L-Aħrax Travel Guide
Mellieha
Popular places to visit
Paradise Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paradise Bay Beach during your travels in Cirkewwa? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Mellieha Church
This remarkable church is an important part of Mellieħa’s story, which tells of a transformation from rocky outpost to a popular vacation gem.
Selmun Palace
Visit this unique and grand palace that has been providing amazing views of the Maltese coast since the 18th century.
Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park
Explore the great outdoors at Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park, a lovely green space in Mellieha. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Red Tower
Find out about the history of Mellieha with a stop at Red Tower. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
Popeye Village
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Popeye Village as part of your trip to Mellieha. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Things to do
Gozo & Comino Islands, Blue Lagoon & Seacaves Tour
Sliema Cruise to Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon in Beautiful Malta
Malta: Gozo Full Day Buggy Tour with lunch and Comino Stop
From Sliema: Malta Cruise to Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon & Caves
Comino Island: including Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon & sea caves
Top hotels in L-Aħrax
Corinthia St George's Bay
Room maintained impeccably. All staff friendly and courteous. Very helpful especially receptionists. Food choice and quality also excellent.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
1926 Le Soleil Hotel & SPA
Friendly staff and smart communal areas. Rooms could be better appointed (particularly the suites) and the spa pool’s water seemed a little dirty to me
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
115 The Strand Hotel by NEU Collective
I wanted to report a couple of issues with our room: The room is extremely hot, and although there is a thermostat, it doesn’t appear to be functioning. Even the maintenance technician who checked it was unsure how it operates. The shower is very small and is leaking, which is causing water to spill ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Solana Hotel & Spa
Great place to stay. The breakfast is excellent
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Xemxija Bay Hotel
I booked a very basic room, I stayed from 29Jan to 1Feb 2026 (narrowly missing the storm that hit Malta the week before) The automatic heating timer was no ideal, as it got very cold at night and the room was cold. The breakfast was not worth it, would recommend to go to a local cafe that will be ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Grand Hotel Excelsior
The harbour view level 3 room was very clean with comfortable/firm bed, and staff across the hotel could not do enough, but the interior and fittings are now over 20 years old and crying out for a complete refit to hold its 5 Star billing which in it's current condition it does not merit. Location ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around L-Aħrax
L-Armier
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in L-Armier and surrounding area, you can visit Armier Bay Beach and Mellieha Bay.
Għadira
If you're spending some time in Għadira, Mellieha Bay and Ghadira Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Maria Estate
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Maria Estate and surrounding area, you can visit Selmun Palace and Mellieha Bay.
Mellieħa Heights
While Mellieħa Heights isn't home to many top sights, Selmun Palace and Mellieha Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ta' Pennellu
When in Ta' Pennellu, you can plan a visit to Mellieha Bay and Popeye Village, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ta' Braġġ
Ta' Braġġ might not have many top sights, but Selmun Palace and Fekruna Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
