Although Buġibba isn’t a typical Maltese village and offers little in terms of culture and history, it’s a good location for those looking to combine holiday comfort with exploring the country.
Bugibba is on the north east coast of
Malta and is the largest tourist development and holiday complex. It is package
holiday heaven, and though not Malta's most beautiful or inspiring place, it's
certainly the busiest.
Bugibba has an abundance of bars,
restaurants and clubs. During the busy summer months, Bugibba's nightlife is
buzzing and the place truly comes alive after dark. Apart from this there is
not a great deal to do in Bugibba other than lie around in the sun, float in
one of the many lido's lining the sea front, or be towed around the bay on a
selection of inflatables.
Bugibba's main street, Islet
Promenade, skirts the rocky coastline (there is no sand anywhere) and passes
the town's most popular bathing spot. The nearest large sandy beaches are about
8km away at Mellieha Bay and further afield in Golden Bay.
It is a great location from which to
explore the rest of the island. It's a convenient spot, and being such a
massive tourist area, it's very easy to get in to and out of. Buses run
frequently to most of the islands attractions.
The climate here is generally warm
most of the year. The hottest months are between July and September, but the
heat is tempered by cooling sea breezes. Rain falls for very short periods,
mainly in the cooler winter months.
The average monthly temperatures are:
|
°C |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Day |
15 |
15 |
17 |
19 |
23 |
27 |
30 |
30 |
28 |
24 |
20 |
7 |
|
Night |
9 |
9 |
10 |
12 |
15 |
19 |
21 |
22 |
20 |
17 |
14 |
11 |
Bugibba is a hive of activity after
dark with a multitude of bars, karaoke bars, night clubs and discos. If you are
looking for a quieter evening, then one of its many restaurants is your best
bet.
The main night time entertainment centre is Bugibba Square and its surrounding
streets. The best and noisiest
nightlife can be found at Paceville, Malta's nightlife capital. Night buses
run to Paceville on weekends only during the winter and nightly during the summer.
There is
also a cinema, bingo hall and casino and some of the hotels in this area have
their own nightclubs and special nights of entertainment.
If you want to explore more of what
Malta has to offer during your stay, here are a few suggestions for places to
visit:
There are
adequate medical and dental facilities. The water is slightly mineral-laden but
drinkable. Take along all prescription medicine needed for the trip.
The sun can
be very strong, especially if you are not used to it so use sunscreen
liberally, wear a hat and drink plenty of water.
