The village of Mellieha overlooks one of Malta's most beautiful sandy beaches, Mellieha Bay. Mellieha hotels located in this charming holiday spot offer visitors a diverse choice of local attractions, from water sports like snorkelling and sailing, to simply sunbathing at your luxury hotel. Other first-rate hotels in Mellieha Bay include the Panorama, the Seabank and the Solana.

The well-loved holiday destination of Mellieha is the largest village in the north-west region, with around 7,000 residents. Tourists in Mellieha will also find the locals to be very friendly and hospitable. The old-world charm of Mellieha is evident wherever you look; holidaymakers staying in any of Mellieha's fine local hotels and resorts are likely to have a view of the big, beautiful 18^th-Century Neo-Baroque church that dominates the village.

Mellieha may be quaint, but that doesn't mean the village hasn't moved with the times; in 2009, Mellieha was named a European Destination of Excellence - this initiative promotes the development of sustainable tourism, ensuring that the natural resources of popular holiday destinations are not exploited. Holidays in Mellieha Bay are a thoroughly luxurious experience thanks to the great selection of modern hotels, and the local organisations working to preserve the area's natural beauty.

Transfer times:
The journey from Malta Airport to most Mellieha hotels takes around 40 minutes; a trip to the average North Coast holiday destination will take approximately 50 minutes.

Best for:
Those seeking old world charm or those wishing to relax by a pool. Alternatively, the area will appeal to those who enjoy exploring by foot.

Things to see and do:
Your holiday in Mellieha can be an active adventure or a time for rest and relaxation, depending on your favourite way to unwind. Stepping out of your hotel or holiday complex, you can explore the narrow streets of Mellieha, which offer a choice of local shops and restaurants. Take a stroll around Sweethaven Village (which is famed as the location of the movie Popeye, filmed in 1980), or visit the Ghadira Nature Reserve, which is a sanctuary for breeding birds in Mellieha Bay.

You can while away the days on your Mellieha holiday swimming or basking in the sun - or you can enjoy a more active getaway with the popular local water sports, which include diving, sailing, wind surfing or snorkelling in the Mellieha area. Many local hotels and holiday resorts also include their own sports facilities.

Contact Malta Direct for more information on the best Mellieha hotels and resorts available; make your Mellieha holiday a memorable one by speaking to the experts about all the area has to offer!