St Paul’s Bay
Start with the older harbour-side streets and Wignacourt Tower. A base for coastal walks and discovering the local shoreline.
Malta / Where to staySt Paul’s Bay.
YOUR GUIDE TO MALTA’S NORTHERN COAST
St Paul’s Bay.
A place for every pace.
Family days by the sea. A spring walk with nowhere to rush. A little more time for yourself in autumn. Find your base in St Paul’s Bay, Buġibba, Qawra or Xemxija.
Discover here. Arrange your stay directly with your host.
FOUR CORNERS OF THE SAME COAST
Choose your everyday holiday.
St Paul’s Bay is the wider area. Buġibba, Qawra and the older harbour-side streets blend into one coastal area. These names help you choose a base rather than draw firm boundaries.
Buġibba
Build a holiday around the promenade, eating out and the summer splash park. Check street noise and the actual beach access near your stay.
Qawra
Find the aquarium, classic car collection and the bus terminal. Compare seafront hotels with apartments a little further inland.
Xemxija
Make time for the heritage trail and Simar wetlands in their visiting season. Ask about gradients and the route from your accommodation to the waterfront.
THE SAME BAY. A DIFFERENT RHYTHM.
Make the season yours.
Our planning suggestions for a family summer, a spring escape or an unhurried autumn stay.
HIGH SUMMER · SCHOOL HOLIDAY IDEAS
Little adventures. Long family days.
Mix a swim with an aquarium visit and a cooler evening on the promenade. The children’s splash park lists July–September opening. Check the exact beach: much of this coastline is rocky.
Before choosing your stay
Ask about family room layouts, children’s pool access, shade, lifts and the real route to the water. Some hotels are adults only.
See Malta’s air & sea climate guideGET TO KNOW WHAT’S AROUND YOU
One bay. Plenty to discover.
Choose a neighbourhood or an interest. Select a place to see its location and official visitor information.
Browse restaurants & bus stops across the coastal area →
Explore St Paul’s Bay, Buġibba, Qawra and Xemxija together. Neighbourhood names overlap along the coast.
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HOTELS, B&BS & APARTMENTS TOGETHER
Find your kind of stay.
Browse the accommodation directory, then connect directly with the provider. Breakfast and family facilities vary; ask your host about your chosen room.
36Listed hotels & aparthotels
11Guesthouses
1,139Holiday rental premises
147Registered restaurants
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A LITTLE PLANNING GOES A LONG WAY
Make the everyday bits easier.
Know your shoreline.
Perched Beach has sand above the sea and ladder access to the water. Qawra Point is mainly rocky. For a larger sandy-bay outing, look at Mellieħa Bay or Golden Bay outside this area.
Check official bathing notices →Plan the journey.
Use Buġibba Bus Terminal as a starting point for public transport. Ask your host about airport arrival, luggage storage and the last part of the walk. Hills and road crossings matter with a buggy.
Use Malta Public Transport →Keep a flexible day.
Try the aquarium or classic car collection for an indoor outing. Choose cooler weather for the Xemxija trail. Simar lists September–May visiting; the splash park lists summer opening.
Check the local forecast →ASK YOUR HOST
The right questions.
A better holiday.
- Is the room or apartment suitable for our group, and what are the bed and bathroom arrangements?
- Are breakfast, a kitchen, air conditioning and pool access included?
- Are there steps, lifts or hills between the entrance, accommodation and waterfront?
- What are the total price, payment terms and cancellation conditions for our dates?
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A stay that’s yours.
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