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Sliema
Sliema is in Malta.
Understand
Sliema and St Julian's are Malta's most modern and most built up areas and where most tourists stay. It is where one will find the most hotels, rental appartments, restaurants, bars, shops and clubs.
Get in
By car
By bus
By boat
There is the Sliema ferry which for 40ct will take you from Valletta.
Learn
Several of Malta's English language schools are located here.
Eat
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Baracuda in Baluta Bay has some of best food around. Fish is what they do best, fresh out of the sea.
Sleep
BudgetHibernia House Gateway Hostel, Depiro Street, tel. +356-21-333859, . Cheap and friendly HI-affiliated hostel, just don't expect too many frills. Dorm rooms have basic cooking facilities. Good location a few blocks from the beach.
Mid-range
Splurge
Stay safe
Being the busiest tourist area petty crime associated with it is most rife here. That said there is still relatively little crime compared to many other mediterannean tourist destinations.
Cope
If one is looking for a quiet holiday in authentic surroundings then this is not the place to be.
Sliema (or Tas-Sliema) is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta. It is, relatively speaking, a modern town. It is a center for shopping, restaurants and café life. Sliema is also a major commercial and residential area and houses several of Malta's most recent hotels. Sliema, which means 'peace, comfort', was once a quiet fishing town on the peninsula across Marsamxett Harbour from Valletta. Sliema and the coastline up to neighbouring St. Julian's constitutes Malta's main coastal resort.
Name
Sliema got its name from a chapel dedicated to The Virgin Mary under the title of Star of the Sea, which served as a beacon and a reference point to the few fishermen who lived in that area. The name could have thus also been connected with the first words of the Hail Mary, which in Maltese is "Sliem Għalik Marija". With the 'Għ' being silent so the first part of the phrase would sound like 'Sliem a'.
History
Siege of Malta
At the Great Siege of 1565, il-Qortin, as it was then known, was a camp centre for Turkish troops led by Dragut. He met his fate there, having been killed by a bombardment from Fort St. Elmo at the other flank of Marsamxett Harbour, where Sliema stands. Fort Tigne was eventually developed by the Knights of St. John in the late 18th century and further developed by the British in later years.
The British period
In 1855 a new church dedicated to Our Lady Star of the Sea "Stella Maris" was built. Around the new church, the small village grew into a town. By 1878, the population grew to an extent that the religious authorities had the Stella Maris Church declared a Parish in its own right and it was separated from that of Birkirkara.
The town began to develop rapidly in the second half of the 19th century and later it became popular as a summer resort for wealthier Valletta residents. Their elegant villas and town houses lined the quiet, inland...
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Hotels in Sliema
 | Le Méridien St Julians Hotel and Spa  |
Score 8.225 from 29 reviews | | 39 Main Street, Balluta Bay |  |
| In a contemporary environment that yet easily reveals the multidimensional culture of the Maltese Islands, travelers are presented with an inviting palette of 5-star services that unfolds through committed staff and inspired management. Here, you are given the right tools to experience the authentic meaning of relaxation and professionalism.
ROOMS:
A home away from home. A haven of peace that offers the modern traveler all the commodities required. Our rooms feature a comfortable design that is a pleasure for the eye and a pleasure for the soul.
RESTAURANTS:
Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa offers an extensive portfolio of inviting bars and restaurants. The dining and drinking culture encompasses the Mediterranean cuisine. It embraces the local culture but combined with culinary freedom and sophistication. Our Executive Chef Andy Gaskin ensure the superb quality of the food, the palette of stimulating ingredients and the attention to detail that is a threshold to an unusual and inspiring experience. Try The Villa Brasserie!
SPA:
For you, the Myoka Spa combines the best world cultures of well-being in a harmonious whole. Designed in a traditional Balinese style, this luxurious Spa offers a whole Southeast-Asian atmosphere with a variety of body treatments, massage techniques and other rejuvenating delights.
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| | Sliema Chalet Hotel  |
Score 6.325 from 30 reviews | | 117 Tower Road | |
| Single, twin, double and family rooms are available.
The sea-view rooms have a large front terrace, offering spectacular views. ... more | | |
 | The Crown Hotel  |
Score 6.5 from 6 reviews | | St Aristarkus Street | |
| Hotel is situated in a quiet area of Bugibba, yet only a few metres away from the lively promenade where one can find the shopping centre, restaurants and bars. Rocky beach is only a few metres away whilst the lovely sandy beaches can be reached by public bus/bus stop within walking distance. Hotel has a tastefully decorated restaurant, bar, internet cafe, tv lounge, games room. There is a large rooftop pool with sundeck/pool bar; indoor heated pool, sauna, fitness room. O'Connor's Irish Pub!! ... more | | |
 | Burlington |
Score 6.45 from 42 reviews | | Dragonara Road, | |
| The Burlington offers comfortable and spacious studio apartments as well as 1-bedroom apartmetns in a very central area, only 100 metres from the beach and a casino. It is 7.5 km from Malta International Airport.
The hotel's reception is open only during regular office hours. On arrival guests can collect their keys from St George's Park, located across the road. The hotel has a lift with access to all floors. ... more | | |
 | The Victoria Hotel |
Score 7.65 from 16 reviews | | Gorg Borg Olivier Street | |
| The Victoria, is a superior 4 Star 'boutique' hotel endowed with superlative charm and character. Whether traveling on business or leisure or a combination of both, The Victoria offers all amenities one would expect from a superior four star hotel.
The charming Victorian look is immediately recognizable once in the lobby with its fireplace and chesterfield sofas; the Penny Black Lounge were one can sip cool cocktails or English teas in an informal ambience to The Copperfield's Restaurant with its luscious buffets and superb a La Carte menu.
The high standard of residential comfort, the warm ambience and the friendly staff will ensure a relaxed stay.
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| Gozo Highlights - Ggantija Prehistoric Temples, Ta' Pinu Shrine, Azure Window |
8 hours |
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Drive to the northernmost point of Malta, where you will board the Gozo ferry for a 20 minute crossing.
The first stop will be at the Ggantija Prehistoric Temples - Ggantija Temples in Xaghra, Gozo, are one of the most important archaeological sites in Malta. The origins of Ggantija date back to the Ggantija phase (3600 - 3200 BC). The gigantic dimensions of the megaliths have always struck a chord with popular imagination. In centuries past, some locals even believed that the Islands' temples, in particular those of Ggantija, were the work of giants.
Your next stop will be at the Basilica of Ta Pinu - one of the most outstanding churches in the Maltese Islands. The most popular Shrine on Gozo, where it is profoundly believed that back in 1883, Our Lady has spoken to a devotee from Gharb named Karmni Grima. Ta' Pinu Sanctuary is a place of great devotion and is of national importance. Numerous pilgrims, both locals and tourists visit Ta' Pinu Shrine all year round.
From here the tour will continue to the picturesque fishing village of Xlendi where lunch will be served in a 4 star hotel on the bay.
Following lunch, proceed to Dwejra to enjoy some of Gozo's geological wonders like the Azure window and inland sea. Next is a short stop at the Old Citadel or Kastell