Mellieħa Bay (Għadira Bay)
Il-Bajja tal-Għadira
Malta's longest beach, with shallow calm water and full facilities, ideal for family holidays with children.
Mellieħa Bay, also known as Ghadira Bay, lies at the northern tip of Malta island. At about 800 m, it is the longest beach on the island. The water is very shallow and gentle, which makes it ideal for children, and the beach has full facilities, including water sports and sunbed rentals. Across the road is the Għadira Nature Reserve wetland, a good spot for birdwatching. On the hill to the north, the Red Tower (St. Agatha's Tower) is a watchtower from the Knights' era, and visitors can climb it for views of Comino and Gozo. The nearby Ċirkewwa ferry terminal has ferries to Gozo. From Valletta, take bus 41 or 42; the journey takes about an hour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Popeye Village
- Golden Bay
- Blue Lagoon, Comino
- Rotunda of Mosta
- Mdina
- St. Paul's Catacombs
- Ġgantija Temples
- Ramla Bay