As winter draws near in the Maltese islands, the weather starts to feel colder and the days start to get shorter. Most people associate the cold weather with a Picnic in public gardens or a nice walk by the mesmerising landscape of Malta. However, the Maltese islands also offer various different spots and locations where you can enjoy some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world.

Between the months of October till April most photographers will dedicate more time to photograph sunsets rather than summer because winter skies are more colourful and dramatic.

Discover some of the best sunsets in Malta below.

10 of my favourite locations to photograph sunsets in Malta & Gozo

Il Qarraba at sunset. A multirow Panorama photographed in winter. Available for Camvas print

One you pass the Ghajn Tuffieha beach, you will reach the Ras il-Qarraba promontory. Notice the unusual shapes formed by clay slipping slowly over the yellow limestone. I’ve said it many time, but this proofs again that nature is the beast creator. The views from this point are absolutely stunning.

Landscape photography prints of Malta and Gozo by Derren Vella.
Canvas Prints
Fine Art prints

Ghar Lapsi beach is a unique and hidden little bay with a view over Filfla, situated around 1 km away from the popular Blue Grotto. Ghar Lapsi and its rocky shoreline form a natural swimming pool with crystal clear and fantastic azure blue/green waters perfect for snorkelling.

Ghar Lapsi Cave leads out into the deep open sea and is an excellent dive with fantastic visibility that allows for great

Sannap Cliffs are one of the hidden secret spots on Gozo. Situated on the southern coastal side of island, which is its one of the highest points. The cliffs offer a magnificent view, especially at sunset all the way to Xlendi bay.

Golden Bay is one of the most popular sites to admire sunsets in Malta. Enjoy a day at the beach then watch the sun set over the clear blue water. If the weather is still too cold for swimming, take a walk in the nearby countryside before finding a nice spot to enjoy the natural beauty of the sun slowly setting.

Chadwick lakes (or Wied il-Qlejgha) are artificial fresh water lakes between Rabat and Mtarfa on the Western part of Malta. A dam was built by Mr. Osbert Chadwick in the late 1890s allowing fresh water to gather after winter rain. Apart from serving farmers in the area who irrigate their fields with it, collected rainwater serves as a perfect location to capture some of the best sunset images in w

This hidden beach lies on the western side of Malta and it’s perfect for long walks and hikes on the island. Fomm ir-rih is the best of both worlds as it has sheer cliffs and also a beautiful pebbly beach. The beach is tricky to get to but worth every step.