Leila’s guidebook
Swimming Spots
One of the closest sandy beaches, Rinella Bay is a just a short walk away (approx. 15-20 mins) in neighbouring Kalkara. If you fancy something different, you could rent a Next Bike from Birgu Waterfront and ride there (warning: there are hills).
16 locals recommend
Rinella Bay
One of the closest sandy beaches, Rinella Bay is a just a short walk away (approx. 15-20 mins) in neighbouring Kalkara. If you fancy something different, you could rent a Next Bike from Birgu Waterfront and ride there (warning: there are hills).
One of our main go to's in the summer is St. Thomas Bay in Marsaskala. It's sandy, reasonably quiet and there are a few restaurants nearby including Zion Reggae Bar (http://zionmalta.com/) which is a great place to grab a drink and chill. Al Legna Pizzeria is also close (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g227896-d9809647-Reviews-Al_Legna_Pizzeria-Marsascala_Island_of_Malta.html) and serves some tasty pizza. It's also a little closer than going to the North of the Island.
11 locals recommend
St. Thomas Bay Beach
Triq Il-QaletOne of our main go to's in the summer is St. Thomas Bay in Marsaskala. It's sandy, reasonably quiet and there are a few restaurants nearby including Zion Reggae Bar (http://zionmalta.com/) which is a great place to grab a drink and chill. Al Legna Pizzeria is also close (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g227896-d9809647-Reviews-Al_Legna_Pizzeria-Marsascala_Island_of_Malta.html) and serves some tasty pizza. It's also a little closer than going to the North of the Island.
Food Scene
Osteria. Ve
Alessandru VIITal-Petut Restaurant
20 P.SciclunaSphinx Pastizzeria
Bieb BormlaTukTuk South Indian Kitchen
Food Market
Trabuxu Bistro
9 South StreetHammett's Maċina Restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Rouge
Triq Dom Mintoff2-4-1 cocktails daily (10am to 8pm). They also have a food menu.
The Pub
136 Archbishop StThe last drinking spot of the legendary Oliver Reed.
Yard 32 Gin & Tapas Bar
32 Strait StThe best selection of gin on the island.
A chill bar with delicious seasonal smoothies, local and foreign craft beers and tasty vegan snacks. They also have free Wi-Fi, as well as a selection of books and boardgames to keep you entertained.
9 locals recommend
Gugar Hangout & BAR
89 Republic StA chill bar with delicious seasonal smoothies, local and foreign craft beers and tasty vegan snacks. They also have free Wi-Fi, as well as a selection of books and boardgames to keep you entertained.
Bridge Bar
LiesseCity Lights
56 Triq San GwannSightseeing
Rolling Geeks
Xatt ir-RiżqNext Bike
Xatt Il - FornInquisitor's Palace
Triq Il-Palazz Ta' L-IsqofFort St. Angelo
Malta at War Museum
Triq it-8 ta' DicembruMalta Maritime Museum
Il - Habs L - AntikMarsaxlokk Open Market
79 Xatt is-SajjiedaMalta's largest fish market. Takes place every Sunday.
Local Shops
Find the Door
Takes Place every Sunday morning. Great place to buy a unique gift or simply look around.
16 locals recommend
Birgu Farmers' Market
Triq Il - Gublew Tal - FiddaTakes Place every Sunday morning. Great place to buy a unique gift or simply look around.
Takes place every Tuesday from 7am until 12pm.
If you need to buy supplies whilst you're in Birgu, the Farmers Market is a great place to buy local vegetables and fruit. They also sell a variety of Maltese speciality products like cheese, olives, local bread, honey and bigilla (a Maltese bean dish) - they even sell clothes, household items and occasionally fish, snails and other meats.
16 locals recommend
Birgu Farmers' Market
Triq Il - Gublew Tal - FiddaTakes place every Tuesday from 7am until 12pm.
If you need to buy supplies whilst you're in Birgu, the Farmers Market is a great place to buy local vegetables and fruit. They also sell a variety of Maltese speciality products like cheese, olives, local bread, honey and bigilla (a Maltese bean dish) - they even sell clothes, household items and occasionally fish, snails and other meats.
Sells a range of confectionery, alcohol and some of the essentials. It's also one of the few shops open all day (no siestas). Open until 9pm Mon-Fri & 7pm Sunday.
It's cash only, so be sure to visit the ATM before you go.
6 locals recommend
The Fort Bottles & more
Triq Il-Palazz L-Antik Tal-GvernaturSells a range of confectionery, alcohol and some of the essentials. It's also one of the few shops open all day (no siestas). Open until 9pm Mon-Fri & 7pm Sunday.
It's cash only, so be sure to visit the ATM before you go.
This is one of the closest supermarkets to the Three Cities. It's approx. a 20-30 minute walk from the property depending on your chosen route.
11 locals recommend
Chain Supermarket
127 Triq Is- SurThis is one of the closest supermarkets to the Three Cities. It's approx. a 20-30 minute walk from the property depending on your chosen route.
Scotts Zabbar
Open 7 days a week (even public holidays) - 6am till 10pm Mon-Sat & 9pm Sun. Good range of items and just a short, scenic walk from the apartment along the newly developed Dock 1.
11 locals recommend
Convenience store
Triq D'ArgensOpen 7 days a week (even public holidays) - 6am till 10pm Mon-Sat & 9pm Sun. Good range of items and just a short, scenic walk from the apartment along the newly developed Dock 1.
Food Market
Birgu Blue
66 Triq Hilda Tabone