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.

Pebbles Resort
Pebbles Resort
4 out of 5
66, Blacktail Street, St. Paul's Bay
The price is P6,413 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
P6,413
P6,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
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! (152 reviews)
"The internal an external areas within the hotel were spotless Staff worked incredibly hard and were always saying hello Only slight downside is the area it is in, limited bar an restaurants in immediate area so a walk down to Bugibba square for any variety Would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2024

Pebbles Resort
Topaz Hotel
Topaz Hotel
3 out of 5
Triq Censu Tanti, Bugibba, St. Paul's Bay, Malta
The price is P1,995 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
P1,995
P2,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Stay at this 3-star hotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.2/10 Good! (327 reviews)
"I stayed at the Topaz with a family member needing a walking stick and unable to walk far. The hotel was a great choice. With easy access to get around the hotel, with various lifts, spacious restaurant and very helpful staff"

Reviewed on May 6, 2024

Topaz Hotel
QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
4 out of 5
Qawra Coast Road, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Malta
The price is P2,957 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
P2,957
P3,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (198 reviews)
"I really liked our stay in Qawra Palace Resort. We stayed there for 3 nights. The room was huge. Breakfast options were great. We didn't have a chance to use their outdoor/indoor pool or the gym as we were outside all day long and the facilities close earlier around 7pm. The location is also good, ..."

Reviewed on Nov 1, 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.
Seashells Self Catering Apartment by Getaways Malta
Seashells Self Catering Apartment by Getaways Malta
4 out of 5
114, St Mary Street, Bugibba, St. Paul's Bay
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions The Malta Classic Car Collection ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (21 reviews)
"Ideally situated excellent apartment in for what for me is the best resort area in Malta. 2 minutes from the sea front & 5 from the centre the owners were extremely helpful. Everything was as I would expect & I’d happily stay here again."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2019

Seashells Self Catering Apartment by Getaways Malta
The Village Apartments
The Village Apartments
3 out of 5
The Village Apartments, Triq Censu Tanti, St. Paul's Bay
Stay at this 3-star apartment in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies or patios, and housekeeping. Popular attractions The Malta Classic Car Collection ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
"Very large apartment, very clean and tidy with everything we needed for our stay. Collect key from Relax hotel 5 mins away but no great issue. Tiled floor means lots of noise coming down from room above - kitchen chairs being moved by folk returning 2am created alot of noise. earplugs meant a decent ..."

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2023

The Village Apartments
Blubay Apartments by ST Hotels
Blubay Apartments by ST Hotels
3.5 out of 5
67, Fleet Street, Gzira, Malta
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Gzira. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (528 reviews)
"シンプルだけどコスパと便利なロケーションで不満なし。"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024

Blubay Apartments by ST Hotels
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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