Ιστορικά αξιοθέατα στη Μελίχα

Historic Sites & Ruins

Mellieħa’s northern landscape contains a dense concentration of historical layers, ranging from prehistoric cart ruts to 17th-century coastal defenses. This collection features the iconic Red Tower, a primary bastion of the Knights of Saint John, alongside rare Roman apiaries carved into limestone for honey production. The area preserves significant Punic-era burial sites, ancient thermal bath remains, and the ruins of watchtowers like Għajn Ħadid, providing a detailed look into Malta’s strategic military history and ancient agricultural practices.