Title: Balluta Bay in Il-Balluta | Expedia.co.uk [Balluta Bay Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Balluta-Bay-Hotels.0-l6224400-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Balluta Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Balluta-Bay.d6224400.Car-Hire-Guide)[Il-Balluta Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Il-Balluta.d553248635976400784.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Balluta Bay ![Balluta Bay featuring heritage architecture, a bay or harbour and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224400/41397d53-df3d-44b1-bd1a-49e4ec892f85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Balluta Bay which includes heritage architecture as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224400/4988711d-b8cf-4dd2-9539-0683130513d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Balluta Bay which includes heritage architecture and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224400/bb4a03b3-f98e-4ee6-a926-2f8d5f1616f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Balluta Bay which includes street scenes as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224400/d26276c3-5548-4aa1-8934-d7dbe73bcc2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Balluta Bay featuring heritage architecture, a bay or harbour and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224400/4c8f00b4-7c3d-4d7a-b536-c77c5b4f9ffe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Balluta Bay Activities --- --- #### The stony streets of Balluta Bay seem to be right on top of the turquoise shallows in this charming enclave of bustling St. Julian’s. Stroll the promenade of Balluta Bay until the sun goes down and listen to happy conversations carried on the warm air. Arrive just before sunrise to see the northeastern-facing bay light up with rosy colours. This village sits on a clear emerald bay within the fashionable resort district of St Julian’s. The seaside at Balluta Bay isn’t sandy, except for a few silvery square feet appearing at low tide. Climb down steps from street level into the warm water or sunbathe, Maltese-style, on the pavement or nearby rocks. Scuba dive in these calm waters. A promenade runs along the coast between the neighboring enclaves of Sliema and St. Julian’s, as well as through Balluta village. Facing the water is the neo-Gothic church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, whose architecture is unique in Malta. Its dramatic façade dominates the streetscape here. Watch Sunday processions and listen to bells ringing. Further along the road are the sumptuous Balluta Buildings, a row of handsome apartment buildings created in the art nouveau style. The Balluta Square is a triangle framed by lovely places to eat and drink in the shade of oak trees, as “Ballut” is the Maltese name for oak. Famous Maltese personality Antonio Cassar Torreggiani built a lavish villa here, which has become The Villa, a restaurant on the grounds of the luxury hotel Le Méridian. Balluta Bay is a regional dining hub. Enjoy local seafood at one of the quality restaurants here. Try old-style cafés too, such as Balluta Kiosk, for something less flashy. The shape of Balluta Bay makes it a bit secluded from the buzz of the rest of St. Julian’s. Although it’s part of a resort district, many locals have been living here for decades so it has retained some Old Malta authenticity. While nearby Paceville is more energetic, here in Balluta Bay you can sit and enjoy the view and watch people go about their day in the Maltese sun. ## Plan a trip to see Balluta Bay Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![All Nations Gozo - Duplex](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105710000/105705500/105705473/798f5c29_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### All Nations Gozo - Duplex Save 100% on your flight £136 per person 20 Apr - 25 Apr found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LON) to Luqa (MLA) 8.4/10 Very Good! (7 reviews) Clean and quiet. Nice pool and owners responded to messages quickly. Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025 ![Palazzo Violetta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14900000/14895900/14895877/742c0f29_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Palazzo Violetta Save 100% on your flight £344 per person 16 May - 19 May found 22 hours ago Return flight included Birmingham (BHX) to Luqa (MLA) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (508 reviews) Staff was very good, rooms were clean, pool was ok. Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 ![InterContinental Malta by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/481600/481565/8f521e3c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### InterContinental Malta by IHG Paceville Save 100% on your flight £838 per person 22 Apr - 27 Apr found 1 day ago Return flight included Birmingham (BHX) to Luqa (MLA) 8.6/10 Excellent! (411 reviews) The staff were friendly but not attentive they gave us a room that was already occupied then the first room was really unsuitable as it was dirty and smelly eventually the room we stayed in was much better but not amazing as it was right at the end of the longest corridor and where the store rooms were so we kept hearing very loud door slams throughout the early morning and during the night too. The breakfast was okay but very crowded we had to wait in a queue sometimes for over 20 minutes. Location was okay but not the best as the taxi’s sometimes got confused where to pick up or drop us. So we will be avoiding Intercontinental hotels in the future. 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