Tourist information about Mellieha - Malta

The Maltese Islands are an archipelago located in the centre of the Mediterraneansea, just 93km south of Sicily. The three major islands are: Malta, Gozo and Comino.  Malta is the largest island (27 km long and 15km wide) whilst Gozo is only about one-third the size.

Most visitors arrive in Malta by air through Luqa international airport, however it is also possible to reach the island by sea. For more information about Malta please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta

Visiting Gozo

Gozo is Malta's sister island, covering an area of 67 sq km with a population of just 30,000.The island of Gozo can be reached either by Seaplane from Valletta Harbour or by ferry from Cirkewwa ferry terminal. Cirkewwa terminal is located just 10 minutes away (by car or public transport) from Mellieha village. The shuttle ferry service is operated by Gozo-Channel and the schedule varies by season, however ferries typically run every hour and the voyage takes under 30 minutes.

For more information about Gozo please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gozo

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Why stay in Mellieha?

The village of Mellieha is one of Malta's most pristine regions, known for its wonderful sandy beaches and world-class hotels and restaurants. It has become one of the country's most important historical areas and in 2009, Mellieha was officially recognized as one of Europe's top off-the-beaten-track destinations and awarded the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) award.

Situated at the Northest point on the island, Mellieha exhibits breathtaking views of Gozo and Comino whilst picturesque sunsets can be enjoyed every summer evening from several hilltops and cliffs surrounding the village. Mellieha is also home to Malta's largest beach - Mellieha Bay.

The village festa is celebrated on the 8th of September, and this involves a whole week of celebrations including band marches and a series of ground and aerial firework displays.

Watch the 3-minute video clip on the left to get an overview of Mellieha Village. Alternatively you may watch a shortened 1-minute version here (flv player required).

 

Places of interest and things to do around Mellieha

Whilst in Mellieha you have a variety of places of interest that you can visit. Highlights include bays, beaches, churches, archaeological temples and sites, coastal towers, fortifications, World War 2 shelters and more.

If you're the adventurous type you can take part in several outdoor and water sport activities or visit one of the local diving centres. Malta has become a popular spot for scuba diving due to the warm clear water hosting a number of wrecks dating back to WW2.

Anyone visiting the Maltese islands will find a treasure trove of history. Over the centuries, being located at the crossroads of the Mediterranean meant that Malta attracted many foreigners - mostly unwelcome. In World War 2, Malta's strategic importance made it impossible for the British to give it up and for the Nazis to let it be. The Maltese people were merely caught in the middle and had to fight a war that was not theirs. Watch the horrifying story of Malta during World War II in Against all Odds: The Quest for Malta - a 50 minute documentary built around intimately told personal stories of survivors and soldiers.Rainbow Malta - Dining Out

Shops & other Amenities in Mellieha

Despite it's relatively small size, Mellieha is well equipped with several supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacies, fish shops, butchers, fresh fruit and vegetable shops, clothes and traditional souvenir shops and anything else you can dream of. It's quite easy to reach the village centre from our accomodation in Mellieha Heights or Santa Maria Estate. Therefore getting access to amenities is usually just a few minutes by walk.

Dining out in Mellieha

The village centre is packed with various types of pubs and restaurants that will suit a variety of tastes and budgets. Throughout the village you will find places from where you can grab a quick bite whilst on the run, to the more expensive poshy places for celebrating that special occasion. Apart from Italian and Asian cuisines, you will of course get to enjoy the traditional Maltese food and wine. If you're a fish lover you've got to try one of our restaurants specialized at serving fresh local fish. Another way to compliment your holiday in the sun is by trying out the traditional Maltese beer which is a favourite amongst beer lovers.