Picnic benches near Għadira bay were burnt and broken by vandals who used them to barbecue their food, the Mellieħa local council said.
The local council and the Malta Tourism Authority condemned the vandalism of the benches that had been placed there for families to enjoy comfortable barbecues in summer.
The council called on anyone who witnessed the destruction of the benches to come forward so that action could be taken against the vandals.
The MTA said that, together with the local council, it had been working tirelessly to upgrade the standards and services offered at Għadira for the benefit of local beach-goers and tourists.
“It is evident that there still exist a number of misguided individuals who feel that destroying facilities intended for the public’s use and enjoyment is tantamount to amusement,” the authority said.