Malta

Mellieħa

#4 Top 5 cities

Mellieha is a strong choice for quieter island living and retirees, but less suitable for people who want an active urban environment.

Country overview

Population

11 389

Year-round temperatures

Day: 15°C až 32°C

Night: 10°C až 24°C

Climate

Sunny Mediterranean climate with a mild winter and hot summer.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

8/10

Serious crime is uncommon and residential areas are generally calm, though seasonal tourism, petty theft, and road risk call for routine precautions.

Natural disaster resilience

6/10

Exposed slopes and coastline face heatwaves, strong winds, heavy rain, flash flooding, wildfire conditions, and rough seas.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Families
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇮🇹Italians
  • 🇫🇷French

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Tourism seasonality