Access to the foreshore at Manoel Island has continued to improve following a series of initiatives undertaken by MIDI, focused on enhancing overall accessibility and making the island’s popular swimming areas easier to reach.
These initiatives included the installation of railings along the pathways leading down to the foreshore and site clearing works in various areas of the coastline. During these works a winding staircase leading down to the beach under Fort Manoel was exposed following extensive clearance works.
Improved accessibility to the foreshore has resulted in a rise in visitor numbers to Manoel Island. In fact, last year the island welcomed over 240,000 visitors.
As part of its commitment to enhancing the visitor experience, MIDI has for the 8th consecutive year introduced a free weekend and public holiday shuttle service for bathers on Manoel Island. Running until 21st September 2025, the service is an initiative undertaken by MIDI in collaboration with the Gzira Local Council. The shuttle service takes a circular route, starting from the Manoel Island bridge, from where it picks commuters and takes them to their favourite swimming spot on the north and east shore of the island.
To keep the Manoel Island foreshore clean and safe visitors are encouraged to use the several bins placed along the foreshore which are routinely maintained by MIDI.
