Riviera Martinique Hotel - Għajn Tuffieħa, Malta - Abandoned Terraces Above the Mediterranean

A wider view of the abandoned Riviera Martinique Hotel near Għajn Tuffieħa, Malta, showing its deteriorating limestone rooms, exposed concrete terraces and overgrown coastal surroundings.

This photograph captures a wider view of the abandoned Riviera Martinique Hotel near Għajn Tuffieħa on Malta’s northwestern coastline. The deteriorating building stands prominently above the Mediterranean Sea, with its pale limestone upper rooms, empty window openings and extensive concrete terraces clearly visible. A large, partially roofed terrace dominates the front of the structure, supported by weathered columns and exposed beams, while the lower level reveals additional open spaces and signs of structural deterioration. Broken masonry, scattered rubble and uneven limestone rocks surround the building, with dense green vegetation and yellow wildflowers growing across the neglected grounds. The blue Mediterranean Sea forms a striking backdrop, highlighting the former hotel’s scenic coastal location. The Riviera Martinique Hotel was once part of Malta’s tourism landscape near the popular beaches of Għajn Tuffieħa and Golden Bay. Historical accounts associate the property with the Fenech family from 1978 and indicate that the hotel closed in 1988, although its earlier history remains less clearly documented. Following its closure, the building became a recognizable abandoned landmark along this section of Malta’s coastline. Its exposed terraces, weathered limestone walls and encroaching vegetation provide a visual record of prolonged abandonment. This photograph emphasizes the scale of the former hotel complex and the contrast between its deteriorating architecture and the natural beauty of its Mediterranean surroundings.