Sliema

Matthew & Elaine
Matthew & Elaine
Sliema

City/town information

Sliema is derived from the word ‘sliem’ meaning peace - this busy area originated as a summer locality to escape the busier sides of the island. It featured stunning townhouses, overlooking the sea. Today, not so many of these homes remain, they made way for apartment blocks which line the much-loved promenade. Over the years, the town has grown, stretching along the coast, from the entrance of Manoel Island, right up to Balluta Bay in St Julian’s. Between these two points, lie hundreds of cafes, shops, eateries, bars, hotels and residences, strung along and behind the promenade, popular from morning to night with joggers, families with pushchairs or friends catching up while taking a stroll.
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Sliema
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Sliema is derived from the word ‘sliem’ meaning peace - this busy area originated as a summer locality to escape the busier sides of the island. It featured stunning townhouses, overlooking the sea. Today, not so many of these homes remain, they made way for apartment blocks which line the much-loved promenade. Over the years, the town has grown, stretching along the coast, from the entrance of Manoel Island, right up to Balluta Bay in St Julian’s. Between these two points, lie hundreds of cafes, shops, eateries, bars, hotels and residences, strung along and behind the promenade, popular from morning to night with joggers, families with pushchairs or friends catching up while taking a stroll.

Neighborhoods

Today Sliema, is a cosmopolitan town but it still retains the charm of the past. Exploring the backstreets creates an authentic look at the lives of those who have made this town their home for decades not to mention the endless colourful doors and old style balconies in the background.
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Sliema
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Today Sliema, is a cosmopolitan town but it still retains the charm of the past. Exploring the backstreets creates an authentic look at the lives of those who have made this town their home for decades not to mention the endless colourful doors and old style balconies in the background.
A beautiful, clean and well laid out public park. Offering kids play equipment that caters for all ages. Plenty of benches for parents to sit and watch the kids play, and even free WiFi around the park. Definitely worth checking out if the kids get a bit restless or if you have a couple of hours to kill.
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A beautiful, clean and well laid out public park. Offering kids play equipment that caters for all ages. Plenty of benches for parents to sit and watch the kids play, and even free WiFi around the park. Definitely worth checking out if the kids get a bit restless or if you have a couple of hours to kill.

Sightseeing

Technically in 'Gzira', this small island is operated as a yacht marina, and is home to restaurants and historic sights. Once you cross over the bridge, there is a greater sense of calm, when compared to the hectic atmosphere at its entrance, making it well worth a visit.
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Manoel Island Yacht Yard
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Technically in 'Gzira', this small island is operated as a yacht marina, and is home to restaurants and historic sights. Once you cross over the bridge, there is a greater sense of calm, when compared to the hectic atmosphere at its entrance, making it well worth a visit.
This is where the Valletta to Sliema ferry docks - this strip of picturesque promenade is lined with some of the towns best-loved eateries and outlets while also having the impressive views of the dome in Valletta.
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Ferries 1 station
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This is where the Valletta to Sliema ferry docks - this strip of picturesque promenade is lined with some of the towns best-loved eateries and outlets while also having the impressive views of the dome in Valletta.
This 2km promenade is, probably, the islands most popular, and it can get quite busy on weekend evenings. Stretching from Gzira to St Julian’s, this truly is the spine which holds down the towns together, offering gorgeous sea views.
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Sliema Promenade
Tower Road
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This 2km promenade is, probably, the islands most popular, and it can get quite busy on weekend evenings. Stretching from Gzira to St Julian’s, this truly is the spine which holds down the towns together, offering gorgeous sea views.
Common place for youngsters, is a smooth rocky beach, with a snack bar and restaurant heaves with activity when the sun goes down in summer, and, particularly, at weekends. The sea is accessible and there’s even a dive shack should you wish to explore the reefs and underwater attractions in this part of the island.
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Exiles Beach
Tower Road
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Common place for youngsters, is a smooth rocky beach, with a snack bar and restaurant heaves with activity when the sun goes down in summer, and, particularly, at weekends. The sea is accessible and there’s even a dive shack should you wish to explore the reefs and underwater attractions in this part of the island.
A spot with rock-cut rectangular pools - also known as Roman baths - provide a serene swim, sheltered from open sea currents.
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Fond Għadir Beach
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A spot with rock-cut rectangular pools - also known as Roman baths - provide a serene swim, sheltered from open sea currents.
The first mall to open in Sliema, this centre has been a go-to for shopping for more than two decades.
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Plaza Shopping Centre
Triq Bisazza
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The first mall to open in Sliema, this centre has been a go-to for shopping for more than two decades.
Towards the tip of Tigne Point, this shopping centre is awe-inspiring, with dozens of brands spread out over four floors. The Point is also home to restaurants, snack bars and cafes which means you’re never far from refreshments.
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The Point Shopping Mall
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Towards the tip of Tigne Point, this shopping centre is awe-inspiring, with dozens of brands spread out over four floors. The Point is also home to restaurants, snack bars and cafes which means you’re never far from refreshments.

Food scene

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Cardini
Triq It - Torri
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Hammett's Gastro Bar
34 Tigné Seafront
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Il-Gabbana
Tower Road
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Vecchia Napoli
Tower Road
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Prosciutteria
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Kaktus coffee & booze