Golden Bay
Il-Bajja tad-Deheb
A golden fine-sand beach on Malta's north-west coast with full facilities, a rare sandy beach on the island that is also famous for its sunsets.
Golden Bay is one of Malta's few natural sandy beaches, with fine, soft sand and clear water. It has good facilities, including sun-bed and umbrella rental, lifeguards and water sports, and is very lively in summer. The neighbouring Għajn Tuffieħa bay requires walking about 200 steps down to the sea; it is more natural, and a 17th-century watchtower stands on the headland. The clifftop between the two bays is a good spot for watching the sunset. It takes about 1 hour by bus from Valletta, and you can also reach it from Mġarr in the north. It can be combined with Popeye Village on the same day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Popeye Village
- Mellieħa Bay (Għadira Bay)
- St. Paul's Catacombs
- Mdina
- Blue Lagoon, Comino
- Rotunda of Mosta
- Dingli Cliffs
- Ġgantija Temples