Malta · Town · Northern district · General information
Mellieħa
Also: Il-Mellieħa, Mellieha
Northern hilltop town above Malta's largest sandy beach, with Santa Maria Estate villas, holiday apartments and the Ċirkewwa ferry nearby.
Mellieħa stands on a ridge above Għadira Bay (Mellieħa Bay), the longest sandy beach in Malta, and looks across to Comino and Gozo. The town has a parish church, shops and restaurants along the main road, holiday apartments towards the bay and villas in Santa Maria Estate. Popeye Village, the Red Tower and the Għadira nature reserve are nearby.
- Character
- Relaxed and scenic; seasonal.
- Lifestyle
- Beach and countryside; quieter in winter.
- Amenities
- Shops, restaurants, schools, beach facilities.
- Schools & education
- State primary and secondary schools.
- Healthcare
- Health centre; hospital about 35 minutes.
- Transport
- Buses to Valletta and Ċirkewwa; ferry to Gozo 10 minutes away.
- Beaches & coast
- Għadira (Mellieħa Bay), Paradise Bay, Armier, Golden Bay nearby.
- Property market (general information)
- Apartments with sea views, villas, holiday homes.
- Cost of living
- Moderate (general information).
- MPRP relevance
- Villas and sea-view apartments often exceed the MPRP purchase minimum.
No current listings in Mellieħa in the marketplace right now.
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Malta · Sandy
Għadira Bay (Mellieħa Bay)
Mellieħa
The longest sandy beach in Malta, shallow and gently shelving, with the Għadira nature reserve behind it.
Kiosks · Sunbeds and umbrellas (season) · Toilets · Lifeguards (season)
Malta · Sandy
Paradise Bay
Mellieħa
A small sandy cove near Ċirkewwa with clear water and views to Comino.
Lido and restaurant (season)
Malta · Sandy
Armier Bay
Mellieħa
Two sandy coves at the northern tip of Malta facing Comino, with shallow water.
Kiosks · Sunbeds (season)
Heritage and culture
Fortification
St Agatha's Tower (Red Tower)
Mellieħa · 1649
A red-painted coastal watchtower on Marfa Ridge overlooking Għadira Bay, Comino and Gozo.
Services in Mellieħa
- Mellieħa
Transport · Gozo Channel terminal (Malta side)
Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal
Departure point for the Gozo ferry (approx. 25 minutes to Mġarr); tickets are purchased and validated on the Gozo side.
Sources & Verification
Verified 1 October 2026 against the sources below- Secondary
OpenStreetMap — place coordinates
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Coordinates for localities, beaches and services (approximate, community-maintained)
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- Effective
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- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: OSMGeneral information