Café del Mar Malta
Where the sun meets the sea
Café del Mar Malta is one of the island's best-known beach clubs: an infinity pool at the water's edge in Qawra, St Paul's Bay, with views of St Paul's Islands, Comino and Gozo. Sunbeds and Mediterranean food by day, sunset sessions and some of Malta's biggest pool parties and festivals by night, from the original Thursday Pool Party to CDM Sundays.
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What is Café del Mar Malta?
Pool by day, party by night
Café del Mar Malta is the Maltese home of the brand born in Ibiza on 20 June 1980, the one that put music to the sunset and gave the world the chill-out compilations. The Malta venue sits at the water's edge in Qawra, St Paul's Bay, as part of the Malta National Aquarium complex, with uninterrupted views of the sea from the seating area and the pool deck.
By day it is a beach club: an infinity pool over the Mediterranean, sunbeds, sofas, and a restaurant with Mediterranean dishes, sushi and sharing plates. At sunset the music takes over, and on the big nights the pool deck becomes one of the island's largest open-air party venues, with the original Thursday Pool Party, CDM Sundays, the White Edition and festival dates.
The Malta Party Vibes event pages link to the official box office of each night: in 2026 the venue welcomed Claptone, Bob Sinclar, Deborah de Luca, CamelPhat, ARTBAT and Isle of MTV specials, and in early October it hosted the Defected Malta pre-party. Sunbeds, sofas and restaurant tables are reserved directly with the venue.
Pool by day, party by night
An infinity pool on the Mediterranean, sunbeds and umbrellas under the sun, and the deck that turns into one of Malta's best-known pool parties after sunset.
What you find at Café del Mar Malta
One lido at the water's edge with everything from a day on a sunbed to a festival night.
The nights of 2026
The Thursday Pool Party is the original weekly pool party of the island, promoted as the biggest on the island, and the pool deck hosts the summer's headline DJ nights and festival editions.
The Café del Mar experience
One of the best sunsets in Malta
The venue faces west over the sea: the sunset is the show, and the parties are timed so you arrive for the golden hour and stay for the night.
Some of Malta's biggest pool parties
The party nights are built around the infinity pool: the sunbeds and umbrellas of the day make way for the dance floor on the deck, the sunset over the sea sets the pace and the pool stays open, lit up, well after dark.
From sunbed to dance floor
Book a sunbed for the day, eat by the pool, watch the sunset and stay for the party: one venue for the whole day.
Tickets, Sofas & VIP Reservations
Malta Party Vibes can help arrange sofas and VIP tables for selected Café del Mar Malta nights. Tell us the party, the date and the size of your group and the team confirms the table and its price; entry tickets are bought separately.
Café del Mar Malta Guide
Dress Code
By day, beach club: swimwear and cover-ups. On party nights, smart summer wear; the White Edition means all white. Each event page states any specific dress code.
Music & Nights
Chill-out and sunset sessions by the pool, commercial and house on the Thursday Pool Party, headline DJ nights with international artists, CDM Sundays and festival editions such as Defected Malta.
Opening Hours
The venue is open every day in season (April–October), from 10:00 to 00:00. Party nights such as the Thursday Pool Party usually run from 20:00 to 01:00, with last entry recommended at 22:00: arrive early for the sunset and to avoid queues. Always check the event page for the exact times.
Getting There & Age
Café del Mar is in Qawra, St Paul's Bay, in the north of Malta, next to the Malta National Aquarium: a taxi ride from St Julian's and Sliema, and Bolt and eCabs run all night. Party nights are 17+ with ID; each event page states its own age policy.
Tickets
When they go on sale, the upcoming nights appear on this page with the official ticket link; until then, join the 2027 list. Sunbeds and sofas are booked with the venue.
Where is Café del Mar Malta?
Café del Mar Malta is at Triq it-Trunciera, Qawra, St Paul's Bay, on the seafront of the north of the island, next to the Malta National Aquarium and facing St Paul's Islands. It is not in Paceville: plan a taxi or a bus ride from St Julian's or Sliema.
Party nights end around 01:00, so book your return taxi in advance or use Bolt or eCabs; the buses to St Julian's and Sliema run less often late at night.
Café del Mar Malta
Triq it-Trunciera, Qawra, San Pawl il-Baħar SPB1500
Malta