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Sliema


The resort of Sliema is located on the Malta’s east coast 5km north of Valletta by road and just 0.5km by ferry

Sliema occupies a peninsular with sea fronts on ‘The Strand (Ix-Xatt)’ facing Marsamxett harbour, Valletta, Sliema Creek & Manoel island or ‘Tower Road (Triq It-Torri)’ and the open Mediterranean sea

Transfer time between Luqa airport and Sliema is between 30 minutes to 1 hour, as always depending on local traffic.

Sliema is the main coastal resort on Malta, and it also has a large residential area. For holidaymakers who like a little sightseeing whilst on your holiday, combined with sports and good food, then Sliema fits the bill. This busy resort town centres on The Strand, a broad promenade with views of Valletta just 0.5km to 1km away. Sliema’s is renowned for it’s shops which are among the best on the island - Check them out for Maltese lace, fine silverware, pottery, and woolens. When night falls, the actions diverts itself to Sliema’s bars and restaurants, which are relaxed and mellow in mood with a cosmopolitan feel.

If you stay or visit Sliema then you must ensure you check out the fabulous view of the magnificent fortifications and church domes of Valletta rising high above Marsamxett harbour, from The Strand in Sliema. This is one of the best views of Valletta available and is easily recognisable as Malta’s capital.

The promenade in Sliema, Malta

The promenade in Sliema, Malta

As with many of Malta’s seafront resorts, Bugibba comes with a flat rocky shoreline perfect for those looking to sunbathe without the sand getting here, there and everywhere. This shoreline makes it great for watersports enthusiasts. Swimming and snorkeling is very popular from the rocks but it is imperative that you locate a suitable exit point from the water, and be aware of the black sea urchins found on the rocks. Bugibba and the neighbouring resort of Qawra are both fronted by flat seafront promenades which are perfect for a pleasant stroll along the front in the cool of the evening after a long hot summer day.

The seafront at Sliema runs from St Julians in the north to near Manoel Island and Gzira in the West. For most of this distance there is a wide promenade with seating, cafes, children’s playgrounds statues and fountains. This is an area which the local authorities have extensively refurbished over the last 5 years making it a pleasant walking experience for young and old visitors to the resort. Please not however that in some areas these facilities are on different levels.

Sliema's view of valletta

Sliema's view of valletta

Most of the promenade runs along the busy main roads, Tower Road and The Strand. with several bus routes running along these roads, then if you get tired all you have to do is hop on the bus. Sliema promenade mainly overlooks a flat bed rock beach. There are 2 swimming pool lidos and hotel pools towards Qui Si Sana.

If you are looking for a sandy beach, there is a small strip of golden sand where Sliema meets St Julian’s. However Mellieha and Golden bay are your best choice if this is your requirement. Besides hotel pools and sun terraces at along the promenade, golden flat rocks are popular with sun worshippers with an easy access to the sea for a cool down in the hot summer months.

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