#51 European Rank
Paradise Bay
Ċirkewwa, Malta•Mediterranean Sea• Best Season: May, June, July, August, September, October
Photo: Josi (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
EDITORIAL SCORE
4.73/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
26.5°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€40/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Golden Sand
Gradual Drop
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Ċirkewwa, Malta · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Warm Bathwater
Jan
16.1°C
Air 22°C
Feb
15.4°C
Air 23°C
Mar
15.4°C
Air 25°C
Apr
16.2°C
Air 28°C
May
18.5°C
Air 31°C
Jun
22.1°C
Air 34°C
Jul
25.0°C
Air 36°C
Peak
Aug
26.5°C
Air 36°C
Sep
25.7°C
Air 34°C
Oct
23.8°C
Air 31°C
Nov
21.2°C
Air 27°C
Dec
18.1°C
Air 24°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 6 Jun – 17 Nov (>21°C) · 164 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Malta Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.5 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.7 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About Paradise Bay
A hundred steps lead down to a sandy pocket facing Comino across the strait, tucked behind Malta's ferry corner.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
YesShowers
NoFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
NoDog Friendly
NoLifeguard on Duty
NoSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
YesNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
NoWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
NoNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Ċirkewwa, Malta. Accessible via regional coastal roads (35.982°N, 14.332°E).
•Sheltered and easy inside the cove; fine snorkelling along the rocky arms.
•Tucked under the cliffs beside the Ċirkewwa ferry terminal at Malta's northern tip, with Comino and the Gozo boats filling the view.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
MLA · 25m drive20-30 min transfer across Malta to coastal bays.
Ferry Connection: Ċirkewwa Ferry (for Gozo / Comino)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paradise Bay
What is the water temperature at Paradise Bay?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Paradise Bay averages 26.5°C (80°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Paradise Bay?
Paradise Bay is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Ċirkewwa, Malta.
Is Paradise Bay good for families with kids?
Paradise Bay has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at Paradise Bay?
Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.
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