Deep water
Strong blue at the rock edges.
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St Peter's Pool is a small natural bay at the northeastern point of the Delimara Peninsula in southeastern Malta. People come to swim and snorkel in deep blue water, surrounded by pale limestone shelves that serve as natural sunbathing decks. The place has less written history than modern fame, having become one of the most photographed swimming spots on the island. The cliff layers and shelves were shaped by the sea over a long period. Since at least 2022, fences and warning signs have alerted visitors to the risk of falling debris from the eroding cliffs around the bay. From above you see a nearly round basin with rocky grooves and smooth edges, with a cliff banded in white and yellow behind it. A small cave lies at the western end. There is no sand, so you enter from the rock or jump from the edges, and the water deepens quickly. Summer afternoons get busy, while mornings are calmer. The bay lies about 1.8 km from Marsaxlokk and 8.3 km from Valletta in a straight line, reached by a narrow road and a short path. Services are few and a lifeguard is not guaranteed, so bring water and rock shoes, and check the depth before jumping. Respect the fences, do not sit below the eroding cliffs and avoid swimming in rough seas.
Strong blue at the rock edges.
Smooth rock for sunbathing.
A round basin and a banded cliff.
Delimara Peninsula, near Marsaxlokk, Malta
Not especially. There is no sand, the water deepens quickly, and the rocks and cliffs call for care.
In the morning, since summer afternoons get busy.
