Best Rocky Coves in Malta and Gozo
We rank the 9 rocky coves in Malta and Gozo. Blue Lagoon (Malta) comes first with 4.5 / 5, followed by St Peter's Pool, Wied il-Ghasri, Gozo.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 6 of the 9 have easy access, and 4 are hidden gems.
1Blue Lagoon
Comino, Malta · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 25 °CA sheltered bay of vivid turquoise water between Comino and the islet of Cominotto.
2St Peter's Pool
Marsaxlokk, Malta · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA natural rock pool on the Delimara peninsula, with clear water, pale limestone ledges and no sand.
3Wied il-Ghasri, Gozo
Gharb, Gozo · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 25 °CWied il-Ghasri is a narrow inlet cut into the cliffs on the north-west coast of Gozo, reached by steps down the gorge.
4Ghar Lapsi, Siggiewi
Siggiewi, Malta · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CGhar Lapsi is a small rocky inlet on the south-west coast of Malta near Siggiewi, with ladders and flat rock platforms for swimming and no sand.
5Xlendi Bay, Gozo
Xlendi, Gozo, Malta · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °CXlendi is a narrow bay on the south-west coast of Gozo, with steep golden cliffs on both sides and a small beach at the head.
6Marsalforn Bay, Gozo
Marsalforn, Gozo · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CMarsalforn is a small town on the north coast of Gozo with a sheltered bay, a small beach of sand and pebbles and a promenade lined with restaurants and cafes.
7Qbajjar Bay, Gozo
Gozo · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CQbajjar Bay is a rocky bay on the north coast of Gozo near Marsalforn, next to the old salt pans.
8Fond Ghadir, Sliema
Sliema, Malta · 4.0 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °CFond Ghadir is a rocky swim spot on the Sliema seafront in Malta, with flat platforms, ladders and clear water beside the promenade.
9Marsaskala Bay, Malta
Marsaskala, Southern Harbour, Malta · 4.0 / 5 · Easy access · about 26 °CMarsaskala is a fishing village on a long narrow bay in the south-east of Malta, with colourful boats in the water, a promenade and a small town beach.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Lagoon | Malta | 4.5 | 25 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 2 | St Peter's Pool | Malta | 4.5 | 24 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 3 | Wied il-Ghasri, Gozo | Malta | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 4 | Ghar Lapsi, Siggiewi | Malta | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Xlendi Bay, Gozo | Malta | 4.4 | 26 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Marsalforn Bay, Gozo | Malta | 4.2 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Qbajjar Bay, Gozo | Malta | 4.1 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Fond Ghadir, Sliema | Malta | 4.0 | 26 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Marsaskala Bay, Malta | Malta | 4.0 | 26 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when the shoreline is mostly of this type, then ranked by our editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated rocky coves in Malta and Gozo?
Our top three are Blue Lagoon (4.5 out of 5), St Peter's Pool (4.5 out of 5), Wied il-Ghasri, Gozo (4.5 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 25 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Ghar Lapsi, Siggiewi, Xlendi Bay, Gozo, Marsalforn Bay, Gozo, Qbajjar Bay, Gozo, Fond Ghadir, Sliema and 1 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.