Mistra Travel Guide
Mellieha
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.
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.
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 family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Ghadira Nature Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Ghadira Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Mellieha. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Excursion to Gozo with Lunch
Valletta: Street Food and Culture Walking Tour
Malta: The Three Fortified Cities Tour including Boat Trip
Gozo & Comino Islands, Blue Lagoon & Seacaves Tour
Malta: Gozo & Comino Islands, Blue Lagoon & Seacaves Tour
Gozo and Comino Trip with Land Transportation in Gozo
Top hotels in Mistra
Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands
"Fantastic views, we started in low season and finished one day into half term. Looked like it was difficult to scale to full occupancy and the service suffered."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Ramla Bay Resort
"Relaxing, good staff, food is nice"
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Corinthia St George's Bay
"The ambience was absolutely amazing family friendly a perfect gateway for any vacation definitely going back"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa Malta
"Had a few days to enjoy the area ahead of a small group tour of Malta. Hotel was well located, walkable and clean. Breakfast was great, restaurant was satisfactory-nothing special. Was a little chilly for pool time, but pools were lovely - both rooftop and garden locations."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
"Beautiful hotel right on the beach. All of the staff are amazing but special shout out to Ahmed the guest relations manager who made my partner feel so special on his big birthday and Shipon who kept our room super clean and well stocked. The breakfast was unreal and the best start to the day although ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
InterContinental Malta by IHG
"The entrance to the hotel is lovely. The rooms are standard. Lack of plugs, usb charging in the telephones which took overnight to charge my phone. Soundproofing wasn't the best either, needed a room change as was woken up at 7am but a constant banging for above our room. Staff was lovely. You have ..."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mistra
Selmun
While Selmun isn't home to many top sights, St Paul's Island and Xemxija 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.
Santa Maria Estate
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Maria Estate and surrounding area, you can visit Selmun Palace and Mellieha Bay.
Mellieħa Heights
While Mellieħa Heights isn't home to many top sights, Mellieha Bay and Selmun Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ta' Pennellu
When in Ta' Pennellu, you can plan a visit to Mellieha Bay and Popeye Village, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Għadira
If you're spending some time in Għadira, Mellieha Bay and Ghadira Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
