Holidays to St Paul's Bay

Overview

St Paul’s Bay, one of the most popular resorts on the island, is popular for a reason. It’s a tranquil escape from day to day life with a beautiful coastline, a delightful Old Town and cafes and restaurants that will set your taste buds tingling. The livelier resort of Bugibba is also nearby, making St Paul’s Bay a great place for couples and families with teenagers that want a bit of independence on holiday.

Things to Do

Apart from relaxing and enjoying the peaceful life in the Maltese sun, St Paul’s Bay has a wonderful old town where visitors can find local cafes and bars that are perfect for a lunchtime snack. If you fancy doing a spot of shopping on your holiday, there is a big shopping centre here in St Paul’s Bay which is the perfect place to pick up some souvenirs to take back home to family and friends!

Beaches

The coastline of St Paul’s Bay, offers some of the most attractive and scenic stretches on the whole island of Malta. The nearest sandy beach is at Mellieha Bay if you’re looking to dig your toes into the sand. However, you’ll find that St Paul’s Bay is especially great for snorkelling and scuba diving and there a school and rental shops around the bay if you want to give these water sports a go!

Food And Drink

Down by the harbour in the town centre you can soak up the history and culture of St Paul’s Bay while enjoying a glass of wine and an evening meal. It is in the Old Town though where you’ll find a more sophisticated scene to enjoy food with family and friends. Family owned restaurants serve up local, homemade dishes and guests are well looked throughout the night making a dining experience in St Paul’s Bay very memorable.

Good to know

Flight time

3 hrs

(from London)

Currency

Euro

Language

English, Maltese

Time difference

GMT +1

Cost of a beer

€ 2.20

3-course meal

€ 22.50

Top Destinations in Malta

Bugibba

Situated on the northern tip of Malta, Bugibba is a popular resort on the rocky coastline of St Paul's Bay. There's a lively atmosphere here, where people relax at lidos during the day and hit the town for a party at night.

Gozo

Often referred to as Malta's little sister, many people only visit Gozo for a day trip, but staying here can offer a whole different perspective. Gozo has a more laidback and rural feel, and offers plenty opportunity for relaxation.

Mellieha Bay

Mellieha Bay can come as a surprise, a gorgeous spot of golden sand beach that appears unexpectedly on Malta's rocky northern coastline. The resort's old town is another surprise treat, just waiting to be explored.

Qawra

This small resort in the St Paul's Bay area of Malta packs a punch in the entertainment stakes, with lively markets and casinos as well as a great family-friendly beach.