Rather than being a tourist location, Mistra Bay is more of a locals' spot and definitely worth a visit. Access is via a detour route from the main road leading from Xemxija to Mellieha in the north of the island.
The bay has a long history of occupation and features a number of caves, which in the time of the Romans and Phoenicians were used as burial sites. Others were used for refuge, shelter and to monitor the bay. At the outer part of the bay fish farming pens can be seen, part of a growing lucrative industry on the island.
The beach here is pebble, and is the perfect place to spend a whole day. The intriguing little nooks, villages nestled within the cliffs and interesting rock formations provide plenty of Maltese charm for the visitor. Each of the nearby restaurants offers a variety of delicious seafood, fresh from the pollution-free bay.
The setting of this bay is truly remarkable, from the exquisite clear waters to the clear blue skies and green vegetation at the edge of one of the lushest valleys on the island. A natural depression at the side of the bay is home to various different plant species. The beach itself is not large and attracts a lot of Maltese families who set up impromptu tents on the shore.
Whilst Mistra Bay does not have an abundance of facilities, there is a fine dining and a casual restaurant located just across the road from the bay, within the only development in the area.
