Area guide
Mellieħa
Mellieha is the gateway to Malta's biggest sandy beach and the Gozo ferry.
Mellieħa is the largest northern town and the gateway to Malta's biggest sandy beach (Għadira Bay) and the Gozo ferry terminal at Ċirkewwa. The hilltop core gives wide views over Comino and Gozo and the surrounding development is a mix of traditional houses of character, villas, and tourist apartments.
Property market snapshot
Live median asking prices and listing counts for Mellieħa, refreshed daily.
- Median sale price
- 537 000 €
- Median rent
- 1 275 €
- For sale
- 120
- For rent
- 116
Prices by property type
| Property type | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| apartment | 49 | 425 000 € |
| penthouse | 26 | 631 500 € |
| villa | 17 | 2 850 000 € |
| maisonette | 10 | 535 000 € |
| bungalow | 5 | 2 650 000 € |
Live figures as of 26 september 2026, from asking prices on Darscover.
What it is like to live here
Mellieħa is markedly slower than central Malta, with a holiday-home feel along the bay and a quieter year-round community on the ridge.
Best for
- second-home buyers
- families wanting space
- buy-to-let in the holiday segment
- retirees
Neighbourhoods and sub areas
Mellieħa core, Tunnara, Santa Maria Estate, Selmun
Getting around
Roughly 35 minutes by car to Valletta and 40 to 45 minutes to the airport; the Ċirkewwa Gozo ferry is a 10 minute drive away.
Driving times
- Valletta35 min
- Malta International Airport45 min
- Cirkewwa Gozo Ferry10 min
- Ghadira Bay5 min
Nearby
- Ċirkewwa Gozo Ferry: 10 min (drive)
- Valletta: 35 min (drive)
- Malta International Airport: 45 min (drive)
- Sliema: 25 min (drive)
Bus routes
- 41
- 42
- 49
- 221
- 222
- X1
Parking: Free street parking is workable in the village core; the Ghadira beach area fills in summer and a paid lot operates seasonally.
Schools
- St Francis School (Mellieha) (church)
- Mellieha Primary School (state)
- St Margaret College Mellieha Secondary (state)
- Maria Regina College (state)
Notes for buyers
Outside the Santa Maria Estate SDA, non-EU buyers typically need an AIP permit; minimum prices set by the regulator apply.
- Two and three-bed seafront apartments around 350k to 550k euro; ridge villas with sea view start above 750k.
- Santa Maria Estate is the only SDA; non-EU buyers outside it need an AIP permit and meet a minimum price.
- Holiday-let demand is strong June to September; off-season occupancy drops sharply unless aimed at Gozo commuters.
- Surrounding land includes ODZ pockets; restoration of farmhouses requires Planning Authority sensitivity assessment.
- Bus frequency drops outside summer schedules; a car is effectively required for school runs.
Who lives here
- Population
- 10 800
- Median age
- 44
- Foreign born
- 22%
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Walkability
- 56/100
Frequently asked questions
Is Mellieħa a good place to live?
Mellieħa suits second-home buyers, families wanting space, buy-to-let in the holiday segment and retirees. Mellieħa is markedly slower than central Malta, with a holiday-home feel along the bay and a quieter year-round community on the ridge. Read the lifestyle and transport notes above to judge the fit for your own plans.
How much does property cost in Mellieħa?
The median asking sale price in Mellieħa is 537 000 € and the median asking rent is 1 275 € per month, from live Darscover listings. See the snapshot above for listing counts and prices by type.
How do you get around Mellieħa?
Roughly 35 minutes by car to Valletta and 40 to 45 minutes to the airport; the Ċirkewwa Gozo ferry is a 10 minute drive away.
See homes in this area
Browse live listings in Mellieħa, or open the full market report for the numbers behind these medians.