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Voykit pocket guide · Malta
Qawra
Spend 1–2 days in Qawra for beach, aquarium and nightlife; easy day trips to Valletta or Gozo.
Qawra is a resort town on Malta’s north‑west coast, offering a promenade, a small harbour, the Malta National Aquarium and a lively bar scene. It’s well‑linked by bus to the rest of the island, making it a convenient base for short stays or as a stop on a broader Malta itinerary.
- Country
- Malta
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- July–Aug (peak heat and crowds)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards work in most restaurants and shops; carry cash for kiosks, village bars and some boat trips.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–110 excl. bed · High €110+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- GO, Epic and Melita sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and in shops; ID required.
- Emergency
- Police / ambulance / fire 112
- Plugs
- Types G · 230 V · 50 Hz · UK three-pin sockets; bring a UK adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 5–10% if service is not included.; Café: Leave small change.; Taxi or ride-hail: Round up.; Boat crew or dive guide: €5–10 for good service.
- Water
- Tap water is safe but tastes of desalination; bottled or filtered water is normal in homes and restaurants.
- Toilets
- Public toilets at bus termini and main squares, some paid (€0.50); cafés and museums otherwise.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Beer (pint, local brand) | €3–4 |
| Cisk lager (pint) | €2.5–3 |
| Kinnie soft drink (330 ml) | €1.5 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | €12–15 |
| Bus ticket (single) | €2 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MLA · Malta International Airport
- Bus 222 or 223 to Qawra, about 30 min
Typical fares
- Bus Qawra → Valletta
- about €2 per person, 20 min (check schedule)
- Ferry Cirkewwa → Gozo
- ≈€4.50 each way, 25 min (check times)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the promenade; buses 49, 58, 59 run frequently between Qawra, Buġibba and Valletta (≈20 min). Taxis are available but can be pricey in summer.
See and do
Known for
- Malta National Aquarium
- Malta Classic Car Museum
- Buġibba Temple
- Northern beaches (Paradise Bay, Golden Bay)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Valletta | Bus 222 or 223 from Qawra to Valletta, about 20 min | ≈30 min total |
| Gozo | Bus 42 to Cirkewwa (≈45 min), then ferry 25 min to Mgarr, Gozo | ≈2 h total |
| Comino (Blue Lagoon) | Ferry from Cirkewwa, 20 min; reach Cirkewwa by bus 42 | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- Qawra hotel area
- Many 3‑star hotels and apartments; close to beach, promenade and nightlife.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Skużaniskuˈʒani |
| How much is this? | Kemm hu sħiħ?kemː hu ˈʃiːh |
| Where is the bus stop? | Fejn hu l-post ta' l-karozzi?fejn hu l-post taʔ l-kaˈrɔt͡si |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A handshake; 'bonġu' or good morning; avoid: Assuming Malta is 'like Italy' or 'like Britain' — it is its own country
- Churches: Dress modestly and keep quiet; avoid: Flash photos during services
- Festas: Join the crowds and street food; avoid: Standing in front of the band or statue procession
- Politics: Listen; avoid: Taking sides between Labour and Nationalist supporters in public
- Driving: Expect sudden stops and narrow lanes; avoid: Road rage — it escalates fast
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer evenings can be very busy; keep an eye on personal belongings.
- Imported drinks are expensive; local lager Cisk is cheaper.
- Check aquarium opening hours (10:00‑18:00) before visiting.
Qawra is generally safe; watch belongings in busy nightlife areas and stay on well‑lit promenade after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Qawra yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Malta National Aquarium
- Malta Classic Car Museum
- Buġibba Temple
- Northern beaches (Paradise Bay, Golden Bay)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Qawra: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Qawra
- Malta National Aquarium: www.aquarium.com.mt
- Wikivoyage: Qawra, revision 5286247 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5286247
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Qawra
Għandek b'dawn l-indirizz, jekk jogħġbok
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / ambulance / fire112
US consular services are in Valletta; other embassies also in Valletta.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/qawra). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.