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Summer weather still loading! More than half of Malta and Gozo’s beaches marked as unsafe to swim
Think twice before picking the beach for your next dip...

Emma Galea

Temperatures are soaring through a new high as they reach a 30°C real feel for today and the rest of the weekend which means that many will be thinking of going for a dip in one of Malta’s many beautiful beaches. Unfortunately, more than half of the island’s beaches have been marked as unsafe to swim in.

According to the Maltese weather site, ‘Maltese Islands Weather’, the majority of Malta’s beaches have been deemed unadvisable to swim at due to strong currents or jellyfish infestations.

The unsafe beaches include Mellieħa, Imġiebaħ, Mistra Bay, St. Paul's Bay, Qawra, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, St. George's Bay, Sliema, Rinella Bay, Marsaskala, St. Thomas Bay, Ħofriet, Marsaxlokk, Pretty Bay, Wied iż-Żurrieq, Għar Lapsi, Anchor Bay, Ramla l-Ħamra, San Blas Bay, Daħlet Qorrot, Ħondoq ir-Rummien and Mġarr ix-Xini.

However, fear not as there are still plenty of beaches where you can have a refreshing and relaxing dip.

Such spots include Marfa, Ramla l-Bir, Little Armier, Armier Bay, Fomm ir-Riħ, Ġnejna Bay, Għajn Tuffieħa, Golden Bay, Paradise Bay, Wied il-Għasri, Xwejni Bay, Qbajjar, Marsalforn, Xlendi, Dwejra and Dwejra’s Inland Sea.

The list might change through the coming days so click here to keep yourself updated.

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9th June 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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