Major city · Malta
Mellieħa
Spend 1–2 days in Mellieħa: beach, parish church, wartime shelter and St Agatha’s Tower; use as a quiet north‑west base or a day‑trip from Valletta.
Mellieħa is a small north‑west Maltese town of about 11,000 residents. Its main draw is the long sandy Mellieħa Bay and nearby historic sites. Because the town is compact, a full day covers the beach, the parish church and the wartime shelter; add a half‑day for St Agatha’s Tower or the Għadira Nature Reserve. One to two days is enough unless you plan to camp on the beach.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds)
- Airport
- MLA
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Malta ↗Traffic drives on the left; if you hire a car, expect narrow roads, heavy traffic and limited parking in the towns.
- Malta ↗Sockets are the UK three-pin type (Type G); bring the right adapter.
- Malta ↗Every licensed stay adds an environmental contribution per adult per night (€1.50 from 1 July 2026, capped per stay — check), collected by the hotel or host.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mellieħa112 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mellieħa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Malta-wide
- SIM or eSIMGO, Epic and Melita sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and in shops; ID required.Malta-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe but tastes of desalination; bottled or filtered water is normal in homes and restaurants.Malta-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if service is not included.Malta-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Malta-wide
- SafetyMellieħa is safe for tourists; main risks are steep walks in summer heat and occasional jellyfish.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets at bus termini and main squares, some paid (€0.50 (≈ under US$1)); cafés and museums otherwise.Malta-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, ambulance, fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on public holidays and some on Mondays; village shops close for lunch and on Sunday…Malta-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMLA Malta International Airport (Bus X1 or X1A to Mellieħa, about 1 h; taxi about 30 min).
- Getting aroundWalk is easiest; the town sits on a steep hill so use the bus ic‑Circewwa route from Valletta, Sliema or Birkirkara, or drive via the Mellieħa bypass.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealPastizzi (snack)€0.25 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (single)€2–3 (≈ US$3–4) (check)
- Budget bedCampsite pitch, a night, per person€12 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedLuna Holiday room, a night, per room€45 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedLuna Holiday room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €110 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MLA Malta International Airport (Bus X1 or X1A to Mellieħa, about 1 h; taxi about 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Dec (8 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mellieħa: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk is easiest; the town sits on a steep hill so use the bus ic‑Circewwa route from Valletta, Sliema or Birkirkara, or drive via the Mellieħa bypass.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Popeye Village
goDoor to door: About 30 min each way
Bus #101 or drive via Mellieħa bypass
Family attraction; winter €11 adults, summer €15.
Majjistral Nature & History Park
goDoor to door: ≈45 min each way
Drive or bus to Selmun Peninsula
Free entry; guided walks €5 per person.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Malta Campsite
Basic campsite near the sea, free parking, showers extra; €15 for a family tent (2026 estimate).
Luna Holiday Complex
Hotel‑style rooms on the seafront; from £27 per night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- €110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Luna Holiday room1 × 1 night × €45 | €45 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Bus ic‑Circewwa day pass2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Wartime shelter entry2 × €2 · check | €4 |
| St Agatha’s Tower entry2 × €2 · check | €4 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €20 |
| Trip total≈ €112 per person per day, bed included | €223≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pastizzi (snack) | €0.25 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at Riviera Blue (two people) | ≈€30 |
| Bus ticket (single) | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Steep hill walks can be hot and tiring; use a bus when possible.
- Jellyfish may appear at the beach; swim with caution.
- Wartime shelter and St Agatha’s Tower charge ~€2 per adult; check opening hours.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 112
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Għal dan l-indirizz, jekk jogħġbokTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Valletta; other nations have embassies in Valletta.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus ic‑Circewwa Valletta → Mellieħa: ≈€2–3 per ride (check)
- Parking near Malta Campsite: Free
Say or show
- Skużani — Excuse me / Sorry (skuzani)
- Grazzi — Thank you (grazz-ee)
- Kemm hu? — How much is it? (kem mu?)
- Fejn hu l-banju? — Where is the toilet? (fayn hoo l-banyu?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mellieħa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Base in Mellieħa for beach‑focused trips; use bus ic‑Circewwa for Valletta day‑trips.
- Consider Malta Campsite for budget stays, Luna Holiday Complex for comfort.
Sources
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