Birżebbuġa

Birżebbuġa (Maltese pronunciation:; sometimes shortened to B'Buġa) is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta, close to Marsaxlokk. It is approximately 13 kilometres (8 miles) from the capital Valletta. The population of Birżebbuġa was 12,467 in July 2024. This included 7,170 males and 5,297 females; 8,468 Maltese nationals and 3,999 foreign nationals.

The town is popular among Maltese holidaymakers, and is known for its sandy beach, Pretty Bay. The town is also notable for its important archaeological sites, especially Għar Dalam, Ta' Kaċċatura and Borġ in-Nadur.