Radisson Blu Resort & Spa - Golden Bay, Malta - Modern Resort Beyond the Abandoned Riviera Martinique

A panoramic view across Għajn Tuffieħa towards the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa at Golden Bay, with the abandoned Riviera Martinique Hotel in the foreground and cultivated fields between the buildings.

This photograph presents a panoramic view across the coastal landscape of Għajn Tuffieħa towards the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands, overlooking nearby Golden Bay on Malta’s northwestern coast. In the foreground stand the abandoned remains of the former Riviera Martinique Hotel, its weathered limestone walls, open arches and deteriorating structure contrasting sharply with the modern resort buildings on the distant hillside. Three prominent accommodation blocks form the main visible section of the Radisson complex, while smaller buildings and landscaped areas extend along the rocky coastal slope. Between the two hotel sites, cultivated fields, rural tracks and parked vehicles reveal the mixture of agricultural activity and tourism development characteristic of this part of Malta. The photograph was taken from an elevated position near the former military installations associated with the Manikata and Għajn Tuffieħa area, providing a broad perspective over the surrounding countryside. The abandoned Riviera Martinique Hotel represents an earlier chapter in the development of Malta’s tourism industry, while the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa reflects a more modern approach to coastal hospitality. Together, the contrasting buildings and surrounding landscape illustrate the changing character of tourism along Malta’s scenic northwestern coastline.