The 10 best beaches in Malta

The small Maltese archipelago impresses with its diversity. Tourists are waiting for temple complexes, rocks with traces of fossils, coves and caves lost in them, exciting scuba diving on red-gold beaches. They are the main reason for tourism in the country and the key to its successful development in the future.

The beaches of Malta are of varying degrees of well-being and popularity, from the most isolated and unfamiliar even to the local population to highly developed resort centers of world renown.

However, they are all united by a combination of favorable climate, generous nature, exotic cuisine and diverse culture of the local population. All this puts Malta among the most preferred islands for a holiday at sea.

Malta's beaches are rich in soft sand, breathtaking panoramic views and crystal clear water. On the Maltese Islands, you can relax on sandy and rocky beaches. In the treasure trove of the archipelago you will find more than a dozen bays and bays, and their beaches will give you a wonderful sunny atmosphere and unique entertainment (diving, fishing, camping, etc.).

• There are fifteen sandy beaches in Malta: 11 in Malta, 2 on Gozo and 2 on Comino. The most popular sandy beaches in Malta are Golden Bay, Ghajn Tuffieha, Gnejna Bay, Paradise Bay and Mellieha Bay.

The business card of Malta is still rocky beaches, which many prefer. Rocky beaches are found along the coast of Sliema, St. Julian's, Bugibba, Qawra, Marsascala, Zurrieq.

• Advantages of rocky beaches: this is the absence of sand dust, the ability to immediately get to the depth you need, and smooth stones are quite suitable for sunbathing even without a chaise longue. On such beaches, entry into the water is safe – for both adults and children. On rocky beaches, it's great not only to sunbathe and swim, but also to dive with a mask.

3 Different Types of Beaches

• Sandy beaches — The most popular among tourists. The purest water and sand of beautiful shades: pink, reddish, snow-white. For example, on the island of Gozo you can find a sandy beach with red sand, and on Perched beach — pale pink. Maltese beaches are considered one of the best in Europe. Many of them have earned a special mark — the Blue Flag. This means that there is an impeccable ecology and no harm is done to the environment. Here you can go windsurfing, kitesurfing, water skiing, rowing, banana riding or parasailing.
• Rocky beaches — Rocky beaches are located along the coast from north to south mainly near the cities of Sliema, St.Julian's, Bugibba, Qawra, Marsascala, Zurrieq. They are distinguished by crystal clear water. Beaches are popular with scuba divers.
• Pebble beaches — These are cleaner beaches and are located in picturesque coves, but are harsh for long lying. Pebble beaches will appeal to fans of snorkeling.

Some general characteristics of Maltese beaches:

• all of them belong to the state and are free for visitors;
• high quality of the sand surface (on sandy beaches);
• warm and relatively calm during the tourist season (June — October) waters of the Mediterranean;
• beaches are never too far from restaurants, bars and hotels;
• Lifeguard post:
• surfing and diving are available on all beaches in Malta.

Tips for tourists

Where is the best beach in Malta?

• Golden Bay Beach is undoubtedly the most famous sandy Maltese beach, where there are many foreigners and Maltese in summer. To the right of the beach is the three-star Golden Sands Hotel, and to the left is the watchtower.
• Ghajn Tuffieha Bay — located south of Golden Bay. This beach has picturesque, peaceful and breathtaking panoramic views.
• Gnejna Bay Beach is a wild sandy beach in the west of Malta. You can sunbathe in this bay both on sand and on rocks.

The best beaches of Sliema and St. Julian's

The most popular and interesting resort towns are Sliema and t. Julian's. The beaches here are rocky and pebbly. From any local hotel to Sunny beach — up to 10 minutes. Bathing, sunbathing, barbecue can be arranged anywhere on the coast, in order to safely descend into the sea, stairs are installed. In some areas, you can rent not only sun loungers, but also water skis, deep diving.

Popular beaches of the resort:

• Qui-Si-Sana beach (Sliema) — in the opposite direction from the "shopping street" Bisazza
• Għar id-Dud Beach (Sliema) — opposite the hotel "Preluna" and next to the fort of Sliema (il-Fortizza)
• Fond GħAdir Beach (Sliema) is a fairly long stretch of coast between Fort Sliema and De Redin Tower
• The Exiles Beach (Sliema) — next to the city coastal park gNien Indipendenza ("Garden of Independence")
• St. George's Bay Beach (St. Julian's) is an artificial sandy beach in Paceville Youth Beach, in the evening there are discos and bars. This beach is equipped with all amenities — sunbeds and umbrellas, as well as water sports equipment can be rented, there is a kiosk with soft drinks and ice cream and toilets.

