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Malta · Sandy beach

Golden Bay (Ir-Ramla tal-Mixquqa)

A wide sandy bay on the north-west coast backed by a hotel and cliffs, with sunsets over the sea.

Under review · last verified 1 October 2026
Golden Bay
Photo: Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Type
Sandy
Island
Malta
Locality
Mellieħa / Mġarr
Accessibility
Steps and a ramp from the car park
Facilities
Kiosk, Sunbeds (season), Toilets, Lifeguards (season)
Parking
Car park above the bay
Transport
Bus terminus at the bay
Family suitability
Sandy and popular; currents possible in rough weather
Water activities
Swimming, Water sports hire (season)
Seasonal information
Lifeguards, kiosks and sunbed hire typically operate in the summer season only; check jellyfish and sea-state notices.

Source: Malta Tourism Authority / Visit Malta. Last verified 01 Oct 2026. Facilities and lifeguard cover are seasonal.

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