Riviera Beach — Attraction in L-Imġarr

The employees in the beach area of the hammocks are unpleasant sourpusses who only seek to take advantage of tourists and reduce their work to a minimum. My friends and I took a single umbrella and other friends, next to our spot, took four hammocks and two umbrellas. At 4:45 in the afternoon, my friends HAVING PAID FOR EVERYTHING UNTIL 6 o'clock in the afternoon, give us their slots because they have an emergency and have to leave, and one of the employees with a cap and dreadlocks starts snorting for telling him not to pick up the material since we are going to use it because OUR SAME GROUP OF FRIENDS HAVE PAID and have to leave. Snorting, protesting and criticizing us with another client in English (being able to understand everything he says), he takes away half of the material. In addition, he charged us 7€ when he charged other tourists 5€ for an umbrella. I think that if you want to spend your money, you will not want to spend it on the unpleasant and incompetent staff of...

The beach is also known as Għajn Tuffieħa, which means "Apple's Eye" in Maltese.

Characteristics: It's a relatively secluded sandy beach The beach is surrounded by clay slopes and rocky cliffs It has reddish-golden sand

Access: The beach can be reached by a flight of stairs (over 100 steps), which contributes to its more secluded nature.

Facilities: Despite being less developed than some other Maltese beaches, it typically has basic amenities like sunbeds and umbrellas for rent during the peak season.

Activities: Popular for swimming, sunbathing, and some water sports. The area is also favored by hikers and photographers due to its scenic beauty.

Nearby attractions: The beach is close to the Għajn Tuffieħa Tower, a 17th-century watchtower built by the Knights of Malta.

Best time to visit: Like most Mediterranean beaches, it's busiest during the summer months (June to September), but can be enjoyed in the milder spring and autumn...

Now this is more like it. A slice of Maltese coastline so beautiful it could make a travel brochure weep. Golden sand, clear blue water, and enough space to actually lay down a towel without engaging in territorial warfare with your neighbour.

The sea is calm enough for lazy floating, the views are spectacular, and the whole place feels pleasantly removed from the noise of the busier beaches. Bring sunscreen, something cold to drink, and a willingness to stay “just another hour” until the sun starts setting and you realise you’ve accidentally been here all day. And while you’re here, do yourself a favour and grab a pizza at Singita — good food, friendly staff, and the sort of casual beachside charm that makes you forget you have a...