Mellieħa Bay
Mellieħa Bay, also known as Għadira Bay is the largest sandy beach in Malta, located in the northern locality of Mellieħa. Shallow waters dominate the bay, and the beach stretches for over a kilometre.
Attractions on site
The beach offers sunbeds, umbrellas, and water sports rentals, as well as a number of bars and restaurants and public restrooms. Some establishments are open 24 hours a day, hosting beach events, including discos and banquets.Parts of the bay are dedicated to water sports, including windsurfing, diving, sailing, and sea kayaking. During the tourist season, the beach is equipped with beach football and beach volleyball courts.
Attractions nearby
There are many tourist attractions in the Mellieħa Bay area, such as Saint Agatha's Tower, which offers a viewpoint over the surrounding area; the Westreme Battery, an 18th-century artillery battery; and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa, the oldest Marian shrine in Malta.Next to the beach there is the Għadira Nature Reserve, dominated by protected water birds.
Safety
The sea water is shallow 10–15 metres from the beach.Lifeguards and other Malta Tourism Authority staff are present on the beach every day from June to September.