Northern Malta (Marfa, Mellieha)
Armier Bay
A sandy bay on the Marfa peninsula with shallow water, beach kiosks and views to Comino. Pairs with Little Armier next door for a relaxed north-coast day.
Explore beach →Sand, rock and lagoon
Swimming spots on three islands
20 beaches and swimming spots on Malta, Gozo and Comino to filter by region and type: the sandy sweep of Golden Bay and Mellieha Bay, the rocky shore of St Peter's Pool, the red sand of Ramla Bay on Gozo and the turquoise water of the Blue Lagoon. Want a shortlist instead? Read the best beaches in Malta guide.
20 beaches
98/100
Comino (between Comino and Cominotto)
Blue Lagoon
The shallow turquoise channel between Comino and Cominotto. Stepping ashore now needs a free timed landing pass booked online, and boat trips run from Malta and Gozo.
Explore beach →Northern Malta (Bugibba, St Paul's Bay)
Bugibba Perched Beach
A man-made sandy beach raised above the rocks on the Bugibba promenade, with ladders into the sea. Central, easy to reach and handy for families.
Explore beach →Northern Malta (Mgarr coast, near Bahrija)
Fomm ir-Rih Bay
A remote, undeveloped bay below the cliffs near Bahrija, with access that needs checking locally. Pebbly shore, clear water and a self-sufficient outing that needs local access checks.
Explore beach →Northern Malta (Mgarr, Ghajn Tuffieha)
Ghajn Tuffieha Bay
A sandy west-coast bay reached by a long flight of steps, framed by clay slopes and a watchtower. Quieter than Golden Bay next door, with fine sunsets.
Explore beach →60/100
Southern Malta (Siggiewi coast)
Ghar Lapsi
A small rocky cove and fishing hamlet on Malta's south coast, loved by swimmers and divers. Storm Harry damaged it in January 2026; confirm access before visiting.
Explore beach →Northern Malta (Mgarr)
Gnejna Bay
A sandy bay below Mgarr with flat rock shelves for sunbathing and boathouses by the shore. Quieter than Golden Bay, with a summer bus.
Explore beach →Northern Malta (Mellieha, Manikata)
Golden Bay
A wide sandy bay on Malta's west coast, below the Majjistral park cliffs. Easy road access, a direct bus from Valletta and sunsets over open sea.
Explore beach →82/100
Gozo (south-east coast, Qala)
Hondoq ir-Rummien
A small cove below Qala in south-east Gozo with deep, clear water, ladders into the sea and views across to Comino. Popular with snorkellers, with sand, pebbles and rocky bathing areas.
Explore beach →Northern Malta (Selmun, Mellieha)
Imgiebah Bay (Selmun)
A secluded sandy bay below the Selmun ridge, reached on foot down a rough track. Bring water, shade and good shoes; check access locally.
Explore beach →Northern Malta (Mellieha)
Mellieha Bay (Ghadira)
A long sandy beach with shallow, gently shelving water below Mellieha, opposite the Ghadira Nature Reserve. Malta's go-to family beach in summer.
Explore beach →76/100
Gozo (south coast, Xewkija and Sannat)
Mgarr ix-Xini
A narrow inlet at the end of a deep gorge on Gozo's south coast, with a small shingle beach, calm clear water and a 17th-century watchtower at its mouth.
Explore beach →Northern Malta (Cirkewwa)
Paradise Bay
A small sandy cove below the cliffs near the Cirkewwa ferry terminal, reached by steps. A compact beach with a lido beside the sand.
Explore beach →72/100
Southern Malta (Birzebbuga)
Pretty Bay
Birzebbuga's sandy town beach in south-east Malta, with shops, cafes and restaurants along the seafront. Easy access and one of the larger sandy beaches on Malta.
Explore beach →94/100
Gozo (north coast, Xaghra)
Ramla Bay
Gozo's largest sandy bay: deep red-gold sand below terraced hills, clear water and no hotels behind it. Seasonal lifeguards and snack bars are documented here.
Explore beach →78/100
Gozo (north-east coast, Nadur)
San Blas Bay
A small cove of reddish sand below Nadur on Gozo's north-east coast, reached on foot down a steep lane. Quiet, good for snorkelling, with few facilities.
Explore beach →74/100
Comino (north-east coast)
Santa Marija Bay
A small sandy bay on Comino's north coast, a walk across the car-free island from the Blue Lagoon. Clear water and a calmer alternative to the lagoon's crowds.
Explore beach →Sliema and St Julian's (Paceville)
St George's Bay
A small sandy town beach in St Julian's, steps from Paceville's hotels and bars. Malta's first Blue Flag beach, with frequent buses from Valletta.
Explore beach →90/100
Southern Malta (Delimara, Marsaxlokk)
St Peter's Pool
A deep natural swimming pool cut into flat limestone on the Delimara peninsula near Marsaxlokk. Clear water, sun-warmed rock shelves, no sand; do not rely on lifeguard cover.
Explore beach →85/100
Gozo (south-west coast, Xlendi)
Xlendi Bay
A narrow inlet at the end of a deep valley on Gozo's west coast, with deep, clear water off the rocks, cafes on the waterfront and sunset views from the cliffs.
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