Bugibba Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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This central peninsula town has the best of both worlds: white-sand beaches with clear blue waters and a lively island nightlife.

Buġibba is a picturesque peninsula town in St. Paul’s Bay. With white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, dramatic cliffs and seemingly endless sunny days, it’s easy to see why Buġibba, together with Qawra, makes up the largest holiday resort area on Malta. Whether you’re discovering the pristine waters with flippers and a snorkel or on a luxurious cruise boat, the Buġibba coast has plenty to offer to island explorers. Nightlife can be found at Bay Square, a seafront square buzzing with bars, clubs and restaurants.

Head to the beach on Islet Promenade, Buġibba’s main seafront street that stretches from Salina Bay to St. Paul’s Bay. Perched Beach, the popular man-made beach, is a scenic stretch of white sand that looks out to Mistra Bay and the Islands of St. Paul. The beach can fill up quickly, so arrive early and rent a chair and an umbrella from a nearby kiosk and settle in for the day.

Explore the Mediterranean waters on a guided snorkel or scuba trip. You can find several diving centers throughout town. Tours range from beginner to expert and take you out to incredible dive spots around the islands.

Take a cruise around the island and see breathtaking views, postcard-perfect bays and historical landmarks. Many cruises leave from the jetty on the west end of Islet Promenade and embark on exciting journeys around the Island of Comino, Gozo and the famous Blue Lagoon.

Visit the ruins of a megalithic temple, a prehistoric monument in the center of town. The temple is one of the oldest freestanding structures on earth and is contained within a hotel on the seafront promenade.

Enjoy long sunny days here in summer and very mild temperatures in winter. Buġibba is well connected to the other towns on the island by bus. The town is compact and can easily be explored on foot. Secluded beaches lined with palm trees, such as Mellieħa, Paradise Beach and Golden Bay, are just a short trip from Buġibba.

QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
4 out of 5
Qawra Coast Road, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Malta
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$195 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$195
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions St George's Beach and Mellieha ...
8/10 Very Good! (115 reviews)
"Nice place little older you can always find parking right in front , dining options decent small choice but food decent in all the restaurants . Staff decently friendly some more some less def clean and safe very convenient access to tours and buses. And other restaurants nice view"

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
Topaz Hotel
Topaz Hotel
3 out of 5
Triq Censu Tanti, Bugibba, St. Paul's Bay, Malta
Stay at this 3-star hotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (315 reviews)
"Really the best hotel i tryed a"

Reviewed on 26 Feb. 2024

Topaz Hotel
Pebbles Resort
Pebbles Resort
4 out of 5
66, Blacktail Street, St. Paul's Bay
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (142 reviews)
"Everything was fine"

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Pebbles Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
❇ Amazing Apartment w/side sea view ❇9
❇ Amazing Apartment w/side sea view ❇9
San Pawl il-Bahar, Malta
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and balconies. Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and Golden ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Brilliant Easter Break
"The two apartments are spacious, clean and situated near both local amenities and Bugibba itself. The apartments were quiet and felt very safe for our range of ages (5 to 57). The sea view was lovely. Milena was great and very helpful when we needed to leave our bags due to a late departure. I would ..."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2024

❇ Amazing Apartment w/side sea view ❇9
★★Modern And Cozy Apartment ,Close to The Sea ★★3
★★Modern And Cozy Apartment ,Close to The Sea ★★3
San Pawl il-Bahar, Malta
Stay at this apartment in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Birthday’s holiday
"Dans l’ensemble le séjour s’est bien passé. La literie est à remplacer. L’appartement est assez spagieux"

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2024

★★Modern And Cozy Apartment ,Close to The Sea ★★3
ITS YOUR VACATION,  MAKE IT A MEMORABLE ONE!!
ITS YOUR VACATION, MAKE IT A MEMORABLE ONE!!
Bugibba
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
My review
"This is a pleasant accommodation overall. It is clean and is within a 5 min walking distance to the main shop/ restaurants and the sea."

Reviewed on 15 Oct. 2023

ITS YOUR VACATION, MAKE IT A MEMORABLE ONE!!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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