Hidden gems in Mellieħa

Hidden Gems of Mellieħa

Mellieħa's rugged coastline is dotted with remnants of Malta’s military history, from the 17th-century watchtowers of the Order of St. John to British-era fortifications like Fort Campbell. This selection features the ruins of Torri t' Għajn Ħadid and Tal-Bir Redoubt, alongside secluded viewpoints at Ras il-Qammieh and the Immaculate Conception Chapel. These sites offer a glimpse into the defensive architecture and quiet landscapes of the Marfa Peninsula and Selmun headland.

Fort Campbell

British fortification built in 1937 to protect Mellieħa Bay and St. Paul's Bay. It features a decentralized layout designed for aerial camouflage.

View on Popeye Village

Cliffside vantage point overlooking Anchor Bay and the original 1980 musical film set.

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Tal-Bir Redoubt

Coastal fortification built between 1715 and 1716 by the Order of Saint John as part of a series of defenses around the Maltese islands.

Immaculate Conception Chapel

Small 19th-century chapel located on the l-Aħrax tal-Mellieħa headland, serving the local community.

View on the bay

Elevated viewpoint providing a panorama of Mellieħa Bay and the surrounding northern coastline.

ras il-qammieh

The westernmost point of mainland Malta, situated on high cliffs with views across the channel to Gozo and Comino.

Torri t' Għajn Ħadid

Ruins of a coastal watchtower built in 1658 by Grand Master De Redin. Much of the upper structure collapsed during an 1856 earthquake.

White Tower

A 17th-century watchtower and battery, originally known as Torre di Armier, built to guard the North Comino Channel.

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