Golden Bay
Arguably Malta’s most beautiful beach, Golden Bay on the north-western coast is a sweeping curve of orange-gold sand shelving gently into the deep-blue Mediterranean – perfect for swimming, watersports or simply lazing in the sun.
Fomm ir-Riħ
Malta’s most remote beach, Fomm ir-Riħ – “mouth of the wind” – rewards the effort of its steep, tricky descent with the clearest of water, magnificent coastal views and blissful solitude.
St Peter’s Pool
On Malta’s south-eastern coast, St Peter’s Pool is one of the island’s most picturesque natural swimming spots – a ladle-shaped hollow sculpted from coastal rock that forms a sheltered lagoon perfect for a dip, with flat rocks surrounding it ideal for basking in the sun. Nearby Il-Kalanka Bay offers a quieter alternative, though its jumping platform is considerably higher, so extra care is advised.
Mellieħa Bay
Malta’s largest sandy beach, Mellieħa Bay is the island’s watersports hub – a reliable north-easterly breeze makes it ideal for windsurfing, kitesurfing and parasailing, with canoeing, waterskiing and banana boating also on offer. A couple of kilometres north of the beach, Coral Lagoon offers another cool, cooling-off spot.
