Water Sports in Malta
No visit to Malta is complete without experiencing and participating in some of the many different water sports activities organised here. In the same way as the clear blue Mediterranean Sea has always coloured the history of the Maltese Islands, participating in the diverse water sports in Malta that are available, will enrich any visit to these wonderful islands.
The sea around Malta, Gozo and Comino: the 3 inhabited islands of the Maltese archipelago, is one of the clearest and warmest in the Mediterranean. The many beaches here are largely untouched by development and offer several different water sports such as windsurfing, sea-kayaking, stand-up paddling and jet-ski hire. An offshoot of surfing, stand up pedal surfing in Malta is a thrilling experience for individuals, friends and families that share a combined love of the sea, adventure and water sports. Stand-up paddle surfing on waves is a slightly more challenging session for more adventurous windsurfers. A number of stand-up paddle surfing tours are available in different locations throughout Malta, such as a Coral Cave tour from Mellieha, a Ġnejna Bay tour, a tour of St. Paul’s Islands and another of Valletta Marsamxett Harbour.
Flyboarding is at the cutting edge of extreme water sports in Malta: water propulsion from a jet ski routes water to a pair of jet boots on a board. This water sport provides the rider with the incomparable thrill of an open-air adventure and a real-life flying experience. It is an adrenaline -pumping water sport and is not for the faint-hearted!
The Maltese Islands are also a paradise for diving since the sea is warm throughout most of the year and offers excellent visibility. Diving is one very popular choice of water sports in Malta and there are, in fact, several different diving schools in Malta and Gozo, which organise dives to reefs, underwater caves and also sunken boats. This water sport is also a great opportunity for those who love to observe the underwater world and the many different fish and marine creatures living here.
Malta and Gozo are superb for those who love sailing and yachting. Sailing yachts and cabin cruisers of various capacities are available on a skippered basis for the desired duration. One can choose to go on a day-trip to Comino and the Blue Lagoon or can opt to venture further afield.
Whatever one’s previous experience, physical ability and budget, water sports in Malta will surely offer an unforgettable experience from all the activities available.