Congratulations Mellieha and the Mellieha City Council for winning the EU’s EDEN Award.

Mellieha is one of the nicest and most picturesque cities in Malta. Besides the Red Tower and the War Shelters there are a few other places of interest, one of them is it-Torri l-Abjad near Little Armier, L-Ghar u Casa (unfortunately, both privately owned?). Also the beach at Mellieha Bay (l-Ghadira), Armier, Cirkewwa, Santa Maria Estates, IL-Kortin, Popeye’s Village, the Wild Life Refuge and of course IL-Madonna at l-Ghar and don’t forget the Santwarju, also the little chapel at lands end past Armier. Mellehin call it tal-Kuncizjoni. Mellieha has spectacular views, with Comino and Gozo in the distance. And how can you miss the church sitting on top of the hill? Mellieha is unique, and has some of the nicest people living there, so it is no wonder, Mellieha was recently named a European destination of excellence.

And finally to mention Mellieha’s favourite song il-bajja tal-Mellieha sung by the late Sam Bartolo and the New Cuori. This is the reason Mellieha is the most sought after city in Malta to live at.

Joseph Calleja

Manteca, Ca