Saint Paul's Bay Essentials

Saint Paul's Bay preserves a timeline of Maltese history, from the megalithic Tal-Qadi Temple to the 17th-century Wignacourt Tower. The region hosts the island's largest Roman agricultural villa at San Pawl Milqi and the Ta' Bistra Catacombs. Coastal features include the Malta National Aquarium and the St. Paul's Island Viewpoint, which overlooks the site of the Apostle's traditional 60 AD shipwreck. Nature enthusiasts can visit the Bird Park or explore the rocky inlets at Qawra Point.

Malta National Aquarium

Housed in a starfish-shaped building, this facility features 41 tanks showcasing Mediterranean species, including a walk-through tunnel with sharks and rays.

Mistra Battery

Mistra Battery, formerly also known as Despirasse Battery, is an artillery battery in Mistra Bay, Mellieħa, Malta.

Beach

A rocky coastal area with deep, clear waters suitable for swimming and snorkeling near the tip of the peninsula.

Classic Car Museum

A must-see for car fans and non-fans alike. Polished collection of various vehicles and everything else in one facility.

Wignacourt Tower

Built in 1610 by Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt, this is the oldest surviving coastal watchtower in Malta and currently houses a small museum.

Ta' Bistra Catacombs

A complex of 57 tombs dating back to the 4th century AD, representing the second-largest catacomb network in Malta.

San Pawl Milqi Roman Villa

San Pawl Milqi are the ruins of a Roman period agricultural villa and pagan temple, the largest ever discovered in Malta.

Tal-Qadi Temple

Tal-Qadi Temple is a megalithic temple in Salina, limits of Naxxar, Malta.

Bird Park Malta

Home to over 200 species of birds and animals, including flamingos, pelicans, and owls, with a focus on conservation and education.

St. Paul's Island Viewpoint

Overlooks the uninhabited island where St. Paul was traditionally shipwrecked in 60 AD, identifiable by the large statue of the saint.