Sliema
by call_me_rhia
Sliema – originally named Tas-Sliema is a city axcross the of just under 15000 inhabitants across the water from La Valletta’s Marsamxett harbour. It is predominantly a modern town, with a long seafront promenade, plenty of unassuming buildings and lined with hotels, bars and restaurants. Here and there, unexpectedly, you can find the odd old and beautiful church… a touch of charm in an otherwise bland location. I chose to stay in Sliema for a simple reason: it was my first trip with my baby (3 months and a half) and needed a place with little traffic, clean air, and the chance to go for long walks – and near La Valletta for some sightseeing. Sliema, in this respect, is the perfect location.
Need a Lilo?
by joanj
As there are no beaches to speak of in Sliema, the locals (and hardy visitors) sunbathe on the rocks below the promenade.
If I were you I would take a lilo or something to cushion the hardness of the rock. There are small ladders that you can climb from some of the rocks into the sea.
Beware there are no lifeguards, so do ask the locals regarding the depth etc of the water.
Be vigilant and aware.
Swimming And So On
by steventilly
There’s an abundance of swimming facilities around here – well, it’s called the sea. But more than that, there are swimming clubs and water polo clubs at various points along the coast and right up to St Julian’s. Most of the clubs are members only but allow paying” guest” during the daytime. By night it seems fully members only, with polo games or practice sessions in full swing.
Wander around those laid back streets
by Bigs
I think most visitors are only exploring the promenade in Sliema or go shopping in one of the shopping centres....
What I really liked about Sliema were the qualm and narrow streets behind the waterfront.
You find bakeries there or little shops selling fruits and ice cold drinks...and you find those beautiful balconies on every house there, one nicer than the other...
Road that joins St.Julians to Sliema
by Elly01
This is the road that joins St.Julians to Sliema. If you follow this road you will end up in Sliema and the Strand of the Sliema Promenade. This photo was taken coming from the Sliema direction just opposite the Church of Balluta which is a small village that joins Sliema and St Julians. Just opposite the church there is Neptunes sports club and a little sandy bay which is not good for swimming as the sea is contaminated.
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"The Strand"
Fortizza, Sliema, Malta 2010
Public beach
Childrens play area
