Bugibba, Qawra & St Paul's Bay
To the north west of St Julian is Bugibba, Qawra and St Paul’s Bay. Overlooking Salina Bay is Qawra (pronounced ‘Aw-rah’) and Bugibba (pronounced ‘Boojiba’). Both resorts have modern pedestrianised centres with shops, bars and restaurants designed to cater mainly for British tastes.

St Paul’s Bay has a monumental place in Maltese history. It was here that the Apostle Paul and St Luke were washed ashore following their shipwreck in AD60, bringing Christianity to Malta. Despite its historic significance, the quaint fishing village of St Paul’s Bay has remained remarkably unaffected by tourism.

eating out
The Ro-John on Triq Il-Halal in Bugibba is Malta’s number one Indian restaurant. It offers great food, good service and exceptionally good prices. The restaurant is open 7pm to midnight.
Savini is located in a converted Maltese farmhouse and has an excellent Italian menu. The service can be slow but it is a place to linger and savour. Prices are affordable and it is advisable to book if you don’t want to be disappointed. The restaurant is on Qawara Road in St Paul’s bay and open 7pm to midnight.

after dark
O’Conners, next to the Crown Hotel is an Irish style pub serving Guinness and Kilkenny on draft! Open 6pm to 2am. For a pub with reasonable prices, good service and friendly staff visit Scandals on Triq Il-Halal. o The Cherry Tree on Pioneer Road offers Sky Digital and a vast array of other satellite stations - a must for any sports fans.