St. Peter's Pool
Il-Ħofra ta' San Pietru
A natural rock pool near Marsaxlokk where you can jump from limestone platforms into a clear, sheltered bay.
St. Peter's Pool lies on the Delimara Peninsula, east of Marsaxlokk. It is a deep, sheltered inlet surrounded by flat limestone platforms, with crystal-clear water. It is one of the favorite diving and swimming spots for locals. There is no sandy beach and no facilities, so you lay a towel on the rocks and should bring your own drinking water and shade. When the east wind blows, the waves are dangerous and swimming is not advised. It is about a 40-minute walk from Marsaxlokk. You can also take a taxi or the summer water taxi; the car park is about a 5-minute walk from the sea. Plan it on the same day as the Sunday fish market in Marsaxlokk.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Marsaxlokk
- Għar Dalam
- Tarxien Temples
- Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
- Birgu (Vittoriosa) & the Three Cities
- Fort St. Angelo
- Upper Barrakka Gardens & Saluting Battery
- Lascaris War Rooms