The fresh, stylish architecture, design and décor combined with professional leadership
and teamwork reflect the highest standards of hospitality and service. The
Barceló Riviera
Resort & Spa
is situated in one of the most picturesque areas in the north of Malta,
just across the channel from the sister islands of Gozo and Comino. The Resort enjoys a quiet,
relaxing location, immersed in pristine countryside and boasting of an unspoilt shoreline and
sea.
Mellieha Bay, the island's largest sandy beach is just a couple of minutes away by car
or bus. A regular public bus service connects the resort to all major towns of the island
including the historic capital Valletta, the nightspots of St. Julian's and the shopping
mecca of Sliema.
All areas and facilities are accessible by persons with special needs and the lack of
traffic makes it particularly suitable for those seeking fresh sea and country air as well as a
safe and clean environment.
The
Barceló Riviera Resort & Spa
enjoys a tranquil location, right on the seafront
and surrounded by countryside for kilometres in every direction. Footpaths and country lanes
take the wanderer or cyclist along the waterfront or along the cliff tops, past acacia, carob
and fig trees, rubble walls, small cultivated fields, medieval watch towers, chapels, religious
statues, farmers' stone huts and wind-driven agricultural water pumps.
The road to the Gozo Ferry Terminal is level and follows the coastline for two kilometres,
providing spectacular views of the South Comino Channel and the islands of Gozo and Comino. The
island of Comino is a protected nature reserve, famous for its Blue Lagoon, a sought after
swimming spot during the summer months. It lies directly in front of the Resort and small,
colourful ferry boats sail to and from this island from the pier located opposite the
Resort's Lobby.
Malta's largest sandy beach, Mellieha Bay, is two kilometres away. The town of Mellieha
itself, with its shops and restaurants is four kilometres away.
A scheduled bus service links the Barceló Riviera Resort & Spa to all other
beaches, towns and villages on the island and operates all year round. The Gozo and Comino
Ferries also operate all year, subject to weather conditions.
It is easy to rent motor boats, sailing boats, cars, jeeps, motor cycles, motor scooters and
bicycles or to go horse riding. Information and booking services are offered at the
Resort's Reception Desk.
The Mirasol Restaurant invites your to dine in a relaxed atmosphere and in the most
elegant surroundings. The Resort's Main Restaurant offers Buffet Breakfast, Lunches and
Dinners as well as an a la Carte menu and wine list. It is located on the ground floor and is
easily accessible by persons of all ages.
The Bistro Sol e Mar features a full coffee shop style counter and its own satellite
kitchen. It will offer popular cuisine including pizza and pasta, salads and main courses with
a Mediterranean flavour and emphasis on fresh ingredients. It is located on the ground floor
for easy accessibility.
The Charley Noble Pub is located on the ground floor and decorated in a maritime
style, for pre-or after-dinner drinks, will serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and
provide live music as part of the entertainment programme.
The Lobby Lounge is a popular meeting point offering hot and cold beverages and
pastries in the Lobby area with magnificent views of the Islands of Comino and Gozo.
The Lookout Bar is situated on the Pool Deck enjoying magnificent sea views from its
elevated position. Serving a wide range of meals and beverages including summer barbecues with
live entertainment.
La Bodega Wine Bar is located below the Bistro Sol e Mar, provides an
intimate, secluded atmosphere, will serve selected local and imported wines, delicacies and
themed specialties in an intimate ambience. Its location away from Guest Rooms and public areas
makes it ideal for group entertainment, live music and dancing.
Packed Meals: Interesting hot or cold meals are available on request for guests who
wish to eat on board their boat or take a cold Lunch or Picnic with them on their wanderings or
excursions. One can also simply order a Packed Lunch, a Picnic or a Snack to share with friends
at the water's edge or on a grassy spot in the countryside.
Should you prefer to be served in the quiet privacy of your room, you will be attended with
a Room Service Menu especially prepared to suit your needs.
THE SPA:
The Barceló Riviera Resort & Spa has one of the best-equipped Thalassotherapy
Spas in the Mediterranean, the Elysium Spa. which offers guests the opportunity to renew
body, mind and spirit to reach a state of physical and mental well being.
The Spa facilities include a number of heated Pools, the largest of which is 14 metres by 6
metres and Jacuzzis for both relaxation and therapy purposes.
The Sabbia-Med Room enables guests to relax on a warm sandy floor, listening to gentle music
with the luxury of computer-controlled lighting reflected from a myriad of tiny stars on the
ceiling.
The Rasul Room is a humidity-controlled room in which guests apply different muds for skin
cleansing and regeneration treatments.
Individual treatments as well as tailored packages are offered. All fitness, wellness
programmes and treatments are administered by trained personnel using first class products and
state-of-the-art equipment.
The Gymnasium offers fitness programmes on a wide range of modern cardio-vascular machines.
An international standard Squash Court is also provided for enthusiasts of this sport.
PADI DIVING CENTRE:
The Subway Scuba Diving School at the Barcelo Riviera Resort % Spa is a PADI 5
star IDC Centre incorporating an indoor training pool for beginners. Here you are taught
everything you need to know about Diving by a professional qualified Team. Course can be held
in your language with books, videos, CD-ROMs and Exams are also available in most languages,
making things easier for you.
