Malta and Gozo
Country/State Data
Regions
1
Breaks
15
Coastline
253 KM
Cost of living
Capital
Valletta
Current Time
Security
Health
Positives
- NW and NE swells Quality reefs and beaches
- No crowds
- No tides
- Architecture, history & scuba diving
Negatives
- Winter only
- Lack of consistent spots
- Coastline cliffs
- Jellyfish & shallow rocks
- Urban sprawl & mad traffic
Where to surf in Malta and Gozo
The most southerly capital of the European Community sits in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, where it has withstood a pounding from millennia of Mistral or Grecale wind-driven waves. Malta & Gozo have an incredible history, with megalithic evidence as old as 5000 BC and a constant trail of invasions up until independence in 1964. Surfers are yet to invade in numbers, since it’s a winter-only destination, which leaves a handful of quality reefbreaks and fun beachbreaks to the small friendly crew of dedicated local surfers.
Surf spots in Malta and Gozo
Research the 15 surf breaks in Malta and Gozo and discover what spots suit the current conditions.
Break lowdown
We’ve collated the wave data giving you a unique insight into the 15 breaks in Malta and Gozo.
When to go
Surf and weather statistics to help plan your surf trip to Malta and Gozo
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Travel Information
General
- Current Time
- Tourists
- 2,599,000
- Population
- 441,543
- Tourist Info
- Tourist Info
Security
Health
Money
- Currency
- EUR
Cost of living
Communication
- Dialing in
- +356
- Dialing out
- 00
- Emergencies
- 112
- Language
- Maltese and English (both official)
Electricity
- Plug Type
- g
Visas
Malta is a Schengen state and citizens of most European countries, USA, Australia, Canada and New Zealand do not require visas. All others, including those planning to stay more than three months, must obtain a visa before entry.
Getting There
No visa for EEC residents. Malta (MLA) attracts many tourists through cheap package deals with flights included, often from UK and Northern Europe. Air Malta does not charge for boards, usually $200-350 from Europe. Ferry crossing to Gozo is easy with departures every 45min and 25min cruising time ($25 with car/2pax, cheaper after noon).
Getting Around
Driving on the left does not make it easy for continental drivers. Local drivers are pretty aggressive in the narrow streets of the villages and traffic can be heavy. take the bus if going to La Valette! The longest distance is 38km from Cirkewwa in the north (ferry to Gozo) to southern Bubuggia.
Accommodation
Package deal hotels are usually huge with lots of tourists. AirBnB, cheap guest-houses or small hotels from $30/n. In winter, stay in Mellieha, St-Paul’s Bay or St-Julian’s. Italian restaurants are good; $25 for a meal.
Activities
Scuba diving is big with countless diving centres around. There’s an abundance of architecture (Mdina, Valletta) and ancient sites (Mnajdra Neolithic Temples) as well as lively pubs and discos in Paceville and Sliema.
Hazards & hassles
The local scene is growing, creating super-friendly crowds at Ghajn Tuffieha, where sharing waves is normal. Beware with Pelagica Noctiluca jellyfish with SW winds and some reefs can be nasty. Traffic and driving can be mad with the planet’s 2nd highest density of cars driving on the left.
Handy Hints
A fish and a longboard will do. Good kitesurfing. Surfing Malta run a mobile Mellieha surf hire service with boards, SUP’s, windsurfers, wetsuits etc. Freeway sells/rents a few boards.
Due to global pandemic, Visas, Getting There, Getting Around or Accommodation information and pricing may have changed. Always check Government Travel Advice before travelling.
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