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Bugibba & Surrounding area
The North of Malta is the most rugged
of all Malta's regions, and offers spectacular views across to
Comino and Gozo. It also has Malta's most established beach
and holiday resorts, Bugibba, Qawra, St Paul's Bay, and
Malta's largest sandy beach at Mellieha. The countryside is
characterised by steep limestone outcrops and deep fertile
valleys. The terrain, typical of Mediterranean scrub, has a
unique, isolated charm and is excellent for walking.
Buggibba and Qawra are Malta's largest,
seaside resort towns. The coastline promenade stretches from
Salina Bay to St Paul's Bay taking in some of the Islands'
best open sea views and a vista over to St Paul's Island. The
shore is rocky, but that has not prevented the resorts'
appeal. The flat rocks provide places for sun bathing and
there are access points every so often for swimmers. The water
is deep, but generally clean, clear and safe for bathing. The
Qawra promontory to the north west has been developed into a
distinct resort with hotels along the coastline and numerous
holiday apartments just inland. Salina Bay takes its name from
the salt pans cut in inner segment of this sea inlet. The
water on both verges of the bay is not deep but is quite
suitable for swimming off the rocks. The bay is popular
throughout the summer.
Together Qawra and Bugibba now occupy
almost the entire peninsula on the east side of St. Pauls bay.
More or less merging with bugiba. Qawra is more restrained
than its noisy popular neighbor, with a choice of slightly
more superior accommodation. Hotels and apartments have been
mushrooming here since the 1970`s. Like Bugibba there are
plenty of bars , cafes and restaurants. The rocky beach has a
restaurant and plenty of facilities for water sports
enthusiasts.
Saint Pauls Bay , like many of the
holiday resorts in Malta and Gozo, was a small fishing village
dating back almost 1000 years. It grew after the war and
provided summer residences for families living inland, a
tradition still kept today. However, many young families have
now settled here, making St Paul' Bay an all year resort. It's
main physical attraction is the arguably best looking bay on
the Islands, with the photogenic St Paul's Islet in the focal
point. During the 1960's and 1980's, the area mushroomed into
a major resort, and together with Bugibba and Qawra, today
provide many holiday facilities and accommodation. One can
walk along most of the coastline, which streches from Salina
Bay right to Xemxija. The road continues on towards Mistra
Bay, with Selmun Palace perched above it.
St Pauls Bay provides plenty of bars and restaurants to suit
most budgets. A notable one is the 'Gillieru', one of the
Island's foremost fish restaurants, situated at the heart of
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Location: Northern Malta
 Photos
Getting There: Bus 49 from Valletta
Bus Route Map
Directions from Airport:
from the airport follow signs towards Gozo , follow the coast road
until you locate the signs at the
traffic light indicating Bugibba and Qawra. It is about 45 minutes
drive, Traffic permitting.
Telephone code:
++356
Accommodation:
Hotels, Holiday Complex, Guest House, Apartments
Beaches: Rocky Beaches in Bugibba itself
, but nearby Mellieha, Ghadira, ,Ghajn Tuffieha,Paradise Bay are all very
close and offer sandy beaches
Shopping: All shopping is possible in
Bugibba
Entertainments: Live Entertainment in Some
restaurants, Water Sport entertainment, Some discos and Cinemas are
available in Bugibba
Eating out: Varied -
International Cuisine, from Turkish Kebabs, Cinese, American, Italian
,French and Maltese cuisine
Public transport:
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Regular and frequent buses to Valletta
Bus Route Map
Internet Cafes: Yes - in Some Cafes and Bars
Banks
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Bank
of Valletta Branch - Bugibba 15, Islet Promenade
Bugibba (Malta) SPB04 |
Pharmacy Addresses in
Bigibba
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Promenade
Pharmacy Triq it-Trunciera Bugibba |
21571530 |
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St. Simon
Pharmacy 8, Islets Promenade, Bugibba |
21571649 |
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