Mellieha

  • Mellieha is a village in Malta, next to Xemxija, where caves containing Roman Beehives are located.

Roman Beehives

  • The Roman Beehives were constructed in stone (looking like bread ovens), and located in the mouth of the cave in an area full wild thyme bushes.
  • The Honey made by the Maltese Honey Bee was famous throughout the ancient world. Honey is still made in Mellieha.

St. Agatha’s Tower

  • From the roof of nearby St. Agatha’s Tower (The Red Tower) views can be seen of Malta, Gozo and Comino.

Nearby Sites

  • Rabat, Malta
  • Valletta
  • Burmurrad
  • The Hypogeum of Malta, at Paola (Limited to 80 visitors per day)
  • Megalithic Temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra.
  • Ggantija Megalithic site on Gozo.
  • Dolmens.
  • ‘Clapham Junction’ An area of ancient cart tracks cut in the limestone.

 

St. Agatha’s Tower, Mellieha

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