Best Beaches in Malta and Gozo
22 hand-picked beaches in Malta and Gozo, ranked by our editors. Top pick: Ghajn Tuffieha Bay (4.7 / 5).
Ghajn Tuffieha Bay
Mgarr, Malta · Sandy Beach · 4.7 / 5
Ramla Bay
Xaghra, Gozo, Malta · Sandy Beach · 4.7 / 5
Blue Lagoon
Comino, Malta · Rocky Cove · 4.5 / 5
Golden Bay
Mellieha, Malta · Sandy Beach · 4.5 / 5
St Peter's Pool
Marsaxlokk, Malta · Rocky Cove · 4.5 / 5
San Blas Bay
Nadur, Gozo, Malta · Sandy Beach · 4.5 / 5
Wied il-Ghasri, Gozo
Gharb, Gozo · Narrow gorge inlet on the north-west coast of Gozo · 4.5 / 5
Paradise Bay
Mellieha, Malta · Sandy Beach · 4.4 / 5
Ghadira Bay
Mellieha, Malta · Sandy Beach · 4.4 / 5
Mgarr ix-Xini
Gozo, Malta · Gozo Snorkelling Inlet · 4.4 / 5
Gnejna Bay
Mgarr, Malta · Wild Sandy Bay · 4.4 / 5
Fomm ir-Rih Bay
Mgarr, Malta · Wild Cliff-Backed Bay · 4.4 / 5
Xlendi Bay, Gozo
Xlendi, Gozo, Malta · Narrow bay between golden cliffs on the south-west coast · 4.4 / 5
Ghar Lapsi, Siggiewi
Siggiewi, Malta · Rocky inlet and swim spot for divers on Malta south-west coast · 4.4 / 5
Imgiebah Bay
Selmun, Malta · Quiet Sandy Bay near Selmun · 4.3 / 5
Mellieha Bay
Mellieha, Malta · Long Sandy Bay in Northern Malta · 4.2 / 5
Armier Bay, Malta
Armier, Mellieha, Malta · Sandy bay facing Comino in the north of Malta · 4.2 / 5
Marsalforn Bay, Gozo
Marsalforn, Gozo · Small sandy bay with a promenade in a Gozo fishing town · 4.2 / 5
Qbajjar Bay, Gozo
Gozo · Rocky bay beside the salt pans near Marsalforn · 4.1 / 5
Pretty Bay
Birzebbuga, Malta · Town Beach in Southern Malta · 4.0 / 5
Marsaskala Bay, Malta
Marsaskala, Southern Harbour, Malta · Quiet fishing bay with rocky shore and a promenade in south-east Malta · 4.0 / 5
Fond Ghadir, Sliema
Sliema, Malta · Rocky swimming spot and lido beside the Sliema promenade · 4.0 / 5About beaches in Malta and Gozo
Malta, Gozo and Comino have sandy bays, rocky swimming spots, tidal pools and clear blue water. Gozo is quieter, with small bays and cliffs, while Malta has the longest sandy beaches.
When to go
May to October is the swimming season. The sea is warmest in August and September, and spring is cooler but quiet.
Getting around
Buses and ferries link the islands, and a car helps for the remote coves. Many rocky swimming spots have ladders and no sand, so bring water shoes.
Easiest beaches to reach
Ramla Bay, Golden Bay, Ghadira Bay, Gnejna Bay.
Quieter hidden gems
St Peter's Pool, San Blas Bay, Wied il-Ghasri, Gozo, Mgarr ix-Xini.
All beaches at a glance
- Ghajn Tuffieha Bay: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access moderate.
- Ramla Bay: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Blue Lagoon: best May–October, water about 25 degrees C, access moderate.
- Golden Bay: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- St Peter's Pool: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- San Blas Bay: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access challenging.
- Wied il-Ghasri, Gozo: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access moderate.
- Paradise Bay: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access moderate.
- Ghadira Bay: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Mgarr ix-Xini: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Gnejna Bay: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Fomm ir-Rih Bay: best May–October, water about 23 degrees C, access challenging.
- Xlendi Bay, Gozo: best June–September, water about 26 degrees C, access easy.
- Ghar Lapsi, Siggiewi: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Imgiebah Bay: best May–October, water about 23 degrees C, access moderate.
- Mellieha Bay: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Armier Bay, Malta: best June–September, water about 26 degrees C, access easy.
- Marsalforn Bay, Gozo: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Qbajjar Bay, Gozo: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
- Pretty Bay: best May–October, water about 23 degrees C, access easy.
- Marsaskala Bay, Malta: best June–September, water about 26 degrees C, access easy.
- Fond Ghadir, Sliema: best June–September, water about 26 degrees C, access easy.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the beaches in Malta and Gozo?
May to October is the swimming season. The sea is warmest in August and September, and spring is cooler but quiet.
Which beaches in Malta and Gozo are easiest to reach?
The easiest access is at Ramla Bay, Golden Bay, Ghadira Bay, Gnejna Bay. Check each beach page for parking and facilities.
Do I need a car for the beaches in Malta and Gozo?
Buses and ferries link the islands, and a car helps for the remote coves. Many rocky swimming spots have ladders and no sand, so bring water shoes.
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