malta beaches

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.

Armier Bay, Mellieħa: sandy beach facing Comino with lidos, parking and the summer bus 49. Tips on wind, crowds and when parking fills.

Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq: a long rocky coast by Naxxar with room to spread out, a dog-friendly beach, coast road buses and roadside parking.

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.

Swimming on the Buġibba front: rocky platforms, ladders and the perched sandy beach, with buses to Buġibba terminus and summer parking tips.

Ċirkewwa, Mellieħa: rocky swimming and Malta's busiest shore dive site by the Gozo ferry, with bus routes, parking and nearby Paradise Bay.

Il-Fekruna, Xemxija: a small rocky cove with a pier, steps into deep water and good snorkelling, sheltered from north-westerly winds.

Swimming at Delimara, Marsaxlokk: deep water off flat rocks near St Peter's Pool and Il-Kalanka, with parking, access and safety tips.

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.

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.

Fond Għadir, Sliema: rocky swimming spot on Tower Road with old rock-cut pools and ladders. Bus stops, parking, and tips for families.

Għajn Tuffieħa (Riviera Bay): a sandy bay down roughly 200 steps, quieter than Golden Bay, with lifeguards in summer and great sunsets.

Għar Lapsi, Siġġiewi: rocky swimming and diving cove, closed after Storm Harry in 2026. Latest status, bus routes and parking.

Ġnejna Bay, Mġarr: sandy bay with clay cliffs and boathouses, quieter than Golden Bay. Road, bus, parking and swimming tips.

Golden Bay (Ramla tal-Mixquqa): big sandy beach at Għajn Tuffieħa with west-facing sunsets. Buses, parking, smoking ban and safety tips.

Imġiebaħ (Selmun) Bay: quiet undeveloped sandy bay below Selmun, Mellieħa. Narrow road, short walk down, no facilities. What to know.

Il-Kalanka, Delimara: rocky cove near St Peter's Pool with deep water and jumping ledges. Parking, how to get there and safety tips.

L-Għażżenin Bay, St Paul's Bay: small town bay near the parish centre. Bus stop, parking and bathing water quality info.

Little Armier Bay, Mellieħa: small sandy cove facing Comino with shallow water and beach clubs. Road, bus 49, parking and tips.

Mellieħa Bay (Għadira): Malta's largest sandy beach, with shallow water for kids. Bus routes, parking, sunbeds and family tips.

Mistra Bay, Xemxija: sheltered pebble bay with calm, shallow water and a restaurant. Bus stop, parking and swimming tips.

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.

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.

Pretty Bay, Birżebbuġa: a shallow sandy beach in the south of Malta, easy for families, with promenade cafés and a view of the Freeport.

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.

Qawra Point (Ta' Fra Ben): flat rocks by Qawra Tower with deep, clear water for snorkelling, sunbed hire and restaurants close by.

Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema: rocky swimming platforms and rock-cut pools near Tigné Point, with lidos, cafés and buses and ferries close by.

Rinella Bay, Kalkara: a small sandy beach close to Valletta with calm, shallow water, a kiosk nearby and bus 3 stopping at the 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.

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.

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.

St Peter's Pool, Delimara: a rocky natural pool for swimming and cliff jumping. Parking fees, bus options, safety and when to go.

St Thomas Bay, Marsaskala: a shallow, part-sandy bay popular with families and windsurfers. Buses, parking and facilities explained.

Tax-Xama' Bay, St Paul's Bay: a tiny sandy beach for a quick local swim. Getting there, parking and water-quality advice.

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.

Wied iż-Żurrieq: swim off the quay where Blue Grotto boat trips leave. Bus routes, parking, ladders and restaurants on Malta's south coast.

Xgħajra: a rocky promenade swim spot near SmartCity with ladders into the sea. Buses 94 and 120, parking and what to bring.

Xrobb l-Għaġin, Delimara: rocky swimming from a nature park on Malta's south-east tip. Parking, park hours, access and safety tips.

Żonqor Point, Marsaskala: rocky swimming and a popular tugboat-wreck dive site. Bus 92, parking by the old pool and safety tips.

Swimming at the old Azure Window site in Dwejra, Gozo: the Blue Hole, free parking, bus 311 and when the sea is too rough to swim.

Daħlet Qorrot, Nadur, Gozo: a small bay with boathouses, clear water for snorkelling, limited parking and a 2 km walk from bus 303.

Dwejra Inland Sea, Gozo: a calm pebble lagoon for swimming and snorkelling, tunnel boat trips, free parking and bus 311 from Victoria.

Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Qala: small sandy cove facing Comino, popular for snorkelling. Road from Mġarr, bus 303, parking and kiosk info.

Marsalforn Bay, Gozo: small town beach with rocky swimming towards Qbajjar. Buses 310 and 322, parking and snorkelling tips.

Mġarr ix-Xini, Gozo: sheltered pebble inlet near Xewkija, good for snorkelling and diving. Steep road, parking, food and what to expect.

Ramla Bay (Ramla l-Ħamra), Gozo: the island's biggest red-sand beach, with Blue Flag status, lifeguards in summer, sunbed hire and buses from Mġarr.

Ramla taż-Żewwieqa: a small, quiet swimming spot at Mġarr Harbour, Gozo, a short walk from the ferry, with toilets and showers nearby.

San Blas Bay, Nadur: a small red-sand beach in Gozo reached down a very steep road, with a summer kiosk and clear water for snorkelling.

Wied il-Għasri, Gozo: a narrow gorge with a tiny pebble beach and calm-day snorkelling. Steps, parking, bus 309 and what to bring.

Xatt l-Aħmar, Għajnsielem: a quiet rocky bay in Gozo known for its scuttled-ferry dive sites. Road access, parking and swimming tips.

Xlendi Bay, Gozo: a sheltered inlet with a small beach, rock swimming and good snorkelling. Buses 306 and 330, parking and local tips.

Xwejni Bay, Gozo: a shallow, calm bay by the salt pans near Marsalforn. Bus 310, parking, facilities and swimming tips.

Blue Lagoon, Comino: how the free booking pass works, ferries from Ċirkewwa and Mġarr, facilities and the best times to beat the crowds.

Crystal Lagoon, Comino: a quiet cliff-lined inlet near the Blue Lagoon with sea caves and snorkelling, best reached on a boat tour.

Santa Maria Bay, Comino: a shallow sandy bay with no Blue Lagoon pass needed. Reach it by ferry from Ċirkewwa or Mġarr, and bring your own shade.

St Nicholas Bay (San Niklaw), Comino: a quiet sandy cove near Santa Marija Bay. Ferries, the Blue Lagoon pass, walking routes and what to bring.