Malta travel guide
What to see in Mellieħa
The north of Malta, with the island’s longest sandy beach.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
Mellieħa highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Għadira Bay
The big sandy beach.
- Popeye Village
The film set, now a theme park.
- Red Tower
A watchtower above the coast.
- Mellieħa Sanctuary
A church in the rock.
- Paradise Bay
A cove facing Gozo.
Day trips from Mellieħa
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Mellieħa
Any time of year is good to travel to Mellieħa: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the pastizzeria. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Malta guide.
Frequently asked questions about Mellieħa
What to see in Mellieħa?
Għadira Bay, Popeye Village, Red Tower, Mellieħa Sanctuary and Paradise Bay.
What to see in Mellieħa in one day?
Don’t miss Għadira Bay, Popeye Village, Red Tower, Mellieħa Sanctuary and Paradise Bay. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Mellieħa?
Any time of year is good to travel to Mellieħa: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
What day trips can you take from Mellieħa?
Northern Malta.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.