Being more to the northwest than Valletta and Sliema one has quicker access to northern beaches such as Mellieħa, and the islands Comino and Gozo. Visiting the Red Fort is an option as are the considerably quieter beaches on the north-west coast; Paradise beach near Äirkewwa, Ghajn Tuffieha and next to it Golden Bay near the calm village of MÄ¡arr not to be confused with its namesake on Gozo.
