Għajn Tuffieħa Bay
Għajn Tuffieħa is a sand beach below hills and an unusually shaped promontory, reached only down a steep flight of steps or a gravel track. The whole area is a Special Area of Conservation, and the hillside behind has been planted with tamarisk and samphire against erosion.
WhatBeach, MġarrMalta
WhenMay to November21° in Nov
Getting there Car Bus On foot
CostPublic shoreFree
AccessThe whole area is a Special Area of Conservation for its geological features; the hillside behind is a designated natural park.
- 16°J
- 15°F
- 15°M
- 16°A
- 19°M
- 22°J
- 25°J
- 27°A
- 26°S
- 24°O
- 21°N
- 18°D
Expect the sea at about 27 °C in August and 15 °C in February, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from May to November.
Getting in
- Access
- The beach can only be reached down a steep flight of steps or by a gravel track. The bay is prone to strong currents when the wind is from the north-west; a red flag means bathing is limited to shallow water. Beach management includes a lifeguard and safety ropes along the bay.
- Parking
- Parking, including disabled parking, above the bay.
- Public transport
- Routes 44, 101, 223 and 225 stop at Għajn Tuffieħa - Riviera (stops 1122 and 1124), about 360 m from the beach at the top of the steps.
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- visitmalta.com
- Facilities
- CaféToiletsParkingLifeguard in season