Sliema

Where to stay in Sliema

The southern parts of Sliema contain excellent shopping areas, selection of restaurants and the port with plenty of connections to other places in Malta.

St Julian's, the center of nightlife in Malta, is located a short distance from Sliema to the north. There’s also a sandy beach in St Julian’s.

The distance between the tags 2 and 13 on the map is approximately two kilometers.

The distance from the tag 2 to Paceville in St Julian's and to St George's Bay beach, are 1,5 and 2 km, respectively.

Things to do in Sliema

Sightseeing Cruises

There’s a good selection of sightseeing cruises and party boats available to visit the other parts of Malta, Gozo and Comino. Here are a few operators with good ratings on TripAdvisor:

Tip Top One - Luzzu Cruises  - Party Malta Cruises  - Hera Cruises

Ferry to Valletta

The ferry operates from morning to evening between Sliema and Valletta. The departure point is below the tag 15 on the map.

More information: vallettaferryservices.com

Water Sports

Jet skis, water skis, kayaks and other water sports equipment are hired at ClubWave Water Sports. There's a wider selection of water sports rental offices in St Julian's .

Diving

There are several diving centers in Sliema, organizing courses and renting equipment. The actual diving sites are located all over the island.

Malta Blue Diving - Dive Systems Malta - Diveshack - Watercolours Dive Centre

Sliema Beaches

The major part of Sliema’s coastline consists of rocks ideal for sunbathing. This area is situated between the tags 1-12 on the Sliema Map. Often there are ladders for dipping in for a swim (on a calm weather). The closest sandy beach is situated in the neighboring town, St Julian's.

The best beaches of Malta (Mellieha Bay, Golden Bay, Ghajn Tuffieha) are located about 20 kilometers away. For more information about them, click Best beaches in Malta.

Shopping and prices

The Point, the biggest shopping center in Malta, is situated in Sliema. There’s a smaller shopping center nearby, called Plaza. There are more clothing stores close to the tag 15 on the map.

Below, there are some examples of restaurant and hotel prices in Sliema. The room rates across the bay are significantly lower compared to Valletta. They are the median prices at Booking.com, a few months in advance.

Find the best hotel prices around the island at Booking.com.

From Malta Airport to Sliema

Luqa airport is the only airport in Malta. It's located about 10 kilometers southwest from Sliema. Bus line X2 drives from Malta Airport first to St. Julian’s (San Giljan), and then to Sliema on the way back to the airport. The easiest way to figure out the quickest way is to use the journey planner of the public transport.

Taxi prices for different destinations can be found here. An administrative fee of a few euros could be added to the price.

Taxify works in Malta, and it's cheaper than traditional taxi companies. You can pay the fare with either by their mobile app or directly to the driver.

Weather

Winter: Daytime temperatures vary between 13-19°C and drop to both sides of 10°C at night. The rainiest time of the year is between October and February.

Spring: Already in March, daytime temperatures may exceed 20°C. In April, daytime weather may resemble that of a hot summer day, but evenings are cool. Therefore, it’s best to have appropriate clothing with you. It rains occasionally, but less than earlier in spring.

Summer: Summers are hot and dry. Daytime temperatures reach 30°C regularly and above that in July-August. While nighttime temperatures may drop to 20°C in June, they stay around 25°C later in summer.

Fall: It’s warm until late in fall. Even in October, daily highs are around 25°C. In November, daytime temperatures begin to drop to about 20°C, and to 10-15°C at night. It starts raining more frequently towards winter, and in October, it rains every three days on average.