The Rinella bay is a beach mostly used by inhabitants of the island. You can have an awesome view over Birgu and Valetta from there. The swimming area is marked and it consists of a sand area in the middle and a rocky area on the right and left hand side of the bay. The water is relatively warm at the end of July and not that deep. The water is, despite the harbour proximity, mostly clean. However, having a shower after being there, might be advisable. There is a little parking area at the beginning of the bay as well as a little restaurant and a public toilet. The Ice cream car is also coming there and rings its bells when nearby. The whole beach area has rubbish bins so there is no need to leave your stuff on the ground. The only thing which might be annoying is the vicinity to the harbour. A few ships are parked behind the marked line and because of that, depending on the wind, there is a slight, foul smell of fuel in the air which is bearable and quickly vanishing though. So if you stay in the harbour area, are easy- going, and look for a place to swim, fun dive or simply hanging around in the water without paying too much attention to the ships, this place might be just right for you!