Birzebbuga City

Birzebbuga – a small resort town on the southeastern coast of Malta, in St. George's Bay. The population is 8668 people. The former fishing village eventually turned into a popular summer resort in Malta.

Birzebbuga is located just 13 kilometers from Valletta, the capital of Malta, so those who came here on vacation will have enough reasons and opportunities to get acquainted with the capital of the island.

In Birzebbuga itself there is a large sandy beach and a cozy promenade, and in its vicinity there are several rocky coasts where you can also sunbathe and swim.

The city is famous for the fossils of the last glaciation, discovered in the Ghar Dalam grotto, as well as the ruins of a megalithic temple near the nearby village of Borj in Nadur. The church of the local parish is dedicated to St. Peter in chains. The main attraction for most guests is the "Cave of Darkness".

Now Birzebbuga is an attractive destination for tourists from all over the world. It offers a wide range of entertainment, numerous shops, shopping centers and restaurants are open. There is a mixture of old and new — stylish villas and modern hotels side by side with traditional Maltese houses. A weekend in Birzebbuga will appeal to lovers of beach holidays, sailing, diving, as well as lovers of fine Mediterranean cuisine.

Birzebbuga — Quick Facts

• Birzebbuga is a popular resort;
• The Southern region of Malta;
• The capital of Malta — Valletta is 13 km away;
• The popular sandy beach of Priti Bay;
• Many historical places;
• Developed infrastructure, many restaurants, shops and hotels;
• Sailing is popular here throughout the year.

The best time to visit

Birzebbuga lies in the Mediterranean climate zone. It is a very good destination for traveling all year round, and the months with the best weather are: May, October, November.

The average air temperature here is 18.7 °C. In summer, the city is so hot that temperature indicators rarely fall below 25 ° C. The water temperature in summer is 21 ° C. But winters are mild and warm. It is preferable to come to the resort in the period from May to October, but the holiday season here continues all year round.

How to get

There are 4 ways to get from Malta Airport to Birzebbuga by the following modes of transport: taxi, shuttle transfer, private transfer or on foot.

What to do?

Among the historical sights of the city are the following:

Ar-Dalam Cave	The huge Ar-Dalam cave is 150 meters deep. It once served as a parking lot for primitive people, about 7.5 thousand years ago. Fossilized bones of ancient animals have been found here, for example, dwarf deer, elephants and hippos.
Fort of St. Lucian	It consists of a large tower and a polygonal fortification. The tower got its name in honor of the church in France, in which Grandmaster Alof de Wignacourt was baptized.
Marsaxlokk	The embankment is considered the heart of Marsashlokk. There are market rows here, the most fashionable and interesting restaurants are located here, the menu of which always contains seafood and fish. The main facade of the main temple of the city – the Church of Our Lady of Pompeii — overlooks the embankment.
Delimara Fort	Just part of a chain of fortresses and batteries installed along the edge of the surf. Nearby are the forts of Tas Silge, San Lucian, Bengisa, as well as the Pinto and Feretti batteries.
Tas-Silj Temple	The megalith got its name in honor of the Church of Our Lady of the Snow, which stands in the immediate vicinity of the complex.
Dorell Palace in Gudja	The mansion is adjoined by walled gardens, on the territory of which there are a Harness tower and a chapel.

Tourists are offered the following cruises:

• St. Paul's Bay: blue lagoon, beaches and coves, catamaran trip - €36;
• 1-day tour of Gozo, Malta's twin island - €62;
• Malta: half a day in the Bridge, the village of masters, Mdina and Valletta - €51;
• Mellieha: walking tour of the main sights of the village with a local guide - €496;
• Mellieha: Christmas Magic Walking tour - €501;
• Mellicha: romantic walking tour - €475.

A cruise to the memorable places of the Great Harbor and the Bay of Marsamshett on a colorful Maltese boat — luzzu, which have been used by fishermen since ancient times, will give unique impressions. From the city, you can go on a bus trip to Malta by choosing the route you are interested in: the Southern Tour, the Northern direction or the island of Gozo.

Birzebbuga Beaches

• Pretty Bay means "Beautiful beach", which fully justifies its name. The beach is artificial — fine white sand was lifted from the bottom of the sea during the construction of the Malta Freeport offshore zone and was poured onto the rocky shore. It offers sunbeds and umbrellas for rent.
• Peter's Pool is a small 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 is another rocky beach near Peter's Pool.

You can only get to Peter's Pool and Delimara Bay either by car or on foot, which will take about an hour from Birzebbuga (it is recommended to stock up on a map and navigate to the lighthouse and power station).

What to do on the beach

• Water polo is one of the most popular sports in Birzebbuga, the level of clubs here is quite high. Maltese water polo is administered by the Maltese Water Sports Association.
• Sailing — Sailing is developed in Bizerbudzha, which both locals and visitors are happy to do.
• Diving is a priority among water sports. Along the coast, many ships that sank during the Second World War rest at the bottom of the sea.
• The Maltese Beach Soccer Festival in the port town of Birzebbuga takes place in autumn.

Restaurants and cafes

There are a large number of bars, restaurants and cafes open here. They are not distinguished by special sophistication, but they offer delicious dishes of European cuisine, as well as the best national dishes.

Check out several popular local establishments:

• Ferretti Restaurant — This restaurant is located near Borg in-Nadur Temples. Ferretti serves Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Here you should order delicious salads, squid and snapper.
• District Five -The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine.
• Reno's Guest House — Have a wonderful evening here and order good shrimp, octopus and ribs.

Shopping

Souvenirs, popular among tourists of the city of Birzebbuga, are similar to those that are sold throughout Malta.

In addition to branded clothing and accessories, the following items can be taken home from Birzebbuga as a keepsake:

• Unique jewelry made in the technique of filigree (masters use very thin gold or silver wires, due to which jewelry acquires a special lightness). The price of one such item starts from 10 euros.
• Products with the symbols of the Maltese Order of Chivalry (cross). It can be a badge, a magnet, a pen, a bottle opener or a T-shirt. You can buy one of these things for 1 euro or more.
• Local delicacies. First of all, it is cactus fruit jam and carob fruit syrup, or sweet liqueurs based on these fruits. You can buy these edible souvenirs at any large grocery store.

Hotels

• The following establishments have proven themselves well:
• Water's Edge Hotel — The brand new Water's Edge Hotel is located 50 meters from the sandy beach in Birzebbuga. The room price starts from 40 euros.
• Ta' Bertu Host Family Bed & Breakfast — Ta' Bertu Host Family Bed and Breakfast is surrounded by vineyards and is 2 km from the beaches. The room price starts from 70 euros.
• Hepburn Holiday Apartments — It offers apartments with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a restaurant. The room price starts from 46 euros.

Villas for rent

As rentals in Malta continue to gain popularity, the rental market is becoming increasingly complex.

Birzebbuga is a fantastic place where renting a holiday home makes a lot of sense, as it gives travelers home comfort and flexibility combined with amazing places.

• Murzuq House Murzuq House is a family-run house located in Birzebbuga. The city of Sliema is 14 km away.
• Arzella Holiday Home — This villa is located in Birzebudzha, 4.9 km from Hal Tarksien Temples. The Church of St George is 0.4 km from the property. Guests can go to the restaurants District Five and Illusions Mediterranean, which are located nearby. A few steps from the villa you will find the Beach of Priti Bay. The villa is located a 10-minute walk from Il-Qajjenza — Kampanel bus stop.