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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.

Hidden Gems of Mellieħa — Kartta

A

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.

B

View on Popeye Village

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

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C

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.

D

Immaculate Conception Chapel

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

E

View on the bay

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

F

ras il-qammieh

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

G

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.

H

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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