Armier and Little Armier, two beaches in the North of Malta

Because Armier and Little Armier are located in a more remote area, there are few hotels or tourist establishments around, although you will find a few bars, lidos and small restaurants here. Having said that, don’t expect to have ample choice when you’re picky with food. You’ll also find a few options for recreation in the form of banana rides, jet ski hire and the like.

Unless you’re renting a car, Armier isn’t very easy to reach. Several buses serve the area, although none will take you directly to Armier. That means you’ll have to walk for 15-20 minutes in the scorching sun, which some might not mind considering a refreshing swim will be the reward. If you do choose to take a bus ride up, expect a fairly long trip, especially if you’re staying in St. Julian’s, Sliema, Valletta or even more faraway places.

At Armier Bay you can expect to see part of the beach to be reserved for sunbed and umbrella rental operators, which is handy for those who actually want it but less ideal for those who prefer bringing their own umbrellas and a couple of beach towels. Usually at Little Armier you won’t find these guys around much. Armier and Little Armier (the smaller of the two, as you might suspect) are the two neighbouring sandy beaches of Armier Bay, located in the Northern-most part of Malta (the tail of the fish if you will), in a quiet and remote area.

With views of the neighbouring islands of Comino and Gozo, these beaches are relatively popular but less so than Ghadira Bay, Ghajn Tuffieha and Golden Bay, making them a little less crowded on Sundays. As in most bathing areas around the Maltese islands, the water is clean and crystal clear here and is considered to be family-friendly. In fact, it’s not uncommon for Maltese families to put up a tent for the day and let the kids enjoy their summer holidays at the beach.