Mellieħa

Mellieħa is a town of 11,000 people (2019) in the northwestern part of Malta. It is a popular tourist destination during the summer months.

Understand


Mellieħa ([məˈliːhə], or il-Mellieħa) as a village developed under British colonization after the British encouraged people to settle in the area by giving leases to the population. For the previous two centuries, the area was abandoned due to fear from attacks of corsairs and Saracens. Before that, only a few villagers lived in the area.

By car
Mellieħa is easily accessible by car, and is signposted from most of Malta's roads. If signposts are not found, follow signs for Circewwa.

By bus
Buses are available to Mellieħa on the ic-Circewwa route from Valletta, Sliema and Birkirkara.

Get around
Given the small size of Mellieħa it is generally easy to walk anywhere. However it is built up a somewhat steep hill making the walk from the hilltop main street and church, to the lower beach area something of a hot and tiring affair, if you have a bus pass it is recommended to hop on one when going up or down.

Buy
There are many stores in Mellieħa where souvenirs can be obtained.

Eat

 * Da Mello - Classic Italian Pinse Romana (Pizza), Pasta and Burgers. Located at 120 Triq Il-Kbira. Good prices, great food!
 * Da Mello - Classic Italian Pinse Romana (Pizza), Pasta and Burgers. Located at 120 Triq Il-Kbira. Good prices, great food!
 * Da Mello - Classic Italian Pinse Romana (Pizza), Pasta and Burgers. Located at 120 Triq Il-Kbira. Good prices, great food!
 * Da Mello - Classic Italian Pinse Romana (Pizza), Pasta and Burgers. Located at 120 Triq Il-Kbira. Good prices, great food!
 * Da Mello - Classic Italian Pinse Romana (Pizza), Pasta and Burgers. Located at 120 Triq Il-Kbira. Good prices, great food!

Go next

 * Buġibba
 * Gozo