The Maltese Island | A Paradise For Beach Lovers

A typical Mediterranean climate blesses the Maltese island and boasts more than 300 days of sunshine yearly, so keep that sunblock handy! Malta is a paradise for beach lovers.

In Malta, there’s a beach for everyone. You can choose from sandy beaches, rocky, blue lagoons and even inland seas. Since we live on this island surrounded by the sea, we love swimming.

Here’s all you need to know, from the best beaches to valuable tips about swimming in Malta.

Best Sandy Beaches in Malta

• St George’s Bay – St. Julian’s
• St. Thomas Bay – Marsascala
• Imgiebah Bay, St. Pauls Bay
• Għadira Bay, Mellieha
• Armier Bay, Mellieha
• Golden Bay, Mellieha
• Paradise Bay, Mellieha
• Blue Lagoon, Comino
• Ramla l-Ħamra, Xagħra Gozo

Best Rocky Beaches in Malta

• Għar Lapsi, Siggiewi
• Gnejna Bay, 1 kilometre from the village of Mġarr
• Żonqor Point, Marsascala
• Ta’ Fra Ben, Qawra Point
• St. Peter’s Pool, Marsaxlokk
• Qbajjar, Gozo

We highly recommend anyone visiting Malta to jump on another beautiful island, which is also in the Maltese archipelago, Comino and swim in the beautiful Blue Lagoon. You can spend a day on Comino enjoying this magical place.

In Malta, you can swim safely almost anywhere. We recommend swimming where the locals swim, especially on rough seas. In bad weather, we suggest taking extra caution when swimming or in exposed areas at sea, especially when the wind Force is over four, as it’s not the first time people get caught out by undercurrents.

Useful Beach Tips

• Topless and nude bathing are illegal in Malta.
• When visiting shops or restaurants nearby, always wear clothes, even men, as bare-chested isn’t socially accepted.
• Don’t swim if you see a single or double red flag. That indicates unsafe conditions for swimming. Don’t just ignore this sign!
• Avoid taking valuable items with you at the beach. Take only essentials and keep an eye out for your stuff.
• The beaches get very busy on weekends and public holidays, especially on August 15th, the Santa Maria feast.
• Sunbed and umbrella hire are very common on most beaches in Malta, but you can find a spot outside those zones.
• Parking is quite hard to find, especially on busy days, so ideally, go early in the morning to find a good parking spot, or else you’ll end up parking at a far distance and walking to the beach.

While we’re sure you’ll enjoy your time swimming on the Maltese beaches, we hope you found this blog helpful. Let us know if you need more information that’s not listed here.