Title: Visit Northern Region: Best of Northern Region Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Northern Region Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Northern-Region.d708606600742252544.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Northern Region](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Northern-Region.d708606600742252544.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Northern Region Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Northern-Region.d708606600742252544.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Northern Region](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Northern-Region.d708606600742252544.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Northern Region Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Northern-Region.d708606600742252544.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Northern Region Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Region.d708606600742252544.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Northern Region Travel Guide ## Malta ![Entrance bridge and gate to Mdina, a fortified medieval city in the northern region of Malta. (digital manipulation)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/708606600742252544/3b953af6-6d7f-4ab1-85b7-4e7e1e58f5e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The old medieval walled city of Mdina (Citta notabile) as seen from Ta Virtu in Rabat. #mdina #rabat #fortification #city #malta #architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601983/3fe7612a-9ec8-4318-a08d-0ee616cf84c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Rotunda of Mosta, Malta #green ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6233491/16820b16-09ae-4a73-9ecb-6b8d04f16554.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Way down to Golden Bay Beach, Malta ☀️ #green ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4804/fff8dce8-4a3c-40a3-a538-604124d15c99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lovely little street in Rabat, Malta #green ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144495/421701d1-ab23-449e-a9c2-48191b93cb25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Northern Region [St. Paul's Bay Known for Dining, Sea and Shopping ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Pauls-Bay.dx6060244) Many years after a revered saint was believed shipwrecked here, St. Paul’s Bay has become one of Malta’s favorite vacation spots. ## Reasons to visit - The Malta Classic Car Collection - Bugibba Beach - Malta National Aquarium [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Pauls-Bay.dx6060244)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Pauls-Bay-Hotels.d6060244.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Mellieha Known for Dining, Friendly people and Beaches ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mellieha.dx4804) This northern coast town is known for having the longest beach in Malta, traditional festivities and a beautiful baroque church. ## Reasons to visit - Paradise Bay Beach - Mellieha Church - Selmun Palace [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Mellieha.dx4804)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Mellieha-Hotels.d4804.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Rabat Known for Romantic, Family-friendly and Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rabat.dx6144495) Discover the archaeological treasures and historical catacombs of the city that was said to be the Maltese home of St. Paul. ## Reasons to visit - Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt - St Paul's Church & the Grotto of St Paul - Collegiate Church of St. Paul's Shipwreck [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Rabat.dx6144495)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Rabat-Hotels.d6144495.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Mdina Known for Dining, Castle and Romantic ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mdina.dx601983) Malta’s “Silent City” is a medieval maze of winding alleys, magnificent churches and grand palaces, enclosed within ancient city walls. ## Reasons to visit - St. Paul's Cathedral [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Mdina.dx601983)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Mdina-Hotels.d601983.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Naxxar Known for Dining, Sports and Romantic ](https://expedia.co.uk/Naxxar.dx6128549) Trip time! Discover the local cuisine, beaches and sports in secluded Naxxar. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Naxxar.dx6128549)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Naxxar-Hotels.d6128549.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Swieqi Known for Dining, Beaches and Shopping ](https://expedia.co.uk/Swieqi.dx6233515) Romantic Swieqi awaits: its beaches, dining, sports and more! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Swieqi.dx6233515)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Swieqi-Hotels.d6233515.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Northern Region ![St. Paul\'s Bay featuring a bay or harbour and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060244/be6fdeea-82b0-419a-8327-eaf86c5bc3dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### St. Paul's Bay Many years after a revered saint was believed shipwrecked here, St. Paul’s Bay has become one of Malta’s favorite vacation spots. ![Mellieha which includes general coastal views, tropical scenes and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4804/8d845212-7892-47dd-bf30-407ca3df7552.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mellieha This northern coast town is known for having the longest beach in Malta, traditional festivities and a beautiful baroque church. ![Mdina which includes château or palace, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601983/e5f236ce-6c03-4dfa-8ed6-795ad7d54877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rabat Discover the archaeological treasures and historical catacombs of the city that was said to be the Maltese home of St. Paul. ![Mdina which includes château or palace, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601983/e5f236ce-6c03-4dfa-8ed6-795ad7d54877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mdina Malta’s “Silent City” is a medieval maze of winding alleys, magnificent churches and grand palaces, enclosed within ancient city walls. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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