Mellieha is a very pretty old town on the northern coast of Malta. It offers relaxing and rejuvenating holidays under gorgeous Mediterranean skies. The town boasts an 800m stretch of golden sandy beach – one of the longest on the whole island. Here, you’ll find sun loungers and parasols and will have the opportunity of having a go at a number of water sports including windsurfing, waterskiing and sailing. The sea here is very clear and is great for snorkelling. The old town of Mellieha is a 20 minute walk from the beach and commands excellent views of the sea. It boasts a number of beautiful, historic buildings including the grand, baroque church of St Paul’s. There is a fairly low-key nightlife here, with a number of small and charming tavernas and some excellent seafood restaurants. For a more vibrant bar and club scene, you could take the 20 minute bus ride to the nearby city of Bugibba. Other locations which are well worth a visit in the area include the island’s capital – Valletta and the magnificent prehistoric temple complex of Ta’Hagrat. It’s a thirty minute drive to Mdina – the former Maltese capital where you can see some beautiful and ancient architecture.
What to expect
Mellieha offers a stunning Mediterranean climate with long, hot summers, mild springs and autumns and pleasant winters. It is a reasonably peaceful resort and offers a gorgeous expanse of golden sand beach with a number of water sports available. From the beach there are stunning views of the charming old town of Mellieha and there are a number of historic sightseeing destinations in the area. Mellieha boasts some charming little bars and traditional tavernas as well as some restaurants where visitors can enjoy the fantastic fresh seafood and other indigenous dishes of the region. This is a great destination for a peaceful and romantic couples’ holiday but is also well suite to families.