Sliema Sports & Outdoors

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Beach-bumming and swimming in Sliema is not exactly that easy, nice or scenic. There are no sand beaches and of the two waterfront areas, only one is suitable – the other being a harbor. So if you want to go to the “beach”, head to Tower Road and its rocky shore.

In front of the Preluna Hotel you can find large smooth sandstone rocks which sometimes slabs have metal handrails so that you can access the water. Pay attention to of the strong currents, though. If you’re not a good swimmer there’s a number of seafront lidos, though they do look a bit on the sad side.

Equipment: Swimsuit and a good sun-screen as there realy is no shade.

Looking from our balcony we see divers either practicing, or going out in the boats for dives.

I have listed this under Sliema as that is where the photo was taken, but there is diving all over Malta, Gozo, Comino

There are 12 sites listed for Malta 13 in Gozo and 3 in Comino & Cominotto (v. tiny island)

I do not dive myself, but thought this information would be useful to divers.

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This small cozy bar tucked away in Tigne Street, has Sky TV and screens the football matches, as well as other sports. they have two tv screens.

The collection of football scarves has to be seen. These are given by supporters frequenting the bar, and I am told there over 400 of them and he said he has the collection of the 4 English Divisions.

Cisk beer is 50c. a bottle, and he does serve snacks.

I put this under Sports activity, and though strictly not an activity, football fans would find it a talking point.

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.