Santa Maria Estate Travel Guide
Mellieha
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Popular places to visit

Paradise Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paradise Bay Beach during your travels in Cirkewwa? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Mellieha Church
This remarkable church is an important part of Mellieħa’s story, which tells of a transformation from rocky outpost to a popular vacation gem.

Selmun Palace
Visit this unique and grand palace that has been providing amazing views of the Maltese coast since the 18th century.

Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park
Explore the great outdoors at Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park, a lovely green space in Mellieha. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Popeye Village
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Popeye Village as part of your trip to Mellieha. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Cirkewwa with a trip to Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do

From Sliema: Comino Island and Blue Lagoon Cruise

Malta National Aquarium Entrance Ticket

From Sliema: Malta Cruise to Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon & Caves

Comino Island: including Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon & sea caves
Top hotels in Santa Maria Estate

1926 Le Soleil Hotel & SPA
The room was spacious an well laid out. Unfortunately there was some problem with the fan that could not be repaired. A technician did come to our room to try to fix the problem but was unsuccessful and they ended up just giving us a portable fan (which was effective at keeping the air moving and ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

115 The Strand Hotel by NEU Collective
Lovely clean hotel, helpful friendly staff. Great location and good selection at breakfast. Perfect hotel for a short visit.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Corinthia St George's Bay
Staff amenities
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Malta
The room was large and spacious. Buffet breakfast was huge. Too much choice. Overall you can see this is a chain that caters for the all inclusive budget clientele. Staff do t go above to help just cover the basics.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Grand Hotel Excelsior
Everything was ok.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Xemxija Bay Hotel
Clean and perfect for us.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Maria Estate

Mellieħa Heights
While Mellieħa Heights isn't home to many top sights, Selmun Palace and Mellieha Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ta' Braġġ
Ta' Braġġ might not have many top sights, but Selmun Palace and Fekruna Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ta' Pennellu
When in Ta' Pennellu, you can plan a visit to Golden Bay and Mellieha Bay, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Selmun
While Selmun isn't home to many top sights, Selmun Palace and St Paul's Island are some notable places to visit nearby.

Għadira
If you're spending some time in Għadira, Mellieha Bay and Ghadira Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

L-Aħrax
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in L-Aħrax and surrounding area, you can visit Ghadira Nature Reserve and Mellieha Bay.






