Malta · Sandy beach
Għadira Bay (Mellieħa Bay)
The longest sandy beach in Malta, shallow and gently shelving, with the Għadira nature reserve behind it.
Under review · last verified 1 October 2026
- Type
- Sandy
- Island
- Malta
- Locality
- Mellieħa
- Accessibility
- Flat access from the coast road; boardwalks in season
- Facilities
- Kiosks, Sunbeds and umbrellas (season), Toilets, Lifeguards (season)
- Parking
- Roadside and car parks along the bay; busy in summer
- Transport
- Buses on the Mellieħa–Ċirkewwa road
- Family suitability
- Shallow water for a long way out; popular with families
- Water activities
- Swimming, Windsurfing, Pedalos (season)
- Seasonal information
- Lifeguards, kiosks and sunbed hire typically operate in the summer season only; check jellyfish and sea-state notices.
Part of Mellieħa · all beaches
Source: Malta Tourism Authority / Visit Malta. Last verified 01 Oct 2026. Facilities and lifeguard cover are seasonal.
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