Mellieha Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by MTA / Clive Vella
Malta which includes heritage elements
Malta which includes landscape views, general coastal views and a coastal town
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This northern coast town is known for having the longest beach in Malta, traditional festivities and a beautiful baroque church.

Mellieħa encompasses the northern part of mainland Malta and contains a bay of the same name. Mellieħa is known for its lush green landscape and meandering coastline, which make for some of the most picturesque beaches on the island. The town comes alive with traditional festivities and celebrations dating back to the 16th century. Discover ruins and archaeological relics that reveal Mellieħa’s intriguing history. Sample local cuisine made from fresh produce grown on the fertile farmland nearby.

Mellieħa’s Church of Our Lady of Victory is a magnificent baroque church and its location on the crest of a hill gives it the best views in town. This church is also the centre of two weeks of festivities in the beginning of September. Join in on the cultural celebrations and see folk music, art exhibitions, fireworks and religious processions.

Mellieħa Bay is the longest beach in Malta and is just a 15-minute walk downhill from the centre of town. Relax under an umbrella or on one of the sun loungers available for rent or enjoy fun on the sand with the whole family. A range of watersports equipment can be rented for an adventure-filled day in the bay.

Kids and the young at heart will love the popular Popeye’s Village, the fun park in Anchor Bay. The ramshackle little houses in Popeye’s Village were built as a film set but now house a range of water rides, mini golf and theatre shows.

Take a short trip to the Blue Lagoon on neighboring Comino island. Check out St. Agatha’s Tower, a 17th-century fort known to locals as the Red Tower for its colour. Take a trip to Paradise Bay, a protected and scenic bay on the island’s northwest coast.

Mellieħa is located just south of Mellieħa Bay. The town is easily reachable from most parts of the island by car or local bus. Enjoy Mellieħa’s Mediterranean climate and explore the town, its lush surroundings and delicious local cuisine.

Where to stay in Mellieha

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Santa Maria Estate

4/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Maria Estate and surrounding area, you can visit Mellieha Church and Mellieha Bay.

Santa Maria Estate
Mellieha Bay showing general coastal views and swimming

Għadira

4/5(15 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Għadira, Mellieha Bay and Ghadira Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Għadira
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Mellieħa Heights

4/5(7 area reviews)

While Mellieħa Heights isn't home to many top sights, Mellieha Church and Mellieha Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.

Mellieħa Heights
Selmun Palace featuring heritage architecture and a castle

Selmun

While Selmun isn't home to many top sights, St Paul's Island and Xemxija Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.

Selmun
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Għajn Tuffieħa

4/5(37 area reviews)

While visiting Għajn Tuffieħa, you might make a stop by sights like Golden Sands Beach and Gnejna Bay.

Għajn Tuffieħa
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L-Aħrax

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in L-Aħrax and surrounding area, you can visit Ghadira Nature Reserve and Mellieha Bay.

L-Aħrax
Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands
Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands
5 out of 5
Golden Bay, Mellieha, Malta
The price is £236 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£236
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mellieha. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay, service was very slow but we got the impression that was just Malta. Great suite. Mokka bar food was terrible for a 5star hotel, should scrap the menu and start again. Would absolutely return, just not eat in mokka bar. Pool area would benefit being hosed down on the evening."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands
Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa Malta
Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa Malta
4 out of 5
George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha, Malta
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £106 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£106
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Mellieha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The room's were big, clean and staff were amazing, food the was a selective of food beautiful and delicious i would definitely recommend it to anyone"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa Malta
Solana Hotel & Spa
Solana Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
Gorg Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha, Malta
The price is £91 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£91
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Mellieha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Good place for a quick break
"Last minute booking. Managed to get an upgrade. Half board was a good value. Parking available on street nearby, in case hotel one is full. Great view from rooftop pool. Bar prices decent. Rooms clean and good size, with balcony. Coffee machine in the room."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Solana Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
TranquiI Villa Apartments Units Mellieha One Bedrooms own terrace  & Shared Pool
TranquiI Villa Apartments Units Mellieha One Bedrooms own terrace & Shared Pool
Mellieha, Northern Region
Stay at this villa in Mellieha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Perfect
"I wanted a quiet getaway for a few days and i found it !! Superb restaurants nearby and a short drive to food stores. It was my 1st time in malta but it wont be my last"

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025

TranquiI Villa Apartments Units Mellieha One Bedrooms own terrace & Shared Pool
Pool and Sea, charming Merill Apart 5
Pool and Sea, charming Merill Apart 5
3 out of 5
Mellieha, Northern Region
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Mellieha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and balconies. Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay are located ...
"All in all the apartment was fine We had everything we needed The location was a bit off so going out for dinner or to the beach was about 20 mins to walk"

Reviewed on 13 Sep 2024

Pool and Sea, charming Merill Apart 5
StiLLel Retreat
StiLLel Retreat
3.5 out of 5
Triq Il-Korp Tal-Pijunieri, St. Paul's Bay
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bugibba Beach and The ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (69 reviews)
"I really like the price of this stay. The price is phenomenal for the things it offers. What i didn’t like was the restaurant in the 8th floor. We had some trouble with the food, and the manager (not the waiters) was a bit a aggressive when we told him the food we ordered wasn’t the right one. It ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

StiLLel Retreat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mellieha

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
51
5 - Excellent 36%
4 - Good
71
4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
14
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
7
2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Its lovely that they have their own historical places to visit such as the gorgeous church and the shrine.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The bus stops are across the road from the Solana Hotel or. A short walk don the road.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Not a lot to do.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

ok except for parking at 3 euros a day,should be waived for residents.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Quiet peaceful area

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Beach was untidy hardly any bars or restaurants not a beach holiday place

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