Beach guide
The best beaches for sunset in Malta and Gozo
For a sunset over the sea you need a west-facing beach, and in Malta those are on the north-west and west coasts: Golden Bay, Għajn Tuffieħa, Ġnejna and the coves around them. On Gozo, Xlendi and Dwejra face the setting sun.
The same beaches catch the north-westerly wind, so a calm evening is the one to go for. Each beach below shows its conditions right now.
Sea conditions update every hour.
Beaches facing the sunset
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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 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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3 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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4 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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5 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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6 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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7 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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8 Xlendi Bay
Xlendi Bay, Gozo: a sheltered inlet with a small beach, rock swimming and good snorkelling. Buses 306 and 330, parking and local tips.
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9 Azure Window
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best sunset in Malta?
Golden Bay and Għajn Tuffieħa (with its watchtower above the bay) are the classic spots. Dwejra and Xlendi are the best in Gozo.
What time is sunset in Malta?
From about 20:20 in late June to about 16:50 in December. Each beach page shows today's sunset time in its forecast.