If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to take the first dip of the month, this long weekend might just be it. With the Maltese Islands Weather marking the majority of Malta and Gozo’s beaches as safe for swimming, locals and visitors alike can enjoy a refreshing start to their holiday break.

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Here’s the full list of beaches where you can safely enjoy a swim:

Northern Malta

• Marfa
• Ramla l-Bir
• Little Armier
• Armier Bay
• Mellieħa
• Imġiebaħ
• Mistra Bay
• St. Paul’s Bay
• Qawra
• Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq

Central Malta

• St George’s Bay
• Sliema
• Rinella Bay

Southern Malta

• Marsaskala
• St Thomas Bay
• Ħofriet
• Marsaxlokk
• Pretty Bay
• Wied iż-Żurrieq
• Għar Lapsi
• Fomm ir-Riħ

Western Malta

• Ġnejna Bay
• Għajn Tuffieħa
• Golden Bay
• Anchor Bay
• Paradise Bay

Gozo

• Wied il-Għasri
• Xwejni Bay
• Qbajjar
• Marsalforn
• Ramla l-Ħamra
• San Blas Bay
• Daħlet Qorrot
• Ħondoq ir-Rummien
• Mġarr ix-Xini
• Xlendi
• Dwejra
• Dwejra Inland Sea

A word of caution: conditions at sea can change quickly. Swimmers are advised to stay alert for strong currents and the occasional jellyfish, which may pop up even in bays marked safe. For the most up-to-date guidance on where to swim, check the latest reports at Maltese Islands Weather’s recommended bays page.

So grab your towel, slap on some sunscreen, and make the most of Malta and Gozo’s beautiful coastlines this long weekend!

Where will you be starting the long weekend?