Mellieha is a large village or small town in the Northern Region of Malta. It has a population of 10,087 as of March 2014. Mellieha is also a tourist resort, popular for its sandy beaches and natural environment.

The name Mellieha is derived from the Semitic root m-l-h, which means salt. This is probably derived from the ancient Punic-Roman salt pans which existed at Mellieha Bay. The site of the salt pans is now occupied by the Ghadira Nature Reserve.

Mellieha is a popular tourist destination during the summer months. It is well known for its beaches, with the most well known being Ghadira Bay and Golden Bay. Cirkewwa is also popular as a dive site, and it includes the wrecks of MV Rozi and the P29 patrol boat.

In 2009, Mellieha was awarded the title of European Destination of Excellence due to its sustainable initiatives.