What to Read Based on Your Favorite Maltese Beach
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Time to read 5 min
Find your perfect book match for every sun-soaked shore.
Malta’s beaches each have their own personality, from golden stretches of sand to wild rocky coves and hidden pools. Just like your favorite beach says something about you, it can also point you toward your ideal summer read.
We’ve paired iconic Maltese beaches with books that capture their spirit: golden-hour romances, stories full of mystery beneath the waves, and novels that sparkle with the same energy as a night by the sea. Whether you’re stretched out on a sunbed, diving into crystal waters, or watching the horizon turn gold, there’s a book here that mirrors the vibe of your chosen shore.
Match them to your favorite spot and take them along the next time you head to the beach, or when you can’t make it to the sea, let them bring back the same unforgettable feeling of being there.
Golden Bay
Golden Bay is where Malta truly glows. A wide sweep of golden sand and water that turns to liquid light as the sun sets. If this is your favorite beach, it means you love warmth, radiance and the kind of atmosphere that makes summer feel endless.
Your perfect book match is One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune. Just like Golden Bay Beach, the novel is filled with golden light, unforgettable moments and the magic of a season that lingers in the heart long after it’s gone.
It’s a story that captures the same glow you feel standing on the shore at sunset, when everything seems possible.
Exiles Beach
Exiles Beach is where Malta’s coastal energy comes alive. DJs set the soundtrack, cocktails flow and the atmosphere blends relaxation with a touch of high-end nightlife. If this is your go-to beach, you thrive on music, social buzz and that glamorous edge that makes summer feel like a celebration.
Your perfect book match is Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Just like Exiles Beach, the novel pulses with parties, luxury, and the irresistible allure of being at the center of it all. Beneath the glittering lifestyle, though, lies family drama, hidden truths and the emotional tides that crash just as fiercely as the waves.
It’s the ideal beach read for anyone who loves the lively, high-style vibe of Exiles.
St. Peter's Pool
St. Peter’s Pool is pure adrenaline and presence. A natural rocky pool where people leap into crystal-clear waters and feel the rush of being completely alive. If this is your favorite beach spot, it means you crave moments that take your breath away and remind you of the here and now.
Your perfect book match is The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Just like the exhilaration of jumping into St. Peter’s Pool, the book is all about embracing the present moment, shedding distractions and fully experiencing life as it unfolds.
It’s a read that mirrors the vitality of this stunning Maltese spot, where every dive feels like a reminder that the only time that truly exists is now.
Għar Lapsi
Għar Lapsi isn’t your typical sandy beach, it’s a dramatic rocky cove, where the water plunges deep and the caves hint at secrets lurking beneath. If this is your favorite beach, you’re drawn to mystery, depth, and that thrilling sense that unseen creatures might be waiting just below the surface.
Your perfect book match is To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo. Just like Għar Lapsi, the story is dark, enchanting, and filled with the danger of what lies beneath the waves. Sirens, kingdoms, and shadowy depths create a world that mirrors the eerie beauty of this unique Maltese spot.
It’s the ultimate read for anyone who feels the pull of the sea’s darker side.
Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq
Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq is a place of contrasts, rocky shores, hidden caves and the wild rhythm of waves breaking against the coast. If this is your favorite beach, you probably enjoy places that feel a little mysterious and off the beaten path, where stories and secrets seem to linger in the air.
Your perfect book match is The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki. Just like Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, the novel carries an otherworldly charm, blending the ordinary with the magical. It’s about stepping into a space where mystery brews beneath the surface, the same way this rugged coastline feels alive with hidden tales.
The perfect beach read for dreamers who love a touch of the mystical.
Ramla Bay
Ramla Bay is one of Malta’s most legendary beaches, a wide stretch of red-golden sand steeped in myth. Local legend even ties it to Calypso’s cave, said to overlook the bay, where Odysseus was held in Homer’s Odyssey. If this is your favorite beach, it means you’re drawn to beauty touched with history, myth and stories that echo through time.
Your perfect book match is Odyssey by Stephen Fry. Just like Ramla Bay, it blends timeless myth with vivid storytelling, bringing to life the gods, heroes and tales that shaped Western imagination.
It’s the ideal companion for a day on this legendary shore where the sea itself feels like it carries echoes of Odysseus’s journey.
Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is breathtaking in its wild beauty, crystal waters that seem almost unreal, rugged rocks framing the scene, and the raw energy of Comino that makes it feel like nature at its most untamed. If this is your favorite beach, you’re drawn to places that are striking, powerful and unforgettable.
Your perfect book match is The Island by Victoria Hislop. Just like the Blue Lagoon, the novel is vivid, dramatic and filled with intensity beneath its surface beauty. It sweeps you into a story set on the island of Crete, where love, loss and resilience unfold against a stunning Mediterranean backdrop.
This is the perfect summer read for anyone drawn to the wild beauty of the sea and stone, where every page carries the same unforgettable pull as turquoise waters against rugged coast.
Għadira
Għadira Bay is Malta’s ultimate holiday beach, long stretches of soft sand, rows of sunbeds and the relaxed buzz of a popular tourist escape. If this is your favorite beach, you love the easy rhythm of vacations: chilling under the sun, people-watching and letting time slow down while you soak up the holiday mood.
Your perfect book match is People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. Just like Għadira, the story is filled with sunshine, laughter and that irresistible holiday spirit. It captures the joy of friendships, getaways and those unforgettable moments that only happen when you step away from everyday life.
The perfect summer read for anyone who loves stretching out on a sunbed with the sea in front of them, a drink in hand and a story that feels like the best kind of holiday.
