Malta Things To Do

Blue Lagoon, Gozo, beaches, kayaking, diving — Malta’s got more to offer than just parties. Here’s what to do when the sun’s out.

Gnejna Bay beach Malta – sandy bay with calm blue water surrounded by limestone cliffs

Best Beaches in Malta 2026: The Complete Guide (Sandy, Rocky & Secret)

Malta beaches pack more variety into a small island than most destinations manage in an entire coastline. Sandy bays, dramatic limestone rock pools, crystal-clear snorkelling spots, and yes, the famous Blue Lagoon. Whether you're here for a week or a...
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Aerial drone panorama of Blue Lagoon Comino Malta showing scattered sailboats and motorboats in electric turquoise water with white limestone cliffs and Comino Tower in the background

Blue Lagoon Malta 2026: The Complete Guide (How to Get There, Best Time & Insider Tips)

If there's one place in Malta that lives up to the hype — it's the Blue Lagoon. The water is genuinely that colour. Not filtered, not photoshopped, just insanely turquoise thanks to a white sandy seabed that reflects sunlight like...
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Aerial view of Ramla Bay Gozo showing the famous red-orange sand and lush green Ramla Valley

Gozo Beaches 2026: Ramla Bay, Xlendi, Marsalforn & The Complete Guide

Gozo doesn't do things the same way as Malta. The beaches here are wilder, less developed, more dramatic — and a lot less crowded. Whether you're after Ramla Bay's legendary red sand, the scenic horseshoe of Xlendi bay, the salt...
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Aerial drone view of Ghajn Tuffieha and Qarraba Bay twin coves separated by dramatic clay cliffs in Malta

North Malta Beaches 2026: Mellieha Bay, Golden Bay & The Complete Sandy Beach Guide

The north of Malta is where the best sandy beaches are — full stop. Mellieha Bay, Golden Bay, Ghajn Tuffieha, Paradise Bay — they're all within 15 minutes of each other and each one hits differently. Whether you're searching for...
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Colourful wooden houses of Popeye Village Malta (Sweethaven Village) at Anchor Bay.

Popeye Village Malta (Sweethaven Village): The Complete Guide

Malta's most iconic film set turned family attraction - everything you need to know before you visit. Tucked into the rocky shoreline of Anchor Bay, on the northwestern tip of Malta near Mellieha, Popeye Village - officially known as Sweethaven...
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Close-up of Ramla Bay's famous red-orange sand with turquoise waves washing ashore in Gozo

Sandy Beaches Malta 2026: Does Malta Have Sandy Beaches? The Honest Answer

Does malta have sandy beaches? Short answer: yes. Longer answer: fewer than most Mediterranean islands, but the ones that exist are genuinely exceptional — and the rocky coastline that makes up the rest of Malta's shore creates some of the...
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Balluta Bay beach Malta – small sandy cove in St Julian's with colourful Art Nouveau church backdrop

Sliema Beach & St Julians Malta 2026: Every Swimming Spot, Beach & Rocky Cove

If you're staying in Sliema or St Julians — and most visitors to Malta are — the beach question comes up immediately. The honest answer: there's no golden sandy beach right on your doorstep. What there is, is a 7km...
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