Malta Swimming Zones

Be On The Lookout For Swimming Safety

Updated: 18th June 2022

Malta swimming zones have been created to safeguard swimmers and to ensure that you are able to enjoy your swim in a safe enclosed area free of any type of motorized watercraft.

Swimming zones are demarcated around mid-June and are valid up to end September every year. This list will help you know where they are, thus enabling you to enjoy your holiday safely.

In certain bays, for the safety of swimmers, nets and buoys are marked so speedboats and large boats cannot enter the bay within that line, ensuring that swimmers enjoy a relaxing memorable day.

✍️ Written by Albert and Benjamin Magro, Malta locals sharing practical advice based on living on and exploring the islands.

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Malta swimming zones are easily visible at these beaches, so be on the lookout. Your safety is important and swim safely during your holiday in Malta.

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Malta Swimming Zones

For detailed swimming zone drawings of each bay, see number '1' in the resources below. The following Malta swimming zones will be in place until Friday 30th September 2022.

  • Armier Bay
  • Birżebbuġa Bay - Qajjenza
  • Birżebbuġa Bay - San Ġorġ
  • Birżebbuġa Bay - Pretty Bay
  • Ċirkewwa
  • Cirkewwa Bay - Paradise Bay
  • Golden Sands, Golden Bay
  • Għajn Tuffieħa
  • Ġnejna Bay
  • Imġiebaħ Bay
  • Kalanka it-Tawwalija, Delimara
  • Kalanka Tat-Tumbrell
  • Marfa - Ir-Ramla Tal-Bir
  • Marsascala Bay - Waterpolo Pitch
  • Marsascala Bay - Opposite former Jerma Hotel
  • Marsaxlokk
  • Mellieħa Bay
  • Mellieha Bay - Ramlet Il-Qortin
  • Mellieħa Bay - It-Tunnara
  • Qawra
  • Salina Bay - Opposite AX Seashells Resort at Suncrest
  • Salina Bay - Opposite Salini Resort Hotel
  • Sliema - Font Għadir
  • St. Paul's Bay - Selmun
  • St. Paul's Bay - Tal-Fekruna
  • St. Paul's Bay - Tal-Fekruna (Outter)*
  • St. Paul’s Bay - Xemxija
  • St. Paul’s Bay - Għajn Razul - Veċċja Breakwater
  • St. Paul’s Bay - Għazzelin
  • St Paul’s Bay - Buġibba Square
  • St Paul's Bay (Buġibba) - Opposite Dolmen Hotel
  • Spinola Shore - Opposite Cavalieri Hotel
  • Spinola Shore - St. Julian's
  • Spinola Bay - Balluta Bay
  • Spinola Shore - Sliema
  • St George’s Bay, St Julian’s
  • St Peter’s Pool
  • St Thomas Bay - Outer
  • St. Thomas Bay - Inner
  • Tigne, Sliema
  • It-Torri l-Abjad
  • Xrobb l-Għaġin, Delimara

Swimming Zones For Gozo

For detailed swimming zone drawings of each bay, see number '1' in the resources below. The following Malta swimming zones will be in place until Friday 30th September 2022.

  • San Blas Bay
  • Ramla Bay 
  • Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay

Swimming Zones For Comino Island Malta

For detailed swimming zone drawings of each bay, see number '2' in the resources below. The following Comino swimming zones will be in place until Friday 30th September 2022.

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resources and other information

  1. Transport Malta Malta and Gozo Swimming Zones 2022 Locations and Drawings
  2. Transport Malta Comino Swimming Zones 2022 Locations and Drawings
  3. Transport Malta Designated Restricted Areas For Owners Of Vessels
  4. Transport Malta Local Notices To Mariners
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