St. Thomas Bay

St. Thomas Bay is a large bay in the South of Malta, mostly popular with the locals and with windsurfers

St. Thomas Bay, known as 'Ir-Ramla' to the locals, is a large bay with smaller sandy banks and is located in the south of Malta, in the village of Marsascala. Marsascala is continuously being developed and is already a popular seaside resort for the locals who come to their summerhouses in the area during the summer months. St. Thomas Bay is popular because it is quiet and peaceful, and offers variety of small and shallow sandy beaches, flat rocks and concrete platforms all next to each other perfect for bathing.

St. Thomas Bay is situated around 1 km (10 minute walk) from the centre of Marsascala and is ideal for windsurfing. Access to St. Thomas Bay in Marsascala is easier since the recent opening of the Marsascala bypass.