Archaeology handicrafts and science and technology sites to visit Mellieha

On the road to Cirkewwa, the ferry port to Gozo. Malta's largest white-sand beach, Mellieha (or Ghadira) Bay is ideally located in the heart of one of the most popular seaside resorts in the north. Perfect for family get-togethers, the sea is reputed to be calm, not exposed to currents and shallow, and there are plenty of stalls to enjoy an icy treat after a swim. Deckchairs are available for hire, as are numerous water sports (pedal boats, water-skiing, buoys, etc.). And you can end the evening in the pleasant village of Mellieha, always lively in the evening.

These Mellieha Shelters are tunnels that were used as shelters during the Second World War and it is one of the largest complexes of this type in Malta. Entirely dug by hand, they reach a length of more than 500m. They include blast-proof rooms, private rooms that could accommodate entire families, a maternity section and a section that was particularly guarded as it was reserved for the protection of national treasures. These shelters served as refuges for the local population but also for people from all over the island.