Golden Bay Malta
A Beach Known for it's Golden Red Sand
Golden Bay is on the north-west coast of the island, near Għajn Tuffieħa.
This beach offers tourists and locals one of the best sandy beaches on the island. It has red sand on the beach and naturally sand dunes surround it. The surrounding rocky coast is the most attractive feature of the area in addition to the five-star Radisson Golden Sands hotel, which is one of the most popular attractions in the area.
At the bottom of the page you will find a 360-degree photo of Golden Bay.
Photos are credited to the 'Malta - Through the Ages Group', 'Maltese Old Photos' and 'Nostalgia Malta'.
Golden Bay Early 1900's
Almost unrecognizably, Golden Bay is dominated by the Ghajn Tuffieha barracks located above the beach.
Golden Bay in the 60's
On the left you can see the abandoned Riviera Martinique Hotel and on the right the watch tower built by the knights.
Golden Bay during late 1960's
The Cote D'Or hotel was constructed in the lower part of the bay between late 50's beginning 60's.
Early 70's
Over time, the bay became well known to the Maltese who stayed there with their camps. Later, the hotel was extended by two floors, and then a full extension of the building was added.
Mid-70's
​The old Golden Sands Hotel was built in the 1960s. It has now been completely rebuilt as the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa.
A 360-degree photo of Golden Bay as it is seen today.