A staircase in Mellieħa has been transformed into a colourful mural depicting the village's fishing history. The mural, between the Commando and The Villagers' restaurants, depicts the. The artist behind this stunning piece is Lewis Zammit, a talented creative dedicated to bringing Malta's walls, pavements and stairways to life.
Another work of his in Mellieha features an eye-catching luzzu - Malta's traditional fishing boat. Maltese Father & Son Paint Luzzu on Mellieħa stairs, Malta🇲🇹 Thanks instagram.com/lizbennet93 for her pic. #łovemalta #malta #visitmalta #mellieha.
The steps are located between the Commando Restaurant and The Villager and feature a typical Maltese luzzu surrounded by a recreation of the island's iconic waters, sea creatures and all! The art piece is part of the 'Iljieli Melleħin 2022' event organised by the Mellieha local council. Mellieha alley steps painted as a Maltese luzzu boat mural at dusk. A narrow stone alley in Mellieha, Malta shows steps painted as a luzzu boat with Eyes of Osiris, warm evening light on limestone walls, plants, rails, and homes above.
Father and son paint colourful Mellieħa staircase mural A staircase in Mellieħa has been transformed into a colourful mural depicting the village's fishing history. The mural, between the Commando and The Villagers' restaurants, depicts the traditional Maltese luzzu crashing against large waves as tuna fish jump around. The vibrant painting was the brainchild of art teacher and artist.
Tucked away in the charming town of Mellieħa, you'll find one of the most Instagrammable sights in Malta. 432 likes, 1 comments - lovemalta on December 29, 2025: "📍 Maltese Father & Son Paint Luzzu on Mellieħa stairs, Malta🇲🇹 #LoveMalta Featured Artist:@lizbennet93 #visitmalta #malta #malteseislands #mellieha". Most of Mellieha's residents will be out this weekend celebrating with their fellow villagers at the annual 'Illjieli Mellehin' festival.
The weekend-long event, taking place between the 29th and 31st July will see many different activities for all the family, one of them being the luzzu staircase mural painting. Mellieha.💝 3 wks 2 Tryigg Digit Alf Mallia Beautiful 🤩 ️ 3 wks Monica Zahra So Cool I came from Mellieha I was born then I love ️ the Place my favourite place xxx🥰😍😘 ️🙏 3 wks 1 Pat Pendle Walked those steps many times, Mellieha is our second home 😊 3 wks Janie Marie Navarro Yes just really special painting x 1 mo 2.