Best Nature Spots in Malta
map viewMalta's nature is all about the sea and its limestone coast. Take a boat to Comino for the turquoise Blue Lagoon, or join a boat trip into the sea caves of the Blue Grotto on the south coast. On the north-west coast, Golden Bay and Għajn Tuffieħa (Riviera Beach) are wide sandy bays below the cliffs, and Għadira Bay near Mellieħa is Malta's largest sandy beach. In Valletta, the Upper Barrakka Gardens give the best view over the Grand Harbour. Spring and October–November are the most pleasant months; July and August are very hot. Most places are easy to reach by public bus: plan the trip with the route planner.

Blue Lagoon, Comino island, Malta
A dazzling turquoise lagoon of shallow, crystal-clear water over white sand between the tiny islands of Comino and Cominotto, Malta's most famous…

Blue Grotto, Malta
A group of sea caves beneath a dramatic limestone arch on Malta's south coast, where the water glows an intense electric blue…

Golden Bay Beach, Manikata, Malta
One of Malta's finest sandy beaches, a broad sweep of golden sand ringed by dune-covered cliffs on the wild west coast, famous…

Għadira Bay / Mellieħa Beach, Malta
Malta's largest sandy beach, a long curve of shallow, warm water on the island's north coast, backed by a bird-rich nature reserve…

Riviera Beach (Għajn Tuffieħa), Mġarr, Malta
A wild, unspoilt crescent of red-gold sand reached by some 200 cliff steps on Malta's north-west coast, quieter and more natural than…

Upper Barrakka Gardens & panorama of Malta
A serene terraced garden on Valletta's bastions offering the finest panorama over Malta's Grand Harbour, with a historic saluting battery firing its…
Nature spots in Malta on the map
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Best time to visit parks & nature spots in Malta
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over 6 places.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for 6 places on this page.