7.5 km
4 h
Easy
🚌 By bus
~€18
A family half-day with a tower, a beach and filmic Anchor Bay. There is room for swimming, a short walk and a break instead of cramming in more stops.
Local note
A family half-day with a tower, a beach and filmic Anchor Bay. There is room for swimming, a short walk and a break instead of cramming in more stops.
No logistics guessing
The difference is route order, transfer time and a backup when tickets, heat or sea conditions change the day.
Contact Malta TourRed Tower / St Agatha's Tower
Defensive tower from 1649 atop Marfa Ridge — 360-degree views of Mellieha, Gozo, Comino, Blue Lagoon and northern Malta. Bright red walls.
Family: With family, treat this as part of the day’s rhythm, not a separate mission. If energy drops, shorten the stop and leave room for a break.
Access: Part of the experience may work from outside, but the full visit can involve cobbles, steps or uneven ground.
Popeye Village / Anchor Bay
Original film set from "Popeye" (1980) starring Robin Williams, converted into a fun park. 19 colorful wooden houses in Anchor Bay.
Family: With family, treat this as part of the day’s rhythm, not a separate mission. If energy drops, shorten the stop and leave room for a break.
Public transport and an optional Popeye Village ticket; swimming is free.
A family half-day with a tower, a beach and filmic Anchor Bay. There is room for swimming, a short walk and a break instead of cramming in more stops.
Discover more places and leave your own trace along the route.
Start trail →A4 / PDF editionBest season: All year
Access: Treat this as a sun-exposed, uneven-ground stop. With reduced mobility, keep it short and close to transport.
Golden Bay
One of Malta's most beautiful sandy beaches — golden sand, clean water, lifeguards in season. Popular with tourists and locals alike.
Family: Good for a break, but watch sun, wind, waves and return timing. With children, a shorter stop is usually better than pushing through heat.
Access: Assume uneven ground, sun and possible steps or descents. With a stroller or reduced mobility, choose the easiest viewpoint.
Riviera Bay / Għajn Tuffieħa
Small bay between Golden Bay and Ghajn Tuffieha — less crowded, with a plateau perfect for camping with sunset views.
Family: Good for a break, but watch sun, wind, waves and return timing. With children, a shorter stop is usually better than pushing through heat.
Access: Assume uneven ground, sun and possible steps or descents. With a stroller or reduced mobility, choose the easiest viewpoint.