Pretty Bay, located in Birzebbugia, a seaside town in the southern region of Malta, owes its name to the turquoise water and golden sand that caused many to flock to it over the years.

Those who are familiar with the bay nowadays know that it’s ‘pretty’-ness has been sadly diminished in recent years, mainly thanks to the development of more apartment blocks and the Malta Freeport, which looms large on the horizon.

While the bay remains popular today, nostalgic family photos shared by Facebook user Ricky Scott, showcasing his parents on holiday there in the ‘70s and ‘80s, attracted a spate of comments reminiscing about the “good old days” of Pretty Bay, and we can see why!

Do you remember this sandy beach in the ‘70s and ‘80s?