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Local council in Northern Region, Malta
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Mellieħa is a town of 11,000 people (2019) in the northwestern part of Malta. It is a popular tourist destination during the summer months.
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A tunnel complex dug out during World War II as a bomb shelter. Bits of information are scattered about but the main point of interest is the size of the tunnel dug out with basic tools. Talk to the ticket seller for a more detailed account of the history. Located just off Parish square (follow the alley with painted murals).
Around 140 species of migrating birds are seen annually in this reserve.
Red Tower
Located just to the north of the village itself this tower clearly stands out from a long distance. The tower has been lovingly restored with information on its history and the restoration provided inside by friendly staff. Climb to the roof for spectacular views back over Mellieha and out over to Comino and Gozo. Easily accessible by car or a short uphill walk from the nearest bus stop.
Mellieħa Right Battery
A museum about tuna fishing. Museum building used to be a former artillery battery built by the Order of Saint John in 1715–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the coasts of the Maltese Islands.
The set of the 1980 film, great for children. There is also a restaurant, two small swimming-pools and sunbathing areas.
An artillery battery built by the Order of Saint John in the 18th century as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the coasts of the Maltese Islands.
A villa on the Selmun Peninsula, built in the 18th century by the Monte della Redenzione degli Schiavi.
A rural structure which was probably built in the 19th century as a farmstead or hunting lodge, and it later served as an anti-smuggling post and a coastal lookout position. The building was restored in 2012, and it is now a visitor centre of the Majjistral Nature and History Park.
They are excellent! The bay is generally calm, and the depth slopes very gradually along the main beach making it very safe for swimming. Look out for the jellyfish, though!
The restaurant is run by owner and chef patron Michael Diacono, who for the past seventeen years has adapted to traditional-style recipes with unusual but highly successful twists.Not cheap but absolutely one of the finest dining experiences in Malta
A small, family-run restaurant on the main road just up from the bay towards the centre. Does seafood and Maltese specialities such as fried rabbit. Clientele is a mixture of locals and travellers. Cheaper than the touristy restaurants right next to the beach (around €30 for two people with drinks).
At the top of the hill, in the centre, on the main road, on a corner, is a take-away kiosk, seemingly-open 24 hours (!), which does slices of Italian pizza, British pies, and Maltese pastizzi for ridiculously-low prices (the pastizzi cost 25 cents).
A restaurant and bar, built into a hotel complex on the seafront. Very cheap.
Basic campsite, with small shop, small pool and small astroturf football field. Showers cost extra and last three minutes. Right next to the sea, with a beach 10 minutes' walk away. Free parking. The campsite is to the south of Mellieha, about 5 km out of town. Keep driving south along the main road, follow this road up a hill (near the Red Tower), then turn right and follow the signs. Then the actual signposted road to the campsite is littered with potholes, save your suspension by turning left when you see a sign "Mamla-Tat-Torri L-Abjad" and just follow the road, round the small bay and up a small hill near the White Tower. Cost - for example, one adult & one child & one tent (with car parked for free outside) €15 per night.
By bus
Buses are available to Mellieħa on the ic-Circewwa route from Valletta, Sliema and Birkirkara.
Given the small size of Mellieħa it is generally easy to walk anywhere.
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