Day and night, Mellieha is a vibrant pulse of energy. Mellieha does not rely on the sea to bring the color, day and night, it glows with a sense of vibrancy and energy. This area located in the north part of the island has a good t atmosphere. Thereโs plenty of history through the ages surrounding this area that was first inhabited around 3000 BC. Plus the northern coast offers a beautiful natural environment thatโs ideal for a nature walk. Head into the countryside and you may stumble across megalithic remains, troglodyte caves and a red tower. In Mellieha, you will find spectacular views including coastal cliffs, beaches and bays. Try the different bars, cafes and restaurants but mostly enjoy the lovely Meditterean atmosphere of this beautiful coastal area. Mellieha is such a gorgeous town, but many just pass through to either hit the beach in summer or head up to Cirkewwa to catch the ferry to Gozo. But like many other towns on the Maltese Islands, Mellieha is home to a number of hidden treasures that are just waiting to be explored. WHAT TO SEE IN MELLIEHA:
- ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฒ (Ghadira Bay) – is for those who call the sea their second home, if surfing isn`t for you then try paddle boarding, it`s a fun way to keep fit and see the bay from a distance.
- ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ก – this 19th-century church was built by the townโs devout peasants, who transported all the stone cut from the local quarry by hand.
- ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ฒ – inside there is the Crypt of Our Lady of Mellieha which was originally one of the many natural caves found around the northern part of the island.
- ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ – it`s a natural cave lying low in the valley where there are steps to go down to it, dedicated to Our Lady. It has been a special place for many centuries.
- ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ (St.Agatha`s Tower) – this tower has survived two worlds wars in Maltaโs history. The Red Tower is a large bastioned watchtower that forms part of the Lascaris towers, named after the then Grand Master of the Knights of Malta.
- ๐-๐๐ก๐ซ๐๐ฑ ๐ญ๐๐ฅ-๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ก๐ – If you’re looking for something a little off the beaten path in Malta, there is a beautiful cave hidden away on the coast near Armier Bay called L-Ahrax Tal-Mellieha or Coral Lagoon.
- ๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฒ – known for its crystal clear waters, this Bay is situated on the shore of an open bay on the Northernmost tip of Malta.
- ๐๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ – known as the climbing cave, this natural curiosity is a half-covered cave scoured into the land.
- ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ – is a purpose-built film set village that has been converted into a small attraction fun park.
