8 days in Mellieha Itinerary

A growing town in the northwestern section of Malta, the lively tourist destination of Mellieha sits perched between two picturesque bays.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Mdina Old City and Casa Rocca Piccola. Do some cultural sightseeing at St. John's Co-Cathedral and Lascaris War Rooms. Venture out of the city with trips to The Citadel (in Victoria), Marsaxlokk Bay (in Marsaxlokk), Valletta (Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta Waterfront, & more), Xlendi Beach, Cliff and Caves (in Xlendi), Ggantija Megalithic Temples (in Ggantija), Ramla Bay (in Xaghra), Fort Rinella (in Kalkara), Qrendi (Hagar Qim Temples & Mnajdra) and Blue Grotto (Il-Hnejja) (in Zurrieq). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Mellieha Beach, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, contemplate the long history of Mellieha Air Raid Shelter, and find something for the whole family at Popeye Village Malta.

For photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Mellieha vacation planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airport is Malta International Airport. January in Mellieha sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.