Well-deserved EU award for Mellieħa (2)

Congratulations Mellieħa and its local council for the well-deserved EU award. Mellieħa is one of the nicest and most picturesque towns in Malta. Besides the Red Tower and the war shelters there are quite a few other places of interest, two of them being it-Torri l-Abjad near Little Armier and L-Għar u Casa (unfortunately, both privately owned). Also the beach at Mellieħa Bay (l-Għadira), Armier, Ċirkewwa, Santa Maria Estate, Il-Kortin, Popeye's Village, the Wild Life Refuge and of course Il-Madonna ta' l-Għar. One must not forget the sanctuary and the little chapel at lands end past Armier which the Melleħin call Tal-Kunċizzjoni.

Mellieħa has spectacular views, with Comino and Gozo in the distance. And how can you miss the church sitting on top of the hill? Mellieħa is unique and has some of the nicest people living there, so I am not surprised it was recently named a European destination of excellence. Everybody's favourite song is, after all, Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa, sung by the late Sam Bartolo and the New Cuori! No wonder Mellieħa is the most sought-after town in Malta to live in.