The Enthusiast Guide To Best Hidden Beaches MALTA’S

by Charlon Muscat

Visitors from all over the world flock to the islands of Malta, Gozo, and Comino to experience the unique blend of antiquity and modernity found in the country’s quaint towns and villages, bustling cities, and countless medieval dungeons and archaeological sites. In addition to a plethora of historical and cultural attractions, these islands boast a staggering number of beautiful beaches that dot their tremendous coastlines. Malta’s beaches with their astonishing azure waters are an ideal holiday destination, perfect for those who value time spent basking in the sun and dipping their toes in calm, inviting waters. Malta’s shores include both sandy bays and rocky cliffs. The waters surrounding the islands are among the clearest in the Mediterranean, with many of the beaches having earned the coveted Blue Flag designation for meeting stringent standards in areas such as environmental protection, visitor safety, and infrastructure upkeep. The abundance of exciting diving areas, thrilling watersports activities, and traditional feasts of fresh fish and other local specialties send travelers into a frenzy. As anticipated, the country’s most famous spots are often booming with beachgoers. The good news is that there is still a profusion of stunning alternatives for those who prefer to avoid the madding throng. Here is our take on the six best-hidden beaches around the Maltese islands.

#1 Ix-Xatt L-Ahmar, Ghajnsielem

Situated on the island of Gozo, Ix-Xatt L-Ahmar (which translates as “red beach”) gets its name from the reddish-brown soil in the terraced fields that slope down to the bay. The wreck of the historic Malta-Gozo ferryboat ix-Xlendi, which was sunk intentionally as a diving attraction, can be found in the depths just outside the bay.

This picture-perfect cove is well-known for its pristine waters and breathtaking scenery. It’s frequented mainly by locals, and the place is rarely busy — perhaps because of the challenging winding road that gets you down there from the village of Ghajnsielem.