Beach guide
The best beaches in Malta, Gozo and Comino
Malta's best beaches are a mix of wide sandy bays in the north-west, clear rocky coves in the south and east, and quieter spots on Gozo and Comino. Which one is best on a given day depends mostly on the wind: a north-westerly makes Golden Bay rough while Mellieħa Bay and the east coast stay calm.
This is our shortlist, with each beach's sea conditions right now. Tap a beach for parking, buses, facilities and the full forecast.
Sea conditions update every hour.
Our pick of Malta's best beaches
-
1 Golden Bay
The classic: a big sandy beach with every facility and sunsets over the sea.
Sea today, parking and facilities -
2 Ghajn Tuffieha (Riviera)
Golden Bay's quieter neighbour, down a long flight of steps.
Sea today, parking and facilities -
3 Paradise Bay
A small sandy cove at the northern tip with views to Comino and Gozo.
Sea today, parking and facilities -
4 Mellieħa Bay
Malta's largest sandy beach, shallow for a long way out: the family favourite.
Sea today, parking and facilities -
5 Blue Lagoon
Turquoise water between Comino and Cominotto, best early or late in the day.
Sea today, parking and facilities -
7 Ġnejna Bay
Sand, clay cliffs and boathouses, with a more local feel.
Sea today, parking and facilities -
8 St. Peter’s Pool
A natural rock pool with deep, clear water and jumping ledges.
Sea today, parking and facilities -
9 San Blas Bay
A small red-sand bay at the bottom of a very steep road in Gozo.
Sea today, parking and facilities -
10 Imġiebaħ Bay
An undeveloped sandy bay below Selmun with no facilities and few people.
Sea today, parking and facilities -
11 Ħondoq ir-Rummien
A small cove in Gozo facing Comino, popular for snorkelling.
Sea today, parking and facilities -
12 Armier Bay
Sand and lidos facing Comino, sheltered in a north-westerly.
Sea today, parking and facilities
Frequently asked questions
What is the best beach in Malta?
Golden Bay and Mellieħa Bay are the most popular sandy beaches, and the Blue Lagoon on Comino is the most famous. The best beach on any given day is the one sheltered from that day's wind; WhichBeach shows the calmest beach right now on its homepage.
Which side of Malta has the calmest sea?
It depends on the wind. In a north-westerly (the most common wind in Malta), the east and south-east coasts and Mellieħa Bay are calmest. In a north-easterly or easterly, the west coast beaches like Golden Bay and Għajn Tuffieħa are calmer.
Does Malta have sandy beaches?
Yes, though most of the coast is rocky. The main sandy beaches are Mellieħa Bay, Golden Bay, Għajn Tuffieħa, Paradise Bay, Ġnejna and Armier on Malta, Ramla and San Blas on Gozo, and Santa Maria Bay on Comino.