Malta Northern

Mdina is a fortified city in the Northern Region of Malta, which served as the island's capital from antiquity to the medieval period. The city is still confined within its walls, and has a population of just under 300, but it is contiguous with the town of Rabat, which takes its name from the Arabic word for suburb, and has a population of over 11,000. Its attractions include palaces, churches, and other historic monuments.

Rabat is a town in the Northern Region of Malta. The name of the town is derived from the Arabic word for 'suburb', as it was the suburb of the old capital Mdina. Half of the present-day village core also formed part of the Roman city of Melita, before the latter was resized during the Fatimid occupation. Rabat is home to the famous Catacombs of St. Paul and of St. Agatha. These catacombs were used in Roman times to bury the dead as, according to Roman culture, it was unhygienic to bury the dead in the city Mdina and parts of Rabat were built on top of an ancient Roman city. Other attractions include churches.

Mellieha is a large village or small town in the Northern Region of Malta. Mellieha is also a tourist resort, popular for its sandy beaches and natural environment. 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.

Saint Paul's Bay is a town in the Northern Region of Malta. Its name refers to the shipwreck of Saint Paul; according to the Bible, St. Paul was shipwrecked on an island which many scholars have identified as Malta. The Maltese people believe that it was St. Paul who laid the foundations of Christianity on the island. Although the town is a modern tourist area there are some very pretty natural highlights close by. Heading north there is Mistra Bay, its headland and St Paul's Island. Going west and crossing the island towards Ġnejna Bay and Golden Bay is the scenic Wardija Ridge.

Mosta is a town in the Northern Region of Malta, to the north-west of Valletta. Mosta celebrates the feast of the Assumption every 15 August, popular among both the locals and the tourists. The town has many legends such as the Mosta Bride and a lot of historical places such as the Victoria Lines and medieval chapels. Its attractions also include the Rotunda of Mosta and the Cumbo Tower.