Saint Paul’s Bay Travel Guide - Attractions

Nearby places of interest include St Paul’s Tower and a handful of other historical sites, some of which date back to when Malta was ruled by the Romans; however, many tourists choose the sea over exploration of the area.

St Paul’s Tower: now close to 400 years old, this tower used to represent the main form of defence against attack from the sea, although its old portcullis and draw-bridge were removed in the 1960s. The tower is now home to a restaurant but still retains much of its original charm.

Roman Road: near to St Paul’s Bay is a well-preserved Roman road that that still features the original limestone curbs from 2,000 years ago.

Menhir: along the Roman road is a vertical stone, or megalith, that dates back to the prehistoric era of the island’s Mnajdra and Ggantija temple builders. Many other temples and burial grounds are scattered in the area but this is the most prominent relic left today.