Where Malta Slows Down

Ramla Bay Resort sits at the northern edge of Malta, on the Marfa peninsula, a stretch of land where the island opens up and quiet becomes normal again.

Surrounded by sea on three sides and countryside on the fourth, the resort is set on 28,000 square metres of waterfront. There is no through traffic here. No urban sprawl. Just open sky, long horizons, and uninterrupted views across the channel to Comino and Gozo.

It feels removed without being remote. You are away from the noise, but never disconnected.

This is not a location you pass through.

It is one you settle into.

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Getting Here, Easily

By car
Approximately 45 minutes from Malta International Airport and 40 minutes from Valletta. Complimentary parking is available around the resort.
By public transport
Direct bus routes connect Marfa with Valletta, Sliema, and Mellieħa. Services including 101, 221, 41, 42, and 222 stop at Ahrax, near Riviera Hotel. From there, it is a short walk along the shoreline to the resort. Click on image to enlarge

By sea
The nearby Ċirkewwa ferry terminal connects you easily to Gozo and Comino. During summer, boat access and water-based arrivals are also available from the resort.
By taxi or private transfer
Our transport partner Drifter www.drifter.com.mt offers airport transfers, taxis, minibuses, and private drivers at preferred guest rates.

 

 

 

 

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A Landscape You Can Walk Into

Marfa is one of the few areas in Malta where the land still feels uninterrupted.

Step outside and the environment does the work for you.

Countryside paths unfold naturally around the resort. Coastal trails follow the edge of the sea. Jogging routes come with long views and very little distraction. The absence of traffic changes how the body moves and how the mind settles.

This is a place that encourages walking, not planning.

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What Is Nearby

Even with the calm of Marfa, much of Malta remains close.

Mellieħa
Ten minutes away. A hilltop village with local restaurants, historic streets, and Malta’s largest sandy beach.

Mġarr
Fifteen minutes away. Known for open countryside and farm-led Maltese cooking.

Gozo
A short ferry crossing. Quieter, greener, and slower, with deep history and dramatic landscapes.

Comino and the Blue Lagoon
Just minutes by boat. Clear water, limestone coves, and wide open light.

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Sea, Depth, and Discovery

Malta’s northern waters are among the most respected diving areas in Europe, and Marfa sits at the centre of it.

From the resort, divers have direct access to sites such as Ċirkewwa, known for its wrecks and marine life, as well as iconic formations like the Blue Hole and the Inland Sea. Snorkelling, kayaking, and boat excursions are part of daily life here, not special events.

The sea is not a backdrop.

It is active, present, and close.

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A Place to Stay Still, or Move Freely

Ramla Bay’s location gives you choice without pressure.

You can wake early and walk as the light comes in.
You can spend hours in the water.
You can leave the resort and explore villages, or not leave at all.

Nothing here asks for urgency.

That balance is the reason many guests arrive with plans and leave having changed them.

Ramla Bay is not positioned to impress.
It is positioned to feel right.

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