Għajn Tuffieħa () is a bay and sandy, red beach which is located in

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. The bay is south of Golden Bay. It is less busy than Golden Bay and often visited by Maltese natives as well as tourists. To reach this beach, one needs to descend a hill on a staircase of 200 steps. On top of the cliffs west of Għajn Tuffieħa bay is the Għajn Tuffieħa Tower, one of the seven towers built by Grand Master

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, of the

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. In Għajn Tuffieħa is a café, Singita Miracle Beach, located at the foot of the access staircase. In June 2024 there was some controversy over the café placing large towels on parts of the beach. StairsToRiviera

File:Ghajn Tuffieha Tower (1).jpg, The Għajn Tuffieħa Tower. File:Playa de Riviera, isla de Malta, Malta, 2021-08-23, DD 69-88 HDR PAN.jpg, Panoramic view. File:Għajn Tuffieħa Tower and Bay.JPG, The bay with the tower on the

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. File:RivieraSunset.jpg, Beach after sunset

References

External links

Pictures of Għajn Tuffieħa Bay on ''Maltavista.net''

Tips for visiting Għajn Tuffieħa Bay on ''MaltaUncovered.com''

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