Sliema Tourist Places to Visit in Sliema, Malta, Europe

Sliema Tourist Places to Visit in Sliema, Malta, Europe

Sliema is a town situated on the island of Malta in Malta, around 6 km north of the national capital, Valletta. It is a commercial and residential area with many world class hotels, resorts and apartment blocks. Sliema is also famous for its historical sites and feasts.

Geography of Sliema:

Spread over an area of 1.3 sq. km, Sliema is located on the northeast coast of the Malta Island between 35°54′44″ N latitude and 14°30′15″ E longitude.

History of Sliema:

The name of Sliema is derived from a chapel devoted to the Virgin Mary in the town. Sliema began to grow around the church of Our Lady Star of the Sea in 1855 and became a famous summer resort in the second half of the 19th century with the establishments of many restaurants, nightclubs and entertainment centers.

Connectivity to Sliema:

Sliema is situated about 9 km away from the heart of Malta International Airport which is served by Air Malta as a national airline. Other prominent airlines serving MIA include Air Berlin, Air France, EasyJet, Ryanair and British Airways.

There are direct buses available at the airport to Sliema and in addition, taxis are also accessible.

Sliema is also connected by buses to Bugibba, Mdina and Cirkewwa.

The town of Sielma houses many travel agencies offering cars and bikes for rent to move within the island.

Food and Shopping in Sliema:

There are many feasts taking place in Sliema including the feast of Our Lady Stella Maris which is celebrated in the month of August. Some other feasts held in the months of July and September.

Sliema houses the largest shopping district of Malta, so tourists can buy anything they like here.

Some noted restaurants in Sliema include:

TemptAsian Restaurant & Lounge
Mr Maxims Pastizzeria
Fresco’s Cafe & Restaurant
Penny Black Bar

Things to do in Sliema:

Swimming
Diving
Sunbathing

Tourist Attractions in Sliema:

Stella Maris Church:

Located in Sliema, the Stella Maris Parish Church is the main church of Sliema and its construction began in 1853 and completed in 1878. This Roman Catholic parish houses some impressive painting on the main altar and its exterior is also nice.

Palazzo Capua:

Palazzo Capua is a historical building in Sliema located in the centre of the town and it was converted into a hotel.

Beaches in Sliema:

Sliema is home to many renowned beaches like Exiles which is a long and attractive beach and the Font Ghadir which is situated in the vicinity of the Surfside Bar and Restaurant offering memorable sunbathing experience.

Other places of interest in and around Sliema include:

The Lido
Tigne
The Chapel of Our Lady of Graces
The Madonna tas-Sacro Cuor Parish Church
Water front of Sliema
Mediterraneo Marine Park
Teatru Salesjan
Holy Trinity Church
The Skorba Temples
Ta’ Ħaġrat Temple
Carmelite Church & Convent
the St. Paul’s Cathedral in Mdina
Nicholas’ Chapel
Palazzo Santa Sophia
The St Marija Assunta Church
Palazzo Gatto Murina

Best time to visit Sliema:

Because of many palatial festival celebrations and supportive weather for beach exploration, the summer months (May-September) are ideal to enjoy holidays in Sliema.

Accommodation options in Sliema:

Sliema is the site of numerous star rated hotels and resorts with world class facilities and services. Sliema also boasts many hostels and home stays for budget travelers with descent amenities. The reputed hotels in Sliema are listed below: