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BEACH MALTA 2016

Map of Managed Beaches Inside

Malta’s Managed Beaches & Quality Awards

St. George’s Bay

Golden Bay

Mellieha Bay

Wied Il-Mielah San Dimitri Point

Ta’ Pinu Basilica

Wied Il-Ghasri

Xwieni Bay

Gordan Lighthouse

Ta’ Fajtata Beach

Marsalforn Bay

MARSALFORN

Ramla Bay

GHARB

Crafts Village

Azure Window

Fond Ghadir Beach

Qbajjar Bay

Salt Pans

Z EBBUG GHASRI

. Bugibba Pearched Beach

Qawra Point

San Blas Bay

XAGHRA

Inland Sea

Gozo

SAN LAWRENZ KERCEM Cittadella

Dwejra Tower Fungus Rock Fungus Rock

FONT ANA VICT ORIA Wardija Point

(RABAT )

XLENDI

Xlendi Bay

MUNXAR

Ta’ Kola Windmill

Dahlet Qorrot Bay Ggantija Temples Sports Grounds

NADUR

Craig Kenuno Hospit al Tower XEWKIJA GHAJNSIELEM

SANNAT

Heliport

Mgarr Ix-Xini

Qala Point Qala Battery

Blue La goon

Ghajn Tuffieha

Ramla l-Hamra Bay

Marsalforn Bay

Hondoq ir-Rummien

Xlendi Bay

Blue Lagoon

Santa Maria Bay

Ramla Bay Resort

Sa n Nikla w Sa nta Ba y Ma rija Ba y Sa nta Ma rija Tower

Sa nta Ma rija Ba ttery

Comino

Ahrax Point White Tower White Tower Bay Armier Bay Rdum Tal-Madonna Ferretti Battery Wied Musa Battery

CIRKEWWA

Code of Conduct for Maltese Beaches

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Pretty Bay Birzebbuga

Hondoq Ir-Rummien

Fort Chambray MGARR (HARBOUR)

Ta' Cenc Cliffs

QALA

Paradise Bay

Red Tower

• All beach staff and lifeguards are there for your assistance and safety and are to be treated with respect. • Swimmers are requested to remain in the swimming zone • Never swim under the influence of alcohol or medications • Children are their parents’ or guardians’ responsibility at all times and are to be accompanied by an adult when in the water • Distributing samples or leaflets require a permit from the Local Council or MTA • Impromptu beach games such as volleyball and football are tolerated provided that they do not cause nuisance to others • Swimmers with a medical condition are advised to swim with a friend

Mellieha Bay

Ghadira Native Reserve

Westreme Battery MELLIEHA

Anchor Bay

Imgiebah Bay Ghajn Hadid Tower

ST . PAUL’S ISLANDS

Na tiona l Aqua rium

Qawra Point Salina Bay

Mistra Bay

MANIKAT A

Mizieb

Ghallis Rocks QAWRA XEMXIJA Ghallis Tower ST . PAUL’S BUGIBBA BAY Qrejten Point Qalet Marku

Simar Native Reserve

Bahar ic-Caghaq Bay

BURMARRAD

Golden Bay Ghajn Tuffieha Bay Gnejna Bay

oria Vict

Z EBBIEGH

s Line

• Erect tents or attach sheets or towels to umbrellas • Play loud music, create loud noise or use foul language that effect the enjoyment of others • Damage any beach or promenade items or furniture; offenders will be prosecuted

Kaptan Tower

Ta ’ Ha gra t

Fomm Ir-Rih Bay

Vic to

Vic tor ria Lin es

BAHRIJA

MOST A Dome

ia Lines

Nadur Tower

IKLIN

MT ARFA

T A' QALI

MDINA

LIJA

National Park Aviation Museum Crafts Village

HAMRUN QORMI MARSA Marsa Spo rts Gro und s

HAZ - Z EBBUG

Golf Club Horse Ra ce Tra ck

Handaq

DINGLI

Verdala Palace

Wied Ghammieq Fort Rinella

Z ABBAR

Hypogeum

Ta rxien Temples

Zonqor Point

T ARXIEN Bulebel

Marsascala Bay

St. Vince nt De Paule

LUQA

Buskett Gardens

Ricaso li Po int Grand Harbo ur

Fort KALKARA Fort Ricasoli Ras Il-Gebel St. Angelo SENGLEA XGHAJRA VIT T ORIOSA Gorf L-Abjad Kordin Fort COSPICUA St. Leonard PAOLA FGURA St. James Wa terfront

Mriehel

Mt. Carmel

ST.Paul’s Catacombs St.Agatha’s Catacombs St.Paul’s Grotto

Ha rbour

VALLET T A

San Anton Palace & Gardens

Domus Roma na

Mtahleb

St. George’s Bay

PACEVILLE Dragonara Point ST . JULIAN’S Balluta Bay Capua Fort SLIEMA Dragut Point SAN GWANN Ma rsa mxett

GZ IRA noel Mat er Dei Ma Isla nd BALZ AN Hospit al BIRKIRKARASt. Philip T A' XBIEX MSIDA FLORIANA Boffa SANT A VENERA AT T ARD St. Luke's

Technopark Ta’Qali National Football Stadium

Fort Bingemma

S ANT A L UCIJA

Girgenti Palace

MARSASCALA Z EJT UN

SIGGIEWI

MQABBA

Clapham Junction

KIRKOP

Malta International Airport

MARSAXLOKK

GUDJA

SAFI

Fort BIRZ EBBUGIA St. Lucian

Ghar Lapsi

Wie d Iz-Zurrie q

Xrobb L-Ghagin

Dalam Cave

QRENDI Ha ga r Qim Mna jdra

Malta

St.Thomas Bay

GHAXAQ

Laferla Cross

Dingli Clif f s

• Dig holes of a dangerous size in the sand • Make any form of fire on the beach • Drive motorized units on the beach

PEMBROKE GHARGHURMadliena Battery SWIEQI NAXXAR

RABAT

• Litter, throw cigarette butts in the sand, bury waste material or dispose of it in the sea • Allow animals (except guide dogs) on sandy beaches other than on those specified ‘Dog friendly Beaches’ in the Criminal Code

Fort Mosta

Skorba

• It is advisable to make use of protective sun creams It is prohibited to:

Madliena Tower

BIDNIJA MGARR

Lippija

XAROLLA

Pretty Bay

Z URRIEQ

Peter’s Pool

Marsaxlokk Bay

Fort Delimara

Blue Grotto

HAL- FAR Wied Iz-Znuber Hasan’s Cave

Malta Freeport

Delimara Point

Edge Lido Paradise Resort

Westin Dragonara Resort

BEACH NEWS 2016 Another massive record in Quality Awards for beaches in 2016! Golden Bay finally achieves a Blue Flag this year! The first beach management pilot project on Golden Bay started in 2002 with the assistance of the Boy Scout Association. The bay had been awarded a Beach of Quality for sustainable beach management, every year since 2009.

Hondoq ir-Rummien and Marsalforn Bay, both managed by the Ministry for Gozo (MOG), achieved a Beach of Quality Award for the first time. The Ministry for Gozo will be working hard to upgrade these awards to Blue Flags for next year. While managing a further three beaches on Comino and Gozo, MOG will be offering full beach services including lifesaving and supervision. Gozo also boasts of a Blue Flag at irRamla l-Hamra sandy beach which is being managed by the Gaia Foundation.

Hondoq ir-Rummien Bay Gozo

Marsalforn Bay Gozo

Paradise Bay Resort Hotel, Westin Dragonara Resort and Ramla Bay Resort are all working hard on beach management with the former two earning a full Blue Flag this summer.

Lido’s Edge Paradise Bay Resort Hotel Ramla Bay Resort Hotel Marfa a Resort Westin Dragonar o Lid h Beac

The MTA is keeping up with international standards of sustainable beach management on eight beaches. Apart from Golden Bay, a further five of the eight beaches achieved a full Blue Flag status award yet again. The MTA is giving its input on a total of 18 beaches that will be managed from the 1st June till the 30th of September.

Barbeques at Golden Bay and Ghadira Bay-Mellieha (rocky area only) will be taking an environmental turn for the better with the update of the Mellieha Local Council ByLaw, where ONLY LPG gas fired BBQ’s will be permitted. All Barbeques will require a permit (downloadable from the local council’s website against a minimal fee).

Accessibility at Għadira Bay is being enhanced by a 150 metre walkway cutting across the middle bay, linking the disabled parking slot with the portable disabled toilet, the sandy beach and ultimately the sea. Sand wheelchairs, or as popularly known, beach trotters are also available on the two accessible beaches of Għadira Bay. Beach trotters can roam on the soft sand and keep going into the water and stay afloat. They can be used free of charge by those with impaired mobility assisted by another family member or friend.

Other beaches will have better accessibility this summer with the introduction of more wooden walkways, more sand wheelchairs, and a lifter or two.

New recycling bins were installed at Golden Bay and Ghadira Bay. New colours on the waste bag are being introduced in an effort to facilitate recycling on beaches. Recycling waste responsibly is of utmost importance for the country and to retain the quality awards achieved over the years. An ongoing campaign will be taking place throughout summer on the beaches and in the media.

‘Beat the Burn,’ (BTB) is one of the campaigns organised by the Malta Medical Students Association (MMSA). It’s main aim is to raise awareness on the dangers of excessive UV exposure from the sun’s rays, as well as the necessity of proper sun protection. MMSA distributes information which can help people avoid the harmful effects on the skin and eyes. This campaign is possible with the support of La Roche Posay and the Malta Association of Dermatologists and Venereologists. Keep on the look-out for MMSA members who will be going around the beaches near you this summer! https://www. facebook.com/mmsa.scoph.beattheburn Stay Healthy Smoke Less is part of the Butts Off campaign in an effort to enjoy beaches free of cigarette butts! Portable cigarette ashtrays will be at your disposal on the beach and thank you for keeping our beaches clean!

Few of the proposed Blue Flag activities for this Summer

walk from Ghadira • Coast to coastn Bay Bay to Golde

• Pottery session ira Nature Reserve • A visit to Ghad l children with schoo

• A visit to Majjistral Visitor Centre • T-Shirt painting at Pretty Bay • A visit to the Malta National Aquarium

g and exhibition with • Snorkellin displays model

• Beat the Burn with MMSA • Jellyfish awareness Lecture • Cigarette butt campaign activities • Swimming with tuna • Nature walk Golden Bay • Astronomy event with telescopes • Sunset Walk • A visit to a greenhouse

Beach Safety Flags

GREEN FLAG

YELLOW FLAG

RED FLAG

RED OVER RED FLAG

BLACK & WHITE FLAG

RED OVER YELLOW FLAG

PURPLE FLAG

CALM WATER

MEDIUM HAZARD

HIGH HAZARD

WATER CLOSED TO PUBLIC USE

WATERCRAFT AREA

SWIMMING AREA WITH LIFEGUARD SUPERVISION

MARINE PESTS PRESENT

Butts off Campaign

THANK YOU for keeping our beaches clean!

Beach Management Unit Product Development Directorate Malta Tourism Authority Auberge d’Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta, VLT 1170 Tel: 2291 5000 Email: [email protected] www.visitmalta.com/blueflag

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