Mellieħa Tours & Things to Do
Discover the best Mellieħa tours and things to do in northern Malta: sail to the dazzling turquoise Blue Lagoon on Comino, day-trip to the sister island of Gozo, cruise the Maltese coast by boat, visit the whimsical Popeye Village, and snorkel from golden Mellieħa Bay. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
Explore Mellieha by interest
Whatever brings you to Mellieha — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Mellieha
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Blue Lagoon
Comino turquoise.
Gozo
Greener island.
Popeye Village
Film set.
Mellieħa Bay
Golden beach.
Sea Caves
Coastal cruises.
Valletta
Island tours.
Comino
Snorkel coves.
Mellieħa Town
Hilltop church.
Comino awayBlue Lagoon
Turquoise water.
Ferry awayGozo
Greener island.
10 min awayPopeye Village
Film set.
45 min awayValletta
Capital city.
Coast awaySea Caves
Boat cruises.
Boat awayComino
Snorkel coves.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Mellieha visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Jun–Sep)
Hot and sunny — peak for the beach and sea.
Spring (Apr–May)
Warm and green, ideal for touring.
Autumn (Oct)
Warm seas and fewer crowds.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and quiet, good for sightseeing.
For the Blue Lagoon
Summer, when the sea is warmest.
Best overall
May, June and September are ideal.
One day
The Blue Lagoon and a beach day.
Two days
Add a Gozo day trip.
Three+ days
Add Valletta, Mdina and Popeye Village.
For the sea
The Blue Lagoon and boat trips.
For history
Gozo, Valletta and Mdina.
For families
Popeye Village and the beaches.
By boat
Boats sail to Comino and around the coast.
Tours & buses
Tours and buses reach Valletta, Mdina and Gozo.
By car
A car is handy for exploring the island.
Gozo ferry
The Gozo ferry runs from nearby Ċirkewwa.
Where to stay
Stay near Mellieħa Bay or the town.
Euro
Malta uses the euro; cards widely accepted.
Blue Lagoon
Go early to beat the midday crowds.
Gozo
Allow a full day for the island and Citadel.
Boat trips
Choose a trip with swimming and sea caves.
Popeye Village
A fun morning out for families.
Snorkel gear
Bring your own for the clearest coves.
Sun protection
The Maltese sun is strong — bring SPF and water.
Blue Lagoon trips
Popular boat trips sell out — book ahead.
Gozo trips
Day trips fill up — reserve early.
Boat cruises
Coastal cruises fill up — book ahead.
Island tours
Malta tours fill up — reserve early.
Popeye Village
Family trips fill up — book ahead.
Summer season
July and August are busiest — book well ahead.
Blue Lagoon trip
Around €25–50 for a Comino Blue Lagoon trip.
Gozo trip
About €40–70 for a Gozo day trip.
Boat cruise
Roughly €30–60 for a coastal boat cruise.
Island tour
Around €45–90 for a Malta island tour.
Popeye Village
About €25–40 for a Popeye Village visit.
How to save
Join group boat trips to save over private ones.
Mellieha through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Beach & lagoon.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Touring.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Warm seas.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Quiet.
- Best for
- Sightseeing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.