Bugibba Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Malta Tourism Authority
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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 centre 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 ₹9,845 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
₹9,845
₹10,631 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay! The location was perfect, with everything within easy reach. I’d definitely choose this place again if I return to Malta"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

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 ₹4,372 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
₹4,372
₹4,775 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay ...
5/10 (25 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
Hotel Primera
Hotel Primera
3 out of 5
Pioneer Road, Bugibba, St. Paul's Bay, Malta
The price is ₹4,865 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
₹4,865
₹5,303 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (21 reviews)
"Hotel staff very helpful and friendly. Room nice and clean . Bed was more like camp bed but been twice before and beds was very comfortable"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Hotel Primera
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 Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay! The location was perfect, with everything within easy reach. I’d definitely choose this place again if I return to Malta"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

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 Wi-Fi, balconies or patios and housekeeping. Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay are ...
"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
Porto Paolo side sea view ( Condominium )
Porto Paolo side sea view ( Condominium )
3.5 out of 5
91, Porto Paolo, Triq San Luqa, St. Paul's Bay, Bugibba
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV service and premium bedding. Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and Golden ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"The property was as advertised, very nice and very clean. This is a great location, and the ladies Josephine and Martese were very nice and accommodating."

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2022

Porto Paolo side sea view ( Condominium )
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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5 - Excellent 30%
4 - Good
21
4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

People are very nice ❤

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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

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