Bugibba

Travel 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
The price is €100 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
€100
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions St George's Beach and Mellieha Bay ...
8/10 Very Good! (108 reviews)
St Paul’s
"Super hotel in a great location. Great food and bars. For the most part the service was fantastic though there was an issue with neither the safe or phone working in the room. That aside this is a great place for a vacation with great travel close by"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2024

QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA
Pebbles Resort
Pebbles Resort
4 out of 5
66, Blacktail Street, St. Paul's Bay
Stay at this 4-star hotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)
Great location
"Ideal location. Just a five minute stroll from the busy tourist area so nice and quiet with local bars and cafes and convenience shops very close by"

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2024

Pebbles Resort
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. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (315 reviews)
"Really the best hotel i tryed a"

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2024

Topaz Hotel
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
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a balcony. Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Amazing Apartment with Sea Side View
"The apartment is very spacious, clean and pleasant. There is a good size kitchen and a living room with all the necessary amenities. A very large hallway separates the living area from the three bedrooms. There is a terrace with a partial view of the sea, which creates an amazing atmosphere for one's ..."

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2023

❇ Amazing Apartment w/side sea view ❇9
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, a balcony or patio, and a flat-screen TV. Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and Golden 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 13 Mar 2023

The Village Apartments
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 a balcony. Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and Golden ...
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 9 Oct 2019

Seashells Self Catering Apartment by Getaways Malta
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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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
21 Feb 2020

People are very nice ❤

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
28 Dec 2019

No

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
31 Oct 2019

Lovely local cafes, nice staff, small tourist shops. Used

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
7 Oct 2019

Bugibba has a wide variety of independent restaurants & bars and out of all the places we visited in our stay I'm glad this was the resort where we stayed.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
22 Sep 2019

Very busy & touristy. Convenient for rocky beaches (sandy beaches elsewhere on the island).

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
15 Sep 2019

A great place with everything you need to have a great holiday