Popular places to visit
Paradise Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paradise Bay Beach during your travels in Cirkewwa? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Popeye Village
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Popeye Village as part of your trip to Mellieha. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Mellieha Church
This remarkable church is an important part of Mellieħa’s story, which tells of a transformation from rocky outpost to a popular vacation gem.
Selmun Palace
Visit this unique and grand palace that has been providing amazing views of the Maltese coast since the 18th century.
Red Tower
Find out about the history of Mellieha with a stop at Red Tower. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Cirkewwa with a trip to Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
From Sliema: Malta Cruise to Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon & Caves
Gozo & Comino Islands, Blue Lagoon & Seacaves Tour
Comino & Gozo: Blue & Crystal Lagoons Cruise with Sea Caves
Sliema Cruise to Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon in Beautiful Malta
Daily Comino & Blue Lagoon Cruise
Mellieha: Gozo, Comino, Sea Caves, and Blue Lagoon Cruise
Top hotels in L-Aħrax
Corinthia St George's Bay
Great breakfasts, good sized clean room and nice sea facing balcony. Friendly, helpful staff, especially at reception and the concierge.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Malta Marriott Resort & Spa
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Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Grand Hotel Excelsior
Quiet, close to the city center. Great housekeeping and customer service
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
115 The Strand Hotel by NEU Collective
From start to finish, our stay was exceptional. Check-in was smooth, and although we were initially given a first floor room, the staff happily moved us to a fifth floor room with a balcony, no hassle at all. The rooms were very comfortable, but the real standout was the staff, super friendly, helpful, ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
The room was perfect, quiet and the beds comfortable. The hotel was right on the water but still close to restaurants if you wanted to leave the property. We ate three of the four nights in the bar area of the lobby. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We enjoyed our stayed thoroughly.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
1926 Le Soleil Hotel & SPA
Staff at front desk and throughout the hotel were friendly and very helpful. Room cleaning was excellent & timely.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around L-Aħrax
Għadira
If you're spending some time in Għadira, Mellieha Bay and Ghadira Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
L-Armier
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in L-Armier and surrounding area, you can visit Armier Bay Beach and Mellieha Bay.
Santa Maria Estate
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Maria Estate and surrounding area, you can visit Selmun Palace and Mellieha Bay.
Mellieħa Heights
While Mellieħa Heights isn't home to many top sights, Selmun Palace and Mellieha Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ta' Pennellu
When in Ta' Pennellu, you can plan a visit to Mellieha Bay and Popeye Village, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ta' Braġġ
Ta' Braġġ might not have many top sights, but Selmun Palace and Xemxija Bay are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
