Mellieha Sports Club

Mellieha Sports Club is a community club in the northern town of Mellieħa, the hilltop resort best known for its long sandy bay and its views across to Gozo. The club began in 1947, soon after the Second World War, with the aim of encouraging sport in the village and the surrounding area. It is a Maltese sports club first and a football club above all, and it has stayed rooted in the town ever since.

On VisitMalta.co.uk it appears in our directory of sports clubs in Malta. If you are visiting Mellieħa and want to see local football, bring children to a training scheme or book a pitch for a group, this is the club to ask.

Football, youth and other sports

Football is the club's main activity. Senior and youth sides play in national leagues, and a well-organised football nursery gives younger children a first introduction to the game. The club also runs a football school with its own contact point, which is worth asking about if you have a child who plays and will be staying in the area for a while.

Baseball and netball are also affiliated to the club, so it is not a one-sport organisation. The website does not list fixtures, training times or age groups, so include your child's age and the dates you will be in Malta when you enquire.

For a British visitor, a community club like this offers a different experience from a big stadium: a village setting, local players and families who know one another. If you are travelling with a football-mad child or a group of friends, a message in advance is the best way to find out whether there is a match, a training session or a pitch free during your stay.

Pitch booking and the sports bar

The club handles football pitch bookings through a dedicated contact, which suits a visiting group of friends, a stag weekend or a company team looking for a game. The club also has a sports bar called L-iSports Bar, a relaxed spot for a drink after a match. Prices for pitch hire and the bar are not published, and opening hours are not given, so ask when you enquire.

When you write, give the number of players, the dates you have in mind and whether you would like the bar open afterwards. A clear request helps the secretary and the pitch contact reply quickly, and groups travelling from the UK should allow extra time for an answer.

Membership

Joining costs €15.00, or €20.00 if you include a donation. A single membership with a €5.00 donation is mentioned on the contact page too, and the committee reserves the right to accept or reject any application at its discretion. Membership is mainly of interest to residents and long-stay visitors, so mention your circumstances if you are considering it.

Joining is also a simple way for expatriates who have settled in Mellieħa to support the club and meet their neighbours.

Around Mellieħa

The club is at Triq Vincenzo Ciappara in Mellieħa. For the town itself, see our Mellieħa guide and the guide to hotels in Mellieħa, and if you are comparing areas, where to stay in Malta sets out the options. Nearby days out include Popeye Village, Golden Bay and the boats to the Blue Lagoon on Comino, while our list of the best beaches in Malta and the Malta weather guide help you choose when to go.

Flying from Britain? See flights to Malta, and browse things to do in Malta to build the rest of your trip.

How to get in touch

The club has separate contacts for the secretary, pitch bookings, the sports bar and the football school, so say which one you need. Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Mellieha Sports Club.