The best beaches Mellieha, Marsascala

• Mellieha Bay Beach is the largest sandy beach in Malta. You can rent sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports equipment, nearby there are kiosks with soft drinks and ice cream, a beach cafe and toilets (in the cafe). In this place it is good to swim with children, as the descent into the water is gentle and the shallow water area is large enough.
• Miebach Beach — located in a secluded place, rocky on the coast between Mellieha Bay and the islands of St. Paul. It is not equipped with any amenities, but it is very pleasant to sunbathe and swim here.
• The Mistra Bay beach is a small pebble and wild beach lying at the mouth of the Mistra Valley — also quite a secluded place.
• Paradise Bay Beach is a small and very cozy sandy and wild beach near Cirkewwa, from where ferries depart to Gozo Island. This beach has very picturesque surroundings.
• St. Thomas Bay is a less "civilized" resort area with a soft sandy surface. This Maltese beach is not particularly loved by tourists, but locals love it.
• Beautiful bay (Birze Bug) — this beach fully justifies its name ("Beautiful beach"). At first, the stone layer on the shore was rocky, but when the coastal zone was built on the seabed, the sand has now risen and covered the shore.

The best beaches Birzebbuga

Apart-hotels, cafes and bars, shops are simpler here than in other seaside towns, but in Birzebbuga itself there is a surprisingly large sandy beach, and in its vicinity there are several rocky coasts where you can also sunbathe and swim.

• Pretty Bay Beach is a white fine sand. Pretty Bay offers sunbeds and umbrellas for rent.
• Peter's Pool Beach is a bay of a rather interesting shape on the outside of Marsaxlokk Bay, where there is a very cozy and sparsely populated rocky beach.
• Delimara Bay Beach is another rocky beach near Peter's Pool.

The best beaches in Gozo

Despite its small size, there are many beaches on Gozo.

• Marsalforn Beach is a bulk sandy beach.
• Xlendi Bay — there is fine sand on the beach where you can sunbathe. The descent into the water here is gentle.
• DalLet Qorrot Beach — in the vicinity of Nadur. A small and sparsely populated pebble-rocky beach.
• Dwejra Beach — in the vicinity of San Lawrenz.
• The beach Ħondoq ir-Rummien is a sandy beach with a gentle descent into the water, very popular among Gozitans and Maltese.
• Mgarr ix-Xini Beach is a small sandy beach located at the mouth of the wadi Mjarr ish—Shini.
• Ramla Bay Beach is the most picturesque and popular beach in Gozo, primarily because of the color of the sand — it is brick red. The descent into the water is gentle.
• San Blas Beach is a small, secluded beach with red sand. One of the most beautiful beaches of the island, besides not being crowded.
• Wied il-Ghasri Beach is a narrow pebble beach at the mouth of Wadi Asri. You will have to go down to the water by a long concrete staircase. It's worth bringing a mask with you.

Where to stay

There are many places to stay in Malta — from budget apartments to luxury 5* hotels. All-inclusive meals are infrequent. Usually hotels offer continental breakfasts or half board. Some hotels and language schools have their own beaches — BeachClub.

According to tourists, in the cold season, the choice of accommodation in Malta is reduced. In the low season, many hotels are closed to carry out cosmetic repairs. However, there is also a bonus — from November to March, rooms are much cheaper than in summer.

To make your vacation in Malta a success, read the reviews of tourists about hotels.

• Grand Hotel Excelsior Valletta 5* — a good location on the bay and near the walls of Valletta. Nice pool."
• Osborne Hotel 3* Cleanliness — A magic bed and pillows. Rooftop pool. You can sunbathe and watch the sunset."
• The Westin Dragonara Resort 5 (St. Julian's) — The rooms are comfortable and spacious. Nice sea view. The room price is 250 euros per day.

Villas For Rent Malta

Renting a villa on the Island of Malta is a fundamentally different type of vacation compared to the standard hotel service. There are a number of advantages here:

• the whole house and the surrounding area are completely at your disposal;
• almost complete independence from other vacationers;
• the opportunity to have a great time in a cozy home environment.

Renting a villa or a private house on the Island of Malta is quite an affordable and inexpensive pleasure, especially for a large company of tourists. Often this type of accommodation is chosen by couples traveling with children and their parents.

The prices for renting luxury villas on the beach range from $450 per day to $9000 per day.