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St Paul’s Bay in Malta – Top Beaches from Xemxija to Qawra

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1. Ta’ Fra Ben, Qawra

Ta Fra Ben Neach

Ta` Fra Ben is a rocky beach at Qawra point, exactly located behind Qawra’s coastal watchtower. The beach is especially popular for its crystal clear waters and entertainment thanks to the reggae bar found on-site and also the many barbeques along the coast in the evening.

Anchor Bay Location: North Malta

Distance by Car from City: mins (km)

Bus Stations Nearby Ta’ Fra Ben and Walking Distance:

Bus Lines from Valletta B7/B5 to Bus Station (Note: Add walking distance from the station to beach)

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It’s a popular bay which attracts both locals and tourists alike especially those residing in nearby hotels.

This bay is only a 10-minute walk from Bugibba’s bus terminal and a 5 minutes walk from Malta’s Aquarium which can be easily combined together with snorkeling for an unforgettable day with the kids. Furthermore, the bay is surrounded by restaurants, bars, and pizzerias that cater for breakfasts, snacks, lunch, and dinner.

Despite having lots of facilities including sunbeds and umbrellas, the bay is not exactly family-friendly especially with small children especially since the beach is rocky. The bay is easy to access shallow water but then gets immediately deeper

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2. Il-Fekruna Bay, Xemxija

Fekruna Bay

Also known as Turtle Cove, this little secluded beach between St Paul’s Bay and Xemxija is a hidden gem, and though it’s mainly rocky with some pebbles the water is crystal blue.

Anchor Bay Location: North East Malta

Distance by Car from Valletta: 31 mins (21.7km)

Bus Stations Nearby Fekruna Beach and Walking Distance:

XEMXIJA: 350m / 3 min

Bus Lines from Valletta B7/B5 to Bus Station (Note: Add walking distance from the station to beach)

441/42/49/255 to XEMXIJA: ~50 mins

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The bay is near many hotels, restaurants, and rental apartments but fundamentally does not have any beach facilities.

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3. Perched Beach, Bugibba

Perched Beach Bugibba

It is a small man-made beach near the center of Bugibba. Despite the presence of sand, to enter the sea you still have to use the ladders as the shoreline is very rocky.

Perched Beach Location: North East Malta

Distance by Car from Valletta: 31 mins (19 km)

Bus Stations Nearby Perched Beach and Walking Distance:

BUGIBBA BAY 1: 300m / 3 min GZEJJER: 53m / 1 min QROLL: 750m / 9 min

Bus Lines from Valletta B7/B5 to Bus Station (Note: Add walking distance from the station to beach)

45 to BUGIBBA BAY: ~39 mins 42&280 to GZEJJER: ~40 mins 31 to QROLL: ~43 mins

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Unfortunately, most of the beach is taken up by private lidos or beach bars/restaurants. Additionally, many people complain about the construction work going on near the beach.

If you don’t have time or a way to access nicer beaches in the north then this might be a good place to spend a few hours sunbathing. If you want to dip into the water, the area is good if you are a confident swimmer and for snorkeling.

4. Tal-Ghazzenin Bay, St Paul’s Bay

Tal-ghazzenin

Tal-Ghazzenin is a rocky beach at St Paul’s Bay.

Anchor Bay Location: North East Malta

Distance by Car from City: mins (km)

Bus Stations Nearby Tal-Ghazzenin and Walking Distance:

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5. Tax-Xama Bay, St Paul’s Bay

Tal-ghazzenin

Tax-Xama is a rocky beach at St Paul’s Bay.

Anchor Bay Location: North East Malta

Distance by Car from City: mins (km)

Bus Stations Nearby Tal-Ghazzenin and Walking Distance:

Bus Lines from Valletta B7/B5 to Bus Station (Note: Add walking distance from the station to beach)

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