Toponymy: Most probably derived from the Maltese word for salt, 'Melh', due to many salt pans in the area. It may also be derived from the word 'Melea', a type of honey which was also abundant in the Mellieha area.
Population: 6,617
Police Station Tel: 474001
Post Office: (see St.Paul's Bay), Tel: 473716
Parish: Our Lady of Victories
Motto: EX SALE ET MELLE NOMEN MEUM = From Salt and From Honey my Name = Mill-Melh u Mill-Ghasel Ismi
Places of Interest:
The best beaches (sandy and rocky) ar found in the Mellieha area. These include the most popular, that is: Ghadira, Marfa, Anchor Bay, Armier, etc
The Red Tower
Selmun Tower
Several Batteries
Redoubts
