There are no organized or official camping or recreational vehicle sites in Malta. There are a number of sandy beaches, especially in the northern part of the island, the best known being Mellieha Bay, Golden Sands and Armier. In the south, the best sandy beach is Birzebbuga. Ramla Bay in Gozo stands out for its beautiful red sand. Rock bathing is possible at most other beach sites.
Bathing is safe anywhere around the islands as there are no tides.
Beach facilities in the high season, between March and October, include bars, restaurants, changing rooms, showers and umbre llas. On some beaches, it is possible to rent speed boats, dinghies, row boats, water skis, surfboards, etc. The main bus terminal is at Valletta where buses operate to all parts of Malta. The costs for a bus ride is generally between 8 and 12 cents. The average bus journey takes about 20 to 30 minutes.