Golden Sands and other Ghajn Tuffieha, Malta Things to Do Tips

The sand here is beautiful, it must be amongst the best (if not THE best) on Malta. The beach is big too, wide and deep though naturally the sunbathers tend to crowd towards the waters edge. We were happy to take a position a bit further back where it was less crowded. Chairs and umbrellas are for hire, though they're not compulsary and you can just lie on a towel for free if you like.
On the headland is an old fort and beyond that is Ghajn Tuffieha bay.

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On the headland between Golden Bay and Ghajn Tuffieha Bay is a fort. It dates from the time of the Knights and on the headland at the other side of Golden Bay is a "matching" fort built by the British during WWII to guard the bay.. The views from this promentory are fantastic, though this is another of those occasions where my batteries let me down and the spares were back at base (on the beach at Golden Bay, 1/2 hour's very hot walk away).

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Ghajn Tuffieha is the next bay along from Golden Bay. Described as being "nicer" in our guide book, we found we had to disagree. The shore had more debris on it - I guess it's not cleaned so often being less commercialised. Actually, this lack of commercialisation might be something you like or dislike - personally I thought the place could have benefitted from a snack bar or two, and some toilets.
Just over the next headland (in the middle distance) is an amazing rock Lido with crystal clear waters in a deep, deep blue pool. You'll have to take my word for the moment as my camera batteries had run out.

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