St. Paul's Bay and its neighbours Buġibba and Qawra are Malta's largest, seaside resorts. They offer plentiful accommodation ranging from self-catering apartments to hotel complexes and a variety of nightlife and leisure options.
The coastline here has some wonderful open sea views and a vista across to St. Paul's Island, where, according to legend, the ship carrying the Apostle is said to have been wrecked. The coastline promenade provides a long, though mostly level and easy walk from St. Paul's Bay all the way to Qawra Point, with its tower and views over Salina Bay. St. Paul's Bay started life as a small fishing village. The main tourist zone is concentrated on the promontory east of St. Paul's Church towards the modern resorts of Bugibba and Qawra.
Xemxija, on the inner northern shore of St. Paul's Bay, has also developed into a holiday centre.
Distances:
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Airport - 17 km
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Valletta - 13 km
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Harbour - 14 km
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Sandy beach - 3 km
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Town - 2 km.
The adjoining resorts of Qawra and Bugibba are set on the large St Paul’s Bay, where St Paul was allegedly shipwrecked. Both resorts were purpose-built in the 1980s. Bugibba has a small square, shops, bars, budget restaurants, nightclubs and a small harbour from which several pleasure boat excursions run. Swimming and water sports take place off the promenade and at lidos. Activities in Qawra tend to be hotel-based.
The Beach :
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Mellieha Bay
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4 km from hotel
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Maltas largest sandy beach.
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Most recommended beach for childrens bathing.
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Water depth up to 30 meters from shoreline - 1 metre.
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Sun beds - €3.50 per day.
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Sun Umbrella - €2.00 per day :
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Regular bus service from next to the hotel
