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Be Careful! Well over half of Malta and Gozo’s beaches marked as unsafe for swimming today
Not the best of news on this hot summer day.

Emma Galea 25th August 2023

If you were planning an after-work dip, make sure you’re visiting the right and safe beaches for a relaxing swim as well over half of Malta and Gozo’s beaches have been marked as unsafe to swim in.

According to Maltese Islands Weather only St. Thomas Bay, Ħofriet, Marsaxlokk, Pretty Bay, Wied iż-Żurrieq, Għar Lapsi, Golden Bay, Anchor Bay, Paradise Bay, Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Mġarr ix-Xini, Xlendi and Dwejra’s Inland Sea are safe to swim in.

Whereas Malta Islands Weather are advising to avoid Marfa, Ramla l-Bir, Little Armier, Armier Bay, Mellieħa, Imġiebaħ, Mistra Bay, St. Paul's Bay, Qawra, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, St. George's Bay, Sliema, Rinella Bay, Marsaskala, Fomm ir-Riħ, Ġnejna Bay, Għajn Tuffieħa, Wied il-Għasri, Xwejni Bay, Qbajjar, Marsalforn, Ramla l-Ħamra, San Blas Bay, Daħlet Qorrot and Dwejra.

The list is based on what beaches are likely going to be free from jellyfish and rough currents.

It might change throughout the day so make sure to keep an eye out through here.

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25th August 2023


Emma Galea
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Emma Galea
Emma is a Gozitan writer who loves all things related to English literature and history. When not busy studying or writing you will either find her immersed in a fictional book or at the cinema trying to watch as many films as she possibly can!

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