Best beaches close by
Gnejna bay is the closest beach to Mgarr. It is a nice sandy beach, very family-friendly and one can also find a kiosk and public convenience. There are plenty of parking spaces, although it does get quite busy on weekends.
Getting there:
By car - 5 min drive
By bus - bus no. 101, leaves from Mgarr centre every hour between 9:30 - 20:30
By walk - 30 min (quite a steep uphill walk to get back to the village)
For those looking for a bit of an adventure, you can walk to Lippija Tower, which is overlooking Gnejna bay, and go down to the beach from there. This should take no more than 45mins by walk.
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I-Gnejna Bay Beach
Gnejna bay is the closest beach to Mgarr. It is a nice sandy beach, very family-friendly and one can also find a kiosk and public convenience. There are plenty of parking spaces, although it does get quite busy on weekends.
Getting there:
By car - 5 min drive
By bus - bus no. 101, leaves from Mgarr centre every hour between 9:30 - 20:30
By walk - 30 min (quite a steep uphill walk to get back to the village)
For those looking for a bit of an adventure, you can walk to Lippija Tower, which is overlooking Gnejna bay, and go down to the beach from there. This should take no more than 45mins by walk.
Riviera Beach is our favourite beach. It has the best scenery, it's great for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling and it has the most amazing sunset views. It is definitely worth a visit.
Getting there:
By car: 7 min
By bus: bus no. 101, leaves from Mgarr centre every hour between 9:30 - 20:30
By walk: 45 min
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Riviera Beach
Riviera Beach is our favourite beach. It has the best scenery, it's great for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling and it has the most amazing sunset views. It is definitely worth a visit.
Getting there:
By car: 7 min
By bus: bus no. 101, leaves from Mgarr centre every hour between 9:30 - 20:30
By walk: 45 min
Golden Bay is a great sandy beach which offers amenities including kiosks and restaurants. It also makes for a great sunset spot. Watersports are also available.
Getting there:
By car: 9 min
By bus: bus no. 101, bus leaves from Mgarr centre every hour between 9:30 and 20:30
By walk: 50 min
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Golden Bay
Golden Bay is a great sandy beach which offers amenities including kiosks and restaurants. It also makes for a great sunset spot. Watersports are also available.
Getting there:
By car: 9 min
By bus: bus no. 101, bus leaves from Mgarr centre every hour between 9:30 and 20:30
By walk: 50 min
Fomm ir-Rih Bay is not very well known with tourists and this is what makes it more special. Access to the beach is not very straightforward and is not ideal for those who are afraid of heights. But if you're adventurous and if you're looking for a beach off the beaten path Fomm ir-Rih is definitely worth visiting.
Fomm ir-Riħ Bay
Fomm ir-Rih Bay is not very well known with tourists and this is what makes it more special. Access to the beach is not very straightforward and is not ideal for those who are afraid of heights. But if you're adventurous and if you're looking for a beach off the beaten path Fomm ir-Rih is definitely worth visiting.
Food Scene
United Restaurant offers a vast selection of local cuisine. It has a very nice atmosphere and exquisite food.
Opens daily from noon until late.
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United Restaurant Behind The Church
Triq IL-KbiraUnited Restaurant offers a vast selection of local cuisine. It has a very nice atmosphere and exquisite food.
Opens daily from noon until late.
Dine West is a family-run restaurant serving Maltese traditional dishes at very reasonable prices. Definitely good quality food and good value for money.
Opens everyday for lunch except Sundays.
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Dine West
Triq FisherDine West is a family-run restaurant serving Maltese traditional dishes at very reasonable prices. Definitely good quality food and good value for money.
Opens everyday for lunch except Sundays.
Da Manuele serves authentic Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant serves hearty dishes at great value for money.
Opens everyday from 6pm till late, except Mondays.
Trattoria Da Manuele
34 Triq Sir Harry LukeDa Manuele serves authentic Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant serves hearty dishes at great value for money.
Opens everyday from 6pm till late, except Mondays.
Bottega Frawli is a very cute little wine bar situated at the heart of Mgarr. It's perfect for those looking for a good glass of wine accompanied by some delicious platters.
Opens everyday from 7pm until late.
Bottega Frawli
L-ImġarrBottega Frawli is a very cute little wine bar situated at the heart of Mgarr. It's perfect for those looking for a good glass of wine accompanied by some delicious platters.
Opens everyday from 7pm until late.
Bohini is a great coffee shop and bistro situated right behind the church. It offers genuine home made food, ideal for those looking for a healthy and hearty breakfast or lunch.
Opens everyday from 8am until 4pm.
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Bohini
Triq Kurat ChetcutiBohini is a great coffee shop and bistro situated right behind the church. It offers genuine home made food, ideal for those looking for a healthy and hearty breakfast or lunch.
Opens everyday from 8am until 4pm.
Il-Barri Restaurant is a family-run restaurant and is very popular with the locals. It offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine as well as local dishes.
Opens everyday for lunch and dinner (except Mondays).
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Il-Barri Restaurant
Triq IL-KbiraIl-Barri Restaurant is a family-run restaurant and is very popular with the locals. It offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine as well as local dishes.
Opens everyday for lunch and dinner (except Mondays).
Lovely restaurant which offers a good variety of typical Maltese dishes. If you're looking for authentic Maltese cuisine, this is the place for you.
Opens everyday from 6pm until late, except Mondays.
Nenu the Artisan Baker Mġarr
Lovely restaurant which offers a good variety of typical Maltese dishes. If you're looking for authentic Maltese cuisine, this is the place for you.
Opens everyday from 6pm until late, except Mondays.