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Malta is the right place for a beach holiday. The generous temperatures will let you enjoy sun and sea not only in summer but for a much longer period of time, ranging from spring to late autumn.
Malta is sea but not only, it is an island full of noble palaces and culture. Between museums and archaeological sites, villages and towns, in Malta you can enjoy the sea and the history of this island just a stone's throw from Italy.
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Here you will find some useful tips for organising a small beach holiday in Malta. On Malta cheap in 5 days you will find information on a trip to Malta with lots of details about the beaches and the sea on the island. In Four days in Malta and Five days in Malta there is more useful information and first-hand tips for holidays and things to see.

Sea in Malta where to go

What's the sea like in Malta? On the island of Malta, you'll find sandy beaches and cliffs but the most beautiful sea in the archipelago can be found on the wild islands of Comino and Gozo. Here, the colour of the water is spectacular, thanks also to the rocky beaches that plunge into the turquoise waters.
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Malta's most beautiful and accessible sandy beaches can be found in the northern part of the island. Elsewhere, you will find rocky beaches and deep waters perfect for diving. Around Valletta, Sliema and St Julian's you'll find urban beaches, easily accessible from the cities and equipped with numerous facilities. Beaches with a wide shoreline, golden sand and shallow water can be found in the north. Golden Bay, Paradise Bay, Mellieħa Bay are worth a visit here.

Beaches in Malta

Malta's most beautiful sea

Ghajn Tuffieha is one of Malta's most beautiful beaches. It is located close to the better known Golden Bay but is rather isolated, lonely and wild.

To reach it, one has to descend 180 steps, which discourages many bathers.
Paradise Bay, Imgiebah on the east coast and Armier Bay, overlooking Gozo, are among Malta's most secluded sandy beaches. Here's where you'll find the most beautiful sea in Malta, Gozo and Comino.

• Dwejra Bay and Blue Hole, Gozo

• Mellieha Bay, Malta

• Ix-Xatt l-Aħmar, Gozo

• Blue Lagoon, Comino

• St. Niklaw Bay, Comino

• Xwejni Bay, Gozo

Malta: what to see

Mdina is Malta's ancient capital with palaces and stately homes, ancient walls and grand gates. Mdina is 200 metres above sea level and offers spectacular views of the island.
Rabat is the part outside the walls of Mdina, a suburb inhabited since ancient times. Here is the cave where St Paul lived as a hermit during his journey to Rome.
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In the north-west of Malta there is the village of Popeye built as a film set for a Popeye movie is still standing and is a kind of open-air museum by the sea.
In Valletta there is an incredible amount of aristocratic palaces, museums and churches. The Saluting battery, which has marked time in Malta with a cannon shot since antiquity, is located in an unmissable vantage point.

Sea in Malta with children

Malta is the perfect island for going to the seaside with children. There are wide beaches perfect for the little ones that you can enjoy even out of season, avoiding the large influx of tourists in July and August. To the north of the island of Malta are the largest stretches of sand such as Mellieha Bay or Golden Bay. Paradise Bay is also perfect for going to the beach with children. If, on the other hand, you enjoy sports activities with the whole family, the island to choose is Gozo.

Sea in Malta in September and October

Can you go to sea in Malta in September and October? We have no doubts, these are definitely the best months to enjoy the sea in the archipelago.

First of all, the beaches are uncrowded and you can enjoy them in blissful solitude. In these months the temperatures are still high, but they do not reach the 40° of July and August. Thanks to the currents and the sea breeze, you can visit the island and participate in excursions without suffering. In detail, the temperatures in September are properly summery with peaks of heat in the first half of the month; in October you will find pleasant temperatures with temperatures hovering around 25/26°.

Malta Summer Weather

What's the weather like in Malta? Winters in Malta are very mild. Only in the case of major cold spells do temperatures drop even on Malta and the other islands. From November to April the weather is erratic. On days without wind and clouds it can be very warm, but disturbances can be frequent. From April to the end of October, on the other hand, the weather is a guarantee of sunny days. Summer proper runs from June to September.

Beach images in Malta

Below are some images of Malta's beaches and city areas with sea views on the island. Below are two images of St Julian's and Valletta.

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