Watersports
Adventure and Activity
Being an archipelago surrounded by the vast expanse of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is naturally one of the premier water sports destinations in Europe. Year-round sun, mild winters, and crystal-clear waters all create an inviting environment for aqua enthusiasts.
Watersports
With so much beautiful coastline to explore, not to mention a number of tiny islands to visit, Malta makes a great destination for kayakers and paddleboarders looking to get out on the water. Some of the hidden coves and beaches can only be reached by boat, which makes paddling an amazing way to see some of the more secluded sections of the archipelago.
Rising in popularity is stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). A great combination of exercise and leisure while taking in the surroundings, whether it be the natural bays of Gozo or the sights of the Grand Harbour, there will be something for everyone.
Thanks to our strategic location at the epicenter of the Mediterranean, Malta has always had a long and rich sailing history. Today, that continues in the form of chartered options for travelers, giving the ability to spend a day or a week exploring the islands that make up the country, many of which are uninhabited and seldom visited.
Malta Sailing Experiences can help you get out on the sea to enjoy the tranquil waters found just off the coast, offering both day and nighttime excursions. For those looking for a deeper experience, however, Fairwind Sailing is a good option. The instructors there can give visitors some introductory lessons for handling their ship, allowing budding sailors a chance to learn the ropes and hone their skills.
Like Italy’s Sicily before it, Malta gets some good exposure to the western swell channels of the Mediterranean. There’s no question that they aren’t as good as the Atlantic, but there’s still something to be said for the midwinter winds that can roll in here. They can push up half-decent sets of chest-to-head high waves which hit this rocky island to create all sorts of shapes.
The main center of surfing in Malta is at Għajn Tuffieħa on Malta Island. That’s the home of the only surf school in the country and a place that gets some surprisingly good consistency in the off-season. Adventurous types shouldn’t be shy about heading away from the mainstay locations. Even the locals aren’t shy to admit that Malta is still very undiscovered surf territory, with points, coves, and shorebreaks that definitely work but have yet to be ridden.