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Sliema and St Julian's travel guide

Seafront promenades, nightlife and ferries to Valletta

Sliema seafront. Photo: Xwejnusgozo (montage)FrankBothe, Ies and Maris1891 (original photos), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

3hflight from London
MLAnearest main airport
27° in Augwarmest month
14° in Febcoolest month

Sliema and St Julian's are Malta's busiest resort area, with hotels, shops and restaurants along a long seafront promenade.

Paceville in St Julian's is the nightlife centre, and ferries cross to Valletta in ten minutes.

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What Sliema is known for

  • The promenade

    A long seafront walk.

  • Paceville

    Clubs and bars.

  • Valletta ferry

    A short hop across the harbour.

  • Rock lidos

    Swim from the rocks.

Top things to do in Sliema and St Julian's

  1. 1

    The Sliema promenade

    Walk to St Julian's at sunset.

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  2. 2

    Spinola Bay

    Restaurants on the water.

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  3. 3

    Comino boat trips

    Daily trips to the Blue Lagoon.

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  4. 4

    The Valletta ferry

    Cross for the skyline view.

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Where to stay in Sliema and St Julian's

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Best time to visit Sliema and St Julian's

Best value: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. May, June, September and October.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 3h from London to MLA, and flights from most UK airports.

Buses and ferries. Walking along the front.

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Good to know

  • Paceville is loud at night.
  • Boat trips leave from the Sliema ferries.
  • Beaches are rocky here.
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Sliema and St Julian's FAQ

Sliema or Valletta?

Sliema for convenience, Valletta for history.

Is there a beach?

Mostly rocks and lidos.

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