
Wild & scenic
St Peter's Pool
Marsaxlokk · 🇲🇹 Malta
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A natural pool of deep clear water ringed by smooth flat limestone, Malta's favourite cliff-jumping spot.
The sea at St Peter's Pool (Marsaxlokk, Malta) is typically around 27°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are May-Oct.
Open St Peter's Pool on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~27°C in the warm season
- Water
- Deep, glass-clear turquoise
- Sand
- Flat limestone rock, no sand
- Swimming
- A deep natural rock pool for swimming and cliff-jumping
- Best time to visit
- May-Oct
- Setting
- A smooth-rock natural swimming pool near the fishing village of Marsaxlokk
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Region
- Europe
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St Peter's Pool: frequently asked questions
Where is St Peter's Pool?
St Peter's Pool is at Marsaxlokk, on the coast of Malta.
What is the sea temperature at St Peter's Pool?
In the warm season the sea at St Peter's Pool reaches about 27°C. Deep, glass-clear turquoise.
When is the best time to visit St Peter's Pool?
The best time to visit St Peter's Pool is May-Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does St Peter's Pool have?
St Peter's Pool has flat limestone rock, no sand.
Is St Peter's Pool good for swimming?
A deep natural rock pool for swimming and cliff-jumping.
Photo: Averater (CC BY-SA 3.0) · source