Golden Bay (Għajn Tuffieħa area)

Mellieħa · 🇲🇹 Malta

Malta's largest sandy bay, a broad sweep of reddish-gold sand and clear water beloved for its west-facing sunsets.

Sea temperature

~25°C in the warm season

Water

Clear, warm blue

Sand

Reddish-gold sand

Swimming

Warm and gently shelving; watch for afternoon swell

Surf

Occasional wind swell

Best time to visit

May-Oct

Setting

Malta's largest sandy bay, backed by low clay hills in the north-west

Beach type

City & resort

Blue Flag

Yes

Region

Europe

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