Bugibba

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This central peninsula town has the best of both worlds: white-sand beaches with clear blue waters and a lively island nightlife.

Buġibba is a picturesque peninsula town in St. Paul’s Bay. With white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, dramatic cliffs and seemingly endless sunny days, it’s easy to see why Buġibba, together with Qawra, makes up the largest holiday resort area on Malta. Whether you’re discovering the pristine waters with flippers and a snorkel or on a luxurious cruise boat, the Buġibba coast has plenty to offer to island explorers. Nightlife can be found at Bay Square, a seafront square buzzing with bars, clubs and restaurants.

Head to the beach on Islet Promenade, Buġibba’s main seafront street that stretches from Salina Bay to St. Paul’s Bay. Perched Beach, the popular man-made beach, is a scenic stretch of white sand that looks out to Mistra Bay and the Islands of St. Paul. The beach can fill up quickly, so arrive early and rent a chair and an umbrella from a nearby kiosk and settle in for the day.

Explore the Mediterranean waters on a guided snorkel or scuba trip. You can find several diving centers throughout town. Tours range from beginner to expert and take you out to incredible dive spots around the islands.

Take a cruise around the island and see breathtaking views, postcard-perfect bays and historical landmarks. Many cruises leave from the jetty on the west end of Islet Promenade and embark on exciting journeys around the Island of Comino, Gozo and the famous Blue Lagoon.

Visit the ruins of a megalithic temple, a prehistoric monument in the center of town. The temple is one of the oldest freestanding structures on earth and is contained within a hotel on the seafront promenade.

Enjoy long sunny days here in summer and very mild temperatures in winter. Buġibba is well connected to the other towns on the island by bus. The town is compact and can easily be explored on foot. Secluded beaches lined with palm trees, such as Mellieħa, Paradise Beach and Golden Bay, are just a short trip from Buġibba.

The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 out of 5
Dragonara Road, St. Julian's, Malta
The price is HK$2,220 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
HK$2,220
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in St. Julian's. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Spent a week here at the end of May and couldn’t fault the hotel. Staff were friendly, efficient and fully focussed on ensuring our stay was excellent. Would definitely stay here again if we return to Malta."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
Pebbles Resort
Pebbles Resort
4 out of 5
66, Blacktail Street, St. Paul's Bay
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (145 reviews)
"Everything was fine"

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Pebbles Resort
QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
4 out of 5
Qawra Coast Road, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Malta
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bugibba Beach and St George's ...
8/10 Very Good! (124 reviews)
"Lovely place, right on beach, can walk coast line for few miles, would visit again"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
❇ Amazing Apartment w/side sea view ❇9
❇ Amazing Apartment w/side sea view ❇9
San Pawl il-Bahar, Malta
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and balconies. Popular attractions Bugibba Beach and Mellieha ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Brilliant Easter Break
"The two apartments are spacious, clean and situated near both local amenities and Bugibba itself. The apartments were quiet and felt very safe for our range of ages (5 to 57). The sea view was lovely. Milena was great and very helpful when we needed to leave our bags due to a late departure. I would ..."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2024

❇ Amazing Apartment w/side sea view ❇9
ITS YOUR VACATION,  MAKE IT A MEMORABLE ONE!!
ITS YOUR VACATION, MAKE IT A MEMORABLE ONE!!
Bugibba
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions Bugibba Beach and Mellieha Bay ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
My review
"This is a pleasant accommodation overall. It is clean and is within a 5 min walking distance to the main shop/ restaurants and the sea."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2023

ITS YOUR VACATION, MAKE IT A MEMORABLE ONE!!
★★Modern And Cozy Apartment ,Close to The Sea ★★3
★★Modern And Cozy Apartment ,Close to The Sea ★★3
San Pawl il-Bahar, Malta
Stay at this apartment in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bugibba Beach and Mellieha Bay are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Wonderful home
"It was a really fun experiment. The home is very clean and modern too. I recommend it."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

★★Modern And Cozy Apartment ,Close to The Sea ★★3
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
21 Feb 2020

People are very nice ❤

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
28 Dec 2019

No

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
31 Oct 2019

Lovely local cafes, nice staff, small tourist shops. Used

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
7 Oct 2019

Bugibba has a wide variety of independent restaurants & bars and out of all the places we visited in our stay I'm glad this was the resort where we stayed.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
22 Sep 2019

Very busy & touristy. Convenient for rocky beaches (sandy beaches elsewhere on the island).

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
15 Sep 2019

A great place with everything you need to have a great holiday