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Qawra

Qawra

There's something very calming about Qawra. It's a small town, located on the north East coast of Malta, right next to Bugibba, in the area known as St Paul's Bay. The town itself is so close to Bugibba that it's hard to know where Qawra starts and Bugibba ends, but you'll soon get used to it, and it means there's lots more to do, as anyone staying in Qawra has easy access to Bugibba's main square, restaurants and nightlife.

Qawra (the 'Q' is silent - pronounced 'awra') itself has restaurants, pubs and bars, as well as many places to stay, and it's basically a friendly and not too crowded getwaway for many people. The coastline here is known across Malta as a great place to swim - not because of it's beaches - there are no sandy beaches here, but because of its crystal clear, clean water and uncluttered rocky beaches. 'Qawra Point' is an especially popular location, where the small beach bar and restaurant 'Ta Fra Ben' serves locals and visitors all summer long. It's a great place for sunbathing, as, unlike the sandy beaches further north, there's always space for you to really make yourself comfortable and settle in for an afternoon or evening of swimming and sunbathing, and if you must have sand, there's a man-made sandy beach just a short walk away in Bugibba. If you're a fan of clear water, then you'll love Qawra's sea - the type of rock changes a little as you move round the coast, but it's mainly sandstone and limestone, so there's nothing to make the water murky, and you dry off very fast.

Qawra Seafront

From Bugibba, right the way through Qawra, there's a long seafront promenade which is very popular for evening walks, and with joggers. It can get very hot here during the summer afternoons, with temperatures of 40C not uncommon, so it's the early mornings and evenings when the seafront walkway really comes into its own. Qawra has a reputation for being visitor-friendly and part of its character is its 'touristy' appeal. Many people come from across Europe (but mainly the U.K) to spend their winters or long periods of the year in Qawra, so it acts as a sort of second home for many, with a wide variety of hotels, guest houses and self catering apartments available. There are bars and pubs dotted throughout the town, with the characteristic 'live football' signs drawing people in for a seat and a drink with friends. Restaurants aren't hard to find, and the menus usually cater for visitors as well as locals, with some well known U.K dishes and other european food sitting alongside Maltese items.

Qawra Hotels

There are so many hotels to choose from in Qawra that we've listed them on their own page. click here to find out more about Qawra's hotels ... (coming soon!)

Getting there ...

Getting to and from Qawra isn't too hard, but due to its location on the less-populated North of Malta, the bus services are slightly less frequent than in the more populated areas such as Sliema, Valletta or St Julians. Buses travel along the coast, and there are routes to Sliema, St Julians and Valletta leaving throughout the day, although they stop at around eight in the evening, so if you're relying on the buses, and are travlling out for the day, check what time the last buses returning are so you don't get stuck. The main bus terminus in Bugibba is a very short walk from Qawra (depending on where you are), and there's usually people to explain where to go and fill you in on bus times and schedules. Renting a car isn't difficult - there are many car rental places in Qawra and nearby Bugibba, and if you're after a taxi, just ask in any hotel lobby, and they'll be able to give you a phone number or call you a taxi. There are usually taxis waiting in Bugibba's main square too, so it's really never too difficult to find one. Taxi prices can vary, although they'll generally be around the same price - if you're not sure, ask someone working in a hotel lobby and they should be able to give you a rough impression of what you'll expect to pay.

Qawra Nightlife

There are several bars in Qawra as well as 'Fuego' Salsa bar, which is popular year round, but especially in summer. The various Hotels also have their own entertainment, and nearby Bugibba square really comes alive during the summer nights.
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