Holidays in Mellieha, Malta

Home to the longest sandy beach on the island, Mellieha is a wonderful beach resort on the north-west coast of Malta. Featuring a beautiful azure bay and a long stretch of powdery sand on one side and a wetland bird sanctuary on the other side. Like most Maltese resorts, Mellieha is relatively quiet offering a fantastic setting for families and couples looking for a peaceful holiday. The clean, gently shelving beach is ideal for little ones with its shallow waters. A range of thrilling water sport is available and some of the best snorkelling and scuba diving can be done in the local area. The village of Mellieha, which is located 2 km inland from Mellieha Bay, is the biggest village in Malta. This charming village sits on a hillside offering fantastic views down to Mellieha Bay. The village centre is dominated by a beautiful neo Baroque 18th century church and its picturesque narrow lanes invite to explore. Sit in a local cafe chatting with the friendly locals to get a real insight into Maltese village life.

Mellieha Bay has a good range of restaurants serving everything from authentic Italian pizza and fish & chips to octopus and freshly caught fish. Try some aljotta, a local delicacy of garlic, tomato and fish soup. And when the sun goes down, sit back with your favourite glass of wine and relax.