Here’s How And Where You Can Have BBQs This Summer
Barbecues are one of those things no decent Maltese person can live without. We barbecue on our roofs, we barbecue on bays and if we could we would most probably barbecue in the middle of our streets.
Organising a good bbq outside has become a bit of a hassle as of late since not many place permit organising barbecues anymore, so we’ve done the research for you. You’re welcome.
How to do it
Don’t piss off Mother Nature of course. It is preferable for you to use a gas bbq, however we do understand that the DewFresh sausages taste was better when cooked with charcoal. So please, do us all a giant favour and be careful with the stupid charcoal.
Do not throw it in the sea, do not throw it in the sand and do not throw water at it when it’s still piping hot.
Surprisingly enough, if you use natural wood charcoal, you can totally reuse it as a natural pesticide for your garden, a natural odour repellant and even to keep your flowers in vases alive for longer.
Also please, we know it might sound like a bit of a pain, but take your own reusable cutlery and kitchenware, you can find some really cool picnic baskets which can be used for your bbqs too to avoid using disposable cups and plates.
Take an ash tray with you if you’re a smoker. Stop throwing damn cigarette butts on the beach people.
Where to do it
1. Golden Bay
This popular go-to place for all bbq lovers requires of you to apply for a permit with the Mellieħa Local Council. Permits for up to 15 people will cost you only around €5. However keep in mind that charcoal is totally banned from this bay, but you can use a gas-fired barbecue anytime after 6.30pm.
2. Għadira Bay
The same rules pretty much apply. You can email the guys at the Mellieħa Local Council or fill in their online activity form.
You need to plan for these permits a couple of weeks prior. Also, it can only be done in the rocky areas.
3. Mellieħa Bays
You will also need to apply for a permit if you want to bbq at any of the other Mellieħa areas. Mistra Bay, Little Armier, It-Torri L-Abjad and Armier are among these zones. You could also opt to hang out at the Mellieħa campsite, Zones A, B and C are all suitable for bbqs, as long as you get the permit and clean up after yourself.
4. Birżebbuġa
Parts of the Birżebbuġa beach are totally ok for you to enjoy your sausages at. However, again, you need to check with the local council about it, since there are zones where you can be fined for starting fires.
5. Ġnejna Bay
Again, a permit from the Mġarr Local Council is needed prior to organising your bbq at this lovely bay. Keep in mind that any kind of music needs to be kept at a low volume after 11pm.
The good news here is that three days is the minimum amount of time you need to plan ahead for your bbq at Mġarr. Yay!
6. Buġibba/Qawra/St. Paul’s Bay
If you’re planning on having a bbq in the Buġibba/St. Paul’s or Qawra area, you only need a permit from the Local Council if you’ll be more than 15 people.
The only restriction for these areas is that you need to be at least 50 metres away from any residences.
7. Marsaskala
Marsaskala is also pretty chill when it comes to bbqs, as long as you stay off the sand. The rocky beach and the cemented bits are totally ok when it comes to devouring your sausages, but the Salini are totally a no-go zone.
If you will be more than ten people for your bbq, you need to get a permit from the Local Council.
Do you know anyone who is desperate for a bbq? Tag them in the comments below
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