Il-Ħofra l-Kbira

Il-Ħofra l-Kbira is the larger of two bays collectively known as Il-Ħofriet, tucked into Malta's dramatic southern coastline. You'll drop anchor off sheer white limestone cliffs that plunge into some seriously clear turquoise water — the kind of colour that makes you double-check it's real. The whole area sits near Marsaxlokk Bay, so it's worth timing a visit alongside the nearby hidden coves that dot this stretch of coast.