The island of Malta offers a variety of different beaches to suit every taste, whether you enjoy lazing in the sun or taking part in various water sports. Depending on what type of activity you’re interested in, you’ll find popular beaches filled with lots of activities for holidaymakers. Here we provide you with some of the best beach activities you can do while on holiday in Malta:
Snorkeling
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Snorkeling is very popular all over the island, particularly at Golden Bay, Paradise Bay, Ghar Lapsi, Gnejna, St Paul’s Bay and Comino’s Blue Lagoon. You can buy or rent snorkeling gear around the island, and if you would like a guided snorkeling adventure, there are a number of trained guides that are available for hire to help you explore the magical underwater world located around Malta.
Scuba diving
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If you’d like to enjoy the world even deeper underwater, you can enjoy a variety of scuba diving opportunities. Malta boasts an exciting variety of historical shipwrecks, as well as sites that offer opportunities to see a variety of marine life. Diving excursions are offered all over Malta, and you can easily rent out the equipment when you book a day excursion. The sea around Malta is ideal for diving, and as you have the neighboring islands of Gozo and Camino to explore as well, you’re guaranteed an exciting marine adventure.
Water skiing
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Water skiing is popular around the island, but the area around Gnejna Bay on Malta’s north-west coast is particularly good, as well as St Julian’s and Qawra, and Armier Bay on the northern tip of the island.
Windsurfing
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The island is also a paradise for windsurfers, and the best areas for this water sport are Mellieha Bay, Ghallis Rock and St Thomas Bay.
Jet Skiing
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If you enjoy an adventure water sport, you can rent a jet ski and explore Malta’s coastline. It’s the perfect way to discover secluded beaches and caves that are only accessible from the sea, and to also enjoy Malta’s unspoilt natural beauty. The best places to jet ski are St Julian’s and Mellieha.
Sea kayaking
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Sea kayaking is another popular pastime on Malta. You can explore the coastline as well as enjoy the fun of kayaking. Many holidaymakers combine kayaking with snorkeling for an adventurous experience. Golden Bay and Mellieha Bay are very popular choices for these pastimes.
Surfing
Although the waters are very calm around Malta, there are a few areas where beginners and experienced surfers can enjoy the sport. The most popular are Golden Bay, Ghajn Tuffieha and Qbajjar bay. However, if you’re planning to surf here, you will need to bring your surfboard with you.
Sailing
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Another popular adventure experience is to spend a day sailing around the island. You can rent a boat and explore the spectacular coastline, which is a treasure trove of hidden bays and secluded beaches just waiting to be explored.
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