Blue Grotto

Delimara Point

Ghar Lapsi

Maltese Blenheim Bomber Wreck

Marsaxlokk

SS Polynesia

Um El Faroud

The south is known for the freshest fish landed at Marsaxlokk, cooked simply with Maltese olive oil and tomatoes. Try aljotta fish soup, lampuki and the village bakeries’ ftira. Marsascala’s waterfront is lined with family restaurants serving the daily catch. Local ingredients and simple coastal preparation let the pure Maltese flavours shine through in every seafood meal.

Water’s Edge Boutique Resort

Dolmen Hotel

Razzett L-Antik

Cerviola Hotel

The wild south coast of Malta is the kingdom of big wrecks and dramatic limestone. Wied iz-Zurrieq is home to the legendary Um El Faroud oil tanker and the Blue Grotto sea cave, while Ghar Lapsi offers a sheltered pool and cave ideal for training and macro. Marsascala and Xrobb l-Għaġin add deeper WWII aircraft and steamer wrecks for advanced divers. The cliffs, walls and offshore reefs make this a favourite for experienced Mediterranean divers. The area rewards careful planning and respects Maltese marine-protection rules, offering rewarding diving for a range of Mediterranean experience levels. The area rewards careful planning and respects Maltese marine-protection rules, offering rewarding diving for a range of Mediterranean experience levels.

Malta – South Coast (Wied iz-Zurrieq, Ghar Lapsi, Marsascala)

The south is about 30-40 minutes by bus or car from Malta International Airport. Wied iz-Zurrieq and Ghar Lapsi are cliffside entries; Marsascala and the wrecks are reached by shore or short boat trips from the fishing harbours.