Guidebook for San Pawl il-Baħar
Sightseeing
Golden Bay
Beautiful beach less than 30 mins away by bus.
Beautiful Medieval City, narrow alleys and historic buildings and architecture.
472 locals recommend
Mdina
Beautiful Medieval City, narrow alleys and historic buildings and architecture.
Old meets new; every corner is a surprise. There’s always something visually exciting to see in this beautiful city built in the 16th Century.
594 locals recommend
Valletta
Old meets new; every corner is a surprise. There’s always something visually exciting to see in this beautiful city built in the 16th Century.
Malta’s sister island. Quaint villages, narrow streets, good food and peace and quiet. The perfect location to get away from the hustle and bustle.
240 locals recommend
Gozo
Malta’s sister island. Quaint villages, narrow streets, good food and peace and quiet. The perfect location to get away from the hustle and bustle.
One of the smaller sandy beaches on the island. Just a few meters away from Mgarr village which is known for traditional Maltese cuisine.
68 locals recommend
Ġnejna Bay Beach
One of the smaller sandy beaches on the island. Just a few meters away from Mgarr village which is known for traditional Maltese cuisine.
Your best choice to visit Comino. Family run boat with a memorable experience.
9 locals recommend
Hornblower Cruises
Triq San GeralduYour best choice to visit Comino. Family run boat with a memorable experience.
If you’re a Game of Thrones fan you want to see this one. If you’re not, you’d still want to and then start watching Game of Thrones :)
84 locals recommend
Azure Window Ruins
If you’re a Game of Thrones fan you want to see this one. If you’re not, you’d still want to and then start watching Game of Thrones :)
Everything Else
Mellieha
Malta’s largest sandy beach can be found here.
Comino
Crystal blue seas and white sandy beaches. Must not miss.
Once of the nicer sandy beaches on the island. Small and quiet. Hard to reach due to the number of stairs but this makes a nice visit away from other busy beaches.
77 locals recommend
Paradise Bay Lido
Triq Il-LatnijaOnce of the nicer sandy beaches on the island. Small and quiet. Hard to reach due to the number of stairs but this makes a nice visit away from other busy beaches.
Riviera Beach
Sandy beach with a picturesque backdrop and clear blue water.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favourite local pub. Great choice of beer and spirits and good food in a beautifully decorated interior.
34 locals recommend
Fat Harry's Dining
Pjazza WalkwayMy favourite local pub. Great choice of beer and spirits and good food in a beautifully decorated interior.
Great large cocktails and good pub food at a very reasonable price.
7 locals recommend
O'Reilly's Gastro pub
Great large cocktails and good pub food at a very reasonable price.
Travellers Cafe Bar
Triq Il-Korp Tal-PijunieriThis has become one of my favourite spots in the area lately.
Food Scene
One of the top restaurants on the island. Impeccable service, beautifully presented delicious food and a romantic ambience.
16 locals recommend
Venus Restaurant
GandoffliOne of the top restaurants on the island. Impeccable service, beautifully presented delicious food and a romantic ambience.
Beautiful Sardinian food, especially fish and sea food. On the pricier side but must not miss. Ask the chef for their fresh fish and specials and trust his suggestions.
8 locals recommend
L'Artista Restaurant
Mosta RoadBeautiful Sardinian food, especially fish and sea food. On the pricier side but must not miss. Ask the chef for their fresh fish and specials and trust his suggestions.
Damiano’s is one of my top recommendations. It is a small family restaurant serving excellent past and pizza and the best views of St Paul’s Bay, all for a very good price.
Make sure you book a table in the balcony and do not miss sunset there!
Damiano's Pizza & Pasta House
Sir Luigi PreziosiDamiano’s is one of my top recommendations. It is a small family restaurant serving excellent past and pizza and the best views of St Paul’s Bay, all for a very good price.
Make sure you book a table in the balcony and do not miss sunset there!
This place is ideal for fish lovers just across the street from St Paul’s little harbour.
Note that it might be closed in winter but make sure to not miss it in spring and summer.
9 locals recommend
Paulus Casual Dining
This place is ideal for fish lovers just across the street from St Paul’s little harbour.
Note that it might be closed in winter but make sure to not miss it in spring and summer.
This is quite easily one of the top restaurants in Malta. Excellent value for money, good wines, great service, great ambiance. Just a 5 min walk from the apartment.
Make sure you ask for the antipasto!
7 locals recommend
Acqua Marina Restaurant
This is quite easily one of the top restaurants in Malta. Excellent value for money, good wines, great service, great ambiance. Just a 5 min walk from the apartment.
Make sure you ask for the antipasto!
If you’re after a quick coffee and have a sweet tooth this is the place to go. Excellent coffee as one would expect from Italians. If you go during lunch time you might be lucky and enjoy a delicious plate of pasta.
12 locals recommend
Con Gusto gelato naturale
Triq Sant AntninIf you’re after a quick coffee and have a sweet tooth this is the place to go. Excellent coffee as one would expect from Italians. If you go during lunch time you might be lucky and enjoy a delicious plate of pasta.
Essentials
Piscopo's Cash & Carry
Triq l-Erba' MwiezebTrolee's
Triq Il-MerluzzEntertainment & Activities
Popeye Village
Triq Tal-Prajjet The film set from the famous 1980 Robin Williams movie.
Shopping
This place is open until 11pm every day and has everything you will need during your trip.
OZ TURKISH SUPERMARKET
This place is open until 11pm every day and has everything you will need during your trip.