Pretty Bay Beach Travel Guide

Pretty Bay Beach — one of the few beaches in the southeastern part of Malta in the port city Birzebbuga.

The beach deserves attention for many reasons: it is surrounded by beautiful buildings. The beach is wide and accommodates everyone (there is a place for families with children and for active friendly companies), in addition, it is located at a distance from noisy tourist areas.

This is an artificial sandy beach: the rocky coast of Birzebbuga Bay was covered with sand raised from the seabed during the construction of the Malta Freeport offshore zone. Thanks to these works, in comparison with other Maltese beaches, Pretty Bay Beach is quite large and spacious.

Its length is about 200 meters, and its width varies from 20 to 50 meters.

The sand on Preity Bay has a light shade, it is often called white. The sand is fine and soft, quite comfortable for walking on it and for sunbathing.

In addition to tourists, the beach of Pretty Bay enjoys the well-deserved love of local residents, so there are often a lot of people here on weekends.

The coastline is cleaned on a daily basis, so it is always clean here.

The main disadvantage of the beach is the fact that the port of Malta International Freeport is very clearly visible from the coast of Pretty Bay. Such a large industrial facility naturally does not add picturesqueness and exoticism to the beach, but some visitors note that it is very interesting to watch how large cargo ships enter and exit the port.

Beach infrastructure Pretty Bay

The beach of Pretty Bay is well equipped, and visitors are offered:

• sun loungers and umbrellas for rent;
• toilets;
• changing booths;
• wooden decking along the shore;
• garbage cans;
• gazebos;
• beach soccer field, mini football field;
• children's playground

In the central part of the beach there are concrete fences and something like a pier, from which many vacationers like to jump into the water.

In the evening, vacationers can walk along the sea along the embankment.

Preity Bay — Facts

• The beach is covered with fine white sand
• On Pretty Bee, visitors will always be offered sunbeds and umbrellas for rent
• Near the beach there are gazebos, a football field and a playground
• There are many restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and kiosks
• An ideal place for scuba diving enthusiasts
• The beach is very popular among Maltese
• In the evening, the embankment is a popular place for walking

When is it better to go

The most suitable time to relax on Pretty Bay Beach is the period from May to October, when Malta has sunny weather and there is almost no rain.

• To a comfortable level (+21 ...+23 °C), the water in the Mediterranean Sea warms up here approximately by mid-June.
• The hottest month in Birzebbuga is August, in which the average air temperature during the day is +30.5 °C, at night - +26.5 °C, and water - +26.1 °C.
• In September, the air cools down by only one degree, and the water generally remains the same warm. This month is considered the velvet season.
• In October, temperatures gradually begin to decrease, but it is still possible to relax comfortably on the beach, especially since there are very few tourists at this time and it is quiet and secluded on the coast.

Weather

How to get to the beach

Due to the compact size of the island, you can easily and quickly get to the beach from almost any part of it, both by car and by public transport, which runs from any corner of Malta.

• Malta International Airport is a 10-minute drive away.

• Valletta is 12 km away.

What to do?

Near the beach you can visit:

• Palazzo Falson — it is a real treasure, there is a library with historical books, a large collection of furniture and paintings of noble families of this palace. Named after the Falson family, who were the first inhabitants of the palace.
• St. Paul's Cathedral — One of the most symbolic buildings of the city, in honor of the Apostle Paul.
• Vilna Palace — National Museum of Natural History. A significant collection includes samples of flora and fauna, fossils, rocks, minerals, birds, mammals, fish, arthropods from the Maltese habitat.
• Chapels of St. Agatha and St. Nicholas — Two chapels were rebuilt according to the project of the famous architect Lorenzo Gafa. The Chapel of St. Nicholas is currently closed to the public. In the chapel of Saint Agatha you can see a painting by Giuseppe D'Arena depicting Saint Agatha, the patroness of Malta, together with Saint Adrian.
• Mdina Gardens Howard Gardens и Ditch Garden — The main gate of the fortifications of Mdina. The Baroque arch, designed by French architect Charles Francois Demondion, marks the official entrance to the city, and in front of it are stone lions guarding Mdina.
• Mdina fortifications — The ancient capital of Malta is surrounded by defensive walls, which is the main feature of this place, which is worth visiting to admire the incredible views of the island.
• Knights of Malta Experience, Mdina Dungeons Museum — The Museum of Torture is located right at the entrance to the city. The exhibits are quite realistic, and the sound effects in the corridors make the atmosphere even more frightening.
• Beach holidays — Getting a chocolate tan, swimming in the clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, beach parties have always been and remain one of the main reasons for visiting the state of Malta and the Beach of Priti Bay in particular.
• Different kinds of sports — Diving, fishing, paragliding, water skiing, wakeboarding, etc. are especially popular among tourists.

Restaurants and shops

In the immediate vicinity of the shore there are several kiosks selling snacks, drinks and fast food, as well as cafes and bars where you can have lunch and have a good time.

Maltese cuisine resembles the cuisine of other Mediterranean countries, especially Italy and Greece. It will be easy for a child who eats from an adult table to choose suitable dishes.

If you prefer to cook on your own, you can buy the necessary products in supermarkets, small grocery stores, and vegetable shops. Baby food is sold in supermarkets and pharmacies.

The best places to stay in Preity Bay

As for accommodation, there are small hotels, apartments and guesthouses within walking distance from the beach of Pretty Bay. The range of housing, though not very wide, you can find options in different price categories.

• The brand new Water's Edge Hotel is located 50 meters from the sandy beach in Birzebbuga. A continental breakfast with cold cuts, cheese, pastries, cereals, fruit and hot drinks is served daily. The Price Of The Room Is € 220 per day.
• Hepburn Holiday Apartment is located in Birzebbuga, 1.4 km from Pretty Bay Beach and 400 m from St. George Bay. The Price Of The Room Is € 150 per day.
• Ta' Bertu Host Family B&B is surrounded by vineyards and is 2 km from the beaches. This family farm produces Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, marmalade and olive oil. The Room Price Is € 210 per night.

Murzuq House — Deluxe Double Room With Shower is a good option for people who like to relax in company. This guest house is located within walking distance from the center of Birzebbuga. Room Price € 110 per night.