Bugibba

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Malta Tourism Authority
Photo provided by Malta Tourism Authority
Photo provided by Malta Tourism Authority
Photo provided by Malta Tourism Authority
Bugibba
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.

StiLLel Retreat
StiLLel Retreat
4.5 out of 5
Triq Il-Korp Tal-Pijunieri, St. Paul's Bay
The price is €72 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
€72
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
"Lovely clean apartment, well equiped for self catering. We did book breakfast but the buffet restaurant closed due to being out of season. However the staff brought breakfast to order every morning to our room, which was lovely. I asked for an extra blanket (before we worked the heating out) which ..."

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2024

StiLLel Retreat
The San Anton Hotel
The San Anton Hotel
3 out of 5
Ramel Street, Bugibba, St. Paul's Bay, Malta
The price is €42 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
€42
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay ...
5/10 (23 reviews)
"Our check in was at 2245 and we were checked in with ease. Our room reflected the price. Air conditioning worked great. Cute little balcony. Shower pressure and temperature was good but the height of the shower head is only suitable for children but it’s detachable and worked good enough. Pool was ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

The San Anton Hotel
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 out of 5
Dragonara Road, St. Julian's, Malta
The price is €211 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€211
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in St. Julian's. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,018 reviews)
"Great experience"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

The Westin Dragonara Resort, 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.
StiLLel Retreat
StiLLel Retreat
4.5 out of 5
Triq Il-Korp Tal-Pijunieri, St. Paul's Bay
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
"Lovely clean apartment, well equiped for self catering. We did book breakfast but the buffet restaurant closed due to being out of season. However the staff brought breakfast to order every morning to our room, which was lovely. I asked for an extra blanket (before we worked the heating out) which ..."

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2024

StiLLel Retreat
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 Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 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
Brand new ground floor apartment great location
Brand new ground floor apartment great location
San Pawl il-Bahar
Stay at this apartment in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay are located ...
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
Fantastic Apartment - everything you need for a short trip in Malta
"We had an amazing time in Malta! Chris went above and beyond at every opportunity, he even managed to move things around and accommodate our trip at short notice. He was very quick to reply and happy to help with any questions. The apartment is on a quiet street, a short 10-minute walk away from ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2022

Brand new ground floor apartment great location
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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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 16%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

People are very nice ❤

4/5 - Good

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No

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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