L-Aħrax Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit L-Aħrax
Popular places to visit
Mellieha Bay
Spend your days in the north relaxing on the sand at this sparkling natural beach perfect for swimming and windsurfing.
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.
Activities
Malta National Aquarium Entrance Ticket
Gozo & Comino Islands, Blue Lagoon & Seacaves Tour
Malta: The Three Fortified Cities Tour including Boat Trip
Comino: Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and Seacaves Tour
Valletta: Street Food and Culture Walking Tour
Sliema: Boat Trip to Comino Blue Lagoon, Gozo, and Caves
Our pick of the best L-Aħrax Hotel Deals
Corinthia St George's Bay
"Good pool. Nice bathrooms. Great service from the staff. Rooms are just a little dated"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Ramla Bay Resort
"Rooms were clean and spacious, the resort is huge for Malta and plenty sun lingers. Great place for the kids, and food at breakfast and evening meal was superb. Excellent staff throughout. Would recommend a car when staying here to get around. Plenty car parking spaces"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
"The hotel was very nice but frankly I didn't care for St Julian it would have been better to stay in salima"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa Malta
"Having in the building across the street (accessed by a tunnel on a different floor than reception - felt like gerbil cage) ask for a room in main building. Rooftop pool/bar/restaurant were excellent. Garden pool/indoor pool and breakfast patio were very nice. Breakfast was exceptional. AC in room ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Hyatt Regency Malta
"Really nice hotel with good facilities. Staff really helpful and rooftop bar and pool a nice area to spend some time."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Verdi St Georges Bay Marina
"We are at several restaurants including the morning breakfast. Food was great and the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Mikal and Sunil were so good. Rooms were cleaned daily. Nice balcony/patio view of the bay and other properties. Room upgrade wasn’t available when we checked in but the ..."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in L-Aħrax
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 Mellieha Bay and Selmun Palace.
Mellieħa Heights
While Mellieħa Heights isn't home to many top sights, Mellieha Bay and Selmun Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.
Selmun
While Selmun isn't home to many top sights, Mellieha Bay and Selmun Palace 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.
Għajn Tuffieħa
While visiting Għajn Tuffieħa, you might make a stop by sights like Golden Sands Beach and Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park.
