After visiting St Peter’s Pool, I can confirm this is one of my favorite swimming and cliff-jumping locations in Malta!
St Peter’s Pool is a beautiful natural swimming pool formed by eroded limestone. It’s famous in Malta due to the crystal clear water. On a clear, sunny day, the sun reflects off the white bottom to form a beautiful blue glow in the pool.
Most people make it here to cool off and swim in the pool. Additionally, it’s quite deep, making it a great place for cliff jumping too.
I must add it’s also one of the best free things to do in Malta so if you’re ready to explore this top-tier swimming location here’s what you need to know to make the most of your visit!
Where is St Peter's Pool?
St. Peter's Pool is located close to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, near the tip of Delimara Point on the southeast coast of Malta.
While this is quite a remote location for travelers staying in tourist areas like Valletta, Sliema, or Mellieha, it makes sense to visit this iconic natural limestone pool on a day trip to the nearby villages of Marsaxlokk, Marsaskala, or Birżebbuġa.
Below I've pinned the exact location of St Peter's Pool to help you find it.
How to get to St Peter's Pool
There are three ways to reach St Peter's Pool in Malta. We decided to drive as we had a rental car during our time in Malta.
The first option is to drive to a small parking spot near the rock pool along Delimara Point. This parking spot is pinned as "Parking for St Peter's Pool". The road leading to this point is quite narrow and winding. Also, once you get down to the carpark, the road is a little rough.
The second option is to take a jet ski tour (from nearby St Thomas Bay) or one of the boat trips to St Peter's Pool. You'll find signs offering these trips in Marsaxlokk or you could book the jet ski adventure online in advance.
The third option is via public transport, stopping at the bus stop called Abdosir and walking to the pool. Below are the available routes:
- From Valletta or Floriana: route 81
- Airport: route 119
Car Rentals in Malta
The best way to experience both Malta and Gozo islands is to rent your own car! I recommend booking well in advance using price comparison sites like DiscoverCars if traveling in the busy summer season.
Arriving at The Pools
Once you arrive at the car park off the main road, you'll need to walk down a short set of stone stairs carved into the cliff.
From here, you'll see plenty of space along the flat rocks around the pool to lay down a towel and relax.
Tip: If you want to have this awesome area to yourself set an early alarm and watch the sunrise from the rocks.
My Experience at St Peter's Natural Swimming Pool
As soon as we approached the shores, we saw just how crystal clear and blue the water was here! No, it's not as clear as the famous Blue Lagoon, but it's close!
The water is very inviting for swimming, with a bright azure glow offering excellent swimming and snorkeling opportunities. There's a ladder leading into the water, which means getting in and out is a breeze. Further out in the cove, you'll also find a rope marking the safe swimming area.
Furthermore, the flat rocks around the pool serve as the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean summer sun.
Swimming In The Pool
When we visited, the weather during the dry summer months of May to August gets quite hot! The water temperature in the pool usually exceeds 20-22 degrees Celsius during this time, which makes for a comfortable swim.
Tip: Just remember that the pool is quite deep. Therefore, you'll need to watch small children.
Cliff Jumping into St Peters Pool
St. Peter's Pool jump height: around 4 meters
The depth in St Peter's Pool is easily deep enough to jump from the high rocks at the rounded limestone edge. The highest jump is around 4 meters, which isn't massive, but a fun jump nonetheless.
We did the jump from the middle, which, as you can see from the photo below, is the deepest part of the pool.
Tip: In 2024, there were some serious injuries from jumping into the pool. If you're planning to jump be sure to do a depth check first!
Unique Limestone Rock Formations Behind the Pool
Around the cliff face to the south, (left if looking out to the sea) travelers will find another worthwhile natural attraction. This area is a wide, flat section with some interesting rock formations and weathered limestone boulders.
This is a great photography location, especially during sunrise!
Review: Is St Peter's Pool Worth Visiting?
During our time in Malta working with the Maltese Tourism Board, we visited and photographed over 70+ of the islands' attractions. So, how does Peter's Pool stack up?
Well, despite Malta's wealth of scenic spots, this natural pool stands out for its clear, inviting waters and for being one of the safer cliff jumping spots in Malta. Furthermore, in my opinion, its remote location contributes to a less crowded experience, which resulted in a more relaxed and enjoyable visit for us than say, the Blue Lagoon or Golden Bay Beach.
And, that's a wrap for this quick guide to visiting St. Peters Pool in Malta. If you're looking for similar places around the island, I highly suggest the Blue Grotto. Otherwise, you'll find some more Malta travel guides below.
- 16 Things to do on Comino - my detailed guide to the island of Comino
- 40 Amazing Things to do on Gozo - I explored every corner of Malta's sister island of Gozo to form this comprehensive travel guide
- Best Beaches in Malta - a thorough beach guide covering the most popular spots and plenty of hidden gems
- Top Sunset Spoints in Malta - wind down your day at one of these epic sunset locations in Malta
- Accommodation resources: Looking for places to stay? Read my guide to finding where to stay in Malta. Or, for a unique stay, check out this list of great Boutique Hotels in Gozo and more Boutique Hotels in Valletta.
