Bugibba

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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.

The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 out of 5
Dragonara Road, St. Julian's, Malta
The price is NT$9,736 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
NT$9,736
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in St. Julian's. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is very well appointed with friendly and efficient staff. The room is soacious, ckean abd the sound proofing is very good. The roads in the lical area are narrow and the one way system is very confusing. Many very good local restaurants and shops."

Reviewed on 2024/6/5

The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
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! (145 reviews)
"Everything was fine"

Reviewed on 2024/5/3

Pebbles Resort
QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
4 out of 5
Qawra Coast Road, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Malta
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 Bugibba Beach and St George's ...
8/10 Very Good! (127 reviews)
"Lovely place, right on beach, can walk coast line for few miles, would visit again"

Reviewed on 2024/5/11

QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
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Blubay Apartments by ST Hotels
Blubay Apartments by ST Hotels
3.5 out of 5
67, Fleet Street, Gzira, Malta
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Gzira. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Malta Experience and ...
7.2/10 Good! (514 reviews)
"Good location and good hotel But very hard to find parking 😂"

Reviewed on 2024/5/28

Blubay Apartments by ST Hotels
Seashells Self Catering Apartment by Getaways Malta
Seashells Self Catering Apartment by Getaways Malta
4 out of 5
114, St Mary Street, Bugibba, St. Paul's Bay
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions Bugibba Beach and Mellieha ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
"Ideally situated excellent apartment in for what for me is the best resort area in Malta. 2 minutes from the sea front & 5 from the centre the owners were extremely helpful. Everything was as I would expect & I’d happily stay here again."

Reviewed on 2019/10/9

Seashells Self Catering Apartment by Getaways Malta
The Village Apartments
The Village Apartments
3 out of 5
The Village Apartments, Triq Censu Tanti, St. Paul's Bay
Stay at this 3-star apartment in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies or patios, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Bugibba Beach and Mellieha Bay are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
"Very large apartment, very clean and tidy with everything we needed for our stay. Collect key from Relax hotel 5 mins away but no great issue. Tiled floor means lots of noise coming down from room above - kitchen chairs being moved by folk returning 2am created alot of noise. earplugs meant a decent ..."

Reviewed on 2023/3/13

The Village Apartments
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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Reviews of Bugibba

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Do not eat at you gardens Chinese restaurant, tasteless and overpriced

5/5 - Excellent

PSchmitt

Highly recommended hotel. A great place to stay.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

St. Paul's Bay is a quieter part but yet so close to Bugibba Square.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

poorly maintained area in general , it should look better in terms of cleanliness!

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