The philosophy at the Subway Scuba Diving School extends to a real sense of
responsibility for the conservation of the undersea world. Throughout the courses and dive
expeditions our instructors and guides pass on their experience and skills, not only to achieve
safety and responsibility that the sport requires, but also to ensure the same for the
environment.
The Subway Scuba Diving School offers lessons delivered in most European languages.
Courses from beginner to instructor and 15 specialty Courses to choose from. Instructor
Development Courses and Instructor Examinations throughout the Year. An in-house Medical
Practitioner is available at all times to offer guidance and assistance to all those making use
of our facilities.
The Subway Scuba Diving School has a well-stocked retail outlet offering a large
variety of the latest equipment from CRESSI SUB, SCUBAPRO, MARES, SPIRO, etc. An indoor
training pool for training is also available as well as showers, changing rooms and lockers.
PADI (The Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the largest dive training
Organisation in the world, therefore all of its Courses are recognised throughout the world.
Whether you are an absolute beginner or you have trained with another organisation, PADI
extends an open arm to welcome you to start or continue your diving education. Take advantage
of the vast range of diving materials and ideas that have helped make Scuba accessible to
everyone.
PADI Courses:
- PADI Discover Snorkelling
- PADI Bubblemaker
- PADI Discover Scuba Course
- PADI Scuba Diver
- PADI Open Water Diver Course
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
- PADI Medic First Aid
- PADI Skin Diver Course
- PADI Discover Scuba Diving
- Scuba Diver Referral
- PADI Adventure Diver Programme
- PADI Extreme Programme
- PADI Rescue Diver Course
PADI Speciality Courses: Provide you with in-depth knowledge and skills for an area
that has captured your attention and enthusiasm. Remember that each dive from the PADI Advanced
Open Water Diver Course and Adventure Programme may be counted as the first dive in the related
specialty thus reducing the price for the course and help you towards obtaining your Master
Scuba Diver certification.
Speciality Courses include: Boat Diver Course, Cavern Diver Course, Deep Diver
Course, Diver Propulsion Vehicle, Dry-Suit Diver Course, Equipment Specialist Course,
Multilevel Diver Course, Night Diver Course, Nitrox Diver Course, O2 First Aid Course, Peak
Performance Buoyancy Course, Search & Recovery Diver Course, Underwater Naturalist Course,
Underwater Navigator Course, Underwater Photography Course, Wreck Diver Course
PADI Professional Courses: The Recreational Diving Industry today is innovative and
dynamic. Recent years have seen an acceleration in growth that has taken the sport to the
doorsteps of millions around the world. PADI Dive Centres have become the focus for the
public's opinion of diving as an enjoyable, easy to learn sport. It is this fact that leads
us to realise this same Industry now offers everyone the chance to succeed as a dive
professional. More and more people are turning to our Industry for a change in career and
lifestyle.
PADI Divemaster, PADI Assistant Instructor Course, PADI Orientation Course, PADI Instructor
Development Course
Recreational Diving: The Subway Scuba Diving School is in a great
position to offer you a unique diving experience, not just because of the magnificent
Mediterranean Waters, but also the expertise of our staff. All the centre's dive team see
it as part of their job to help and advise you on any aspect of the diving industry.
Beginner Dives: Learning with us is easy and fun. Malta offers the ideal conditions to
learn, let us take care of you, rest assured you are in good hands. One Try Dive including
briefing, equipment and PADI Instructor + Course including 4 progressive dives, equipment and
PADI Instructor
Accompanied Dives: For the experienced diver who does not need instruction to dive we
can offer the most magnificent of dives around our islands. Accompanied by our instructors you
will be taken in groups, according to your diving experience, to exotic dive sites by boat or
car. Some of these sites are remote so adventure is guaranteed.
Various dive packages are on offer to experienced diving divers. We are sure you will find
dives that suit all your requirements:
- One Dive - One shore dive - Six Dive Pack - May include wreck, cave, reef, night, etc.- Ten
Dive Pack - including above dives.
- Exotic Boat Dives Pack - Including six boat dives.- Ten Dive Pack Special - includes two
dives in Gozo, two dives in Comino, as well as six dives in Malta of your own choice. Boat
fares to Gozo & Comino are included in price.
Unaccompanied Dives: Divers who want to dive unaccompanied by our guides, must hold a valid
Maltese diving C-Card. This card can be quickly processed by our centre. You must be certified
at least as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, CMAS 2 Star Diver, or equivalent to apply.
The Riviera Water Sports Centre:
During the summer months, the water sports centre provides pedal boats, canoeing,
windsurfing, skiing, jet skiing and other activities.
Excursions to various places of interest on the Islands are also sold by the tour
operators' representatives from the Resort.
Most of the 200 lavishly furnished Guest Rooms, including a number of Suites, enjoy an
enchanting view of the Mediterranean Sea and the islands of Comino and Gozo. Others enjoy views
of the tranquil Maltese countryside or views of the bay.
All rooms have Air-conditioning and Central Heating, Satellite TV & Radio, Direct Dial
Telephone, Mini Bar, Safety Deposit Box, Data Port Connection and ensuite Bathroom complete
with Hairdryer.
A choice of Room types is available to suit guests' special requirements, whether
travelling for leisure or business. Non smoking Rooms, Rooms for the physically challenged and
Family/Interconnecting Rooms are also available.