Mellieha Bay

Mellieha Bay, Malta

People come here for peace and relaxation, for the water sports and for the option of a little sightseeing. The village of Mellieha has a network of narrow lanes, a steep main street, and a huge 18th-century church with an ancient shrine. Mellieha Bay has one of Malta's few sandy beaches. There's quite a good variety of shops selling day-to-day goods and tourist souvenirs. Valletta, the capital, has the best shopping on the island with small boutiques, department stores and an open-air street market. Mellieha Bay's nightlife is a peaceful, quiet affair, usually involving a long dinner and an even longer drink. If you are inspired to something more in the evening, take a taxi to the livelier nightlife of Bugibba or St Julians, about 12 km away.