Mellieha in the North is a popular choice for families located about an hour by bus or taxi from the airport. It is a quiet, picturesque large village with plenty of restaurants. It is about an hour by bus to Valetta which allows you to explore the capital. The resort is situated on a hill top and you need to walk down a hill to the large sandy beach but it is very picturesque and there are many baby friendly hotels. There are plenty of supermarkets to buy water and nappies. There are no shower facilities on the beach and only portable toilets. There are a number of baby and toddler friendly restaurants in the area such as Café Latina Punta Rena which serves tex mex dishes and has a children’s menu. The Jungle Restaurant serves American style dishes and has a three level tree house and a kids menu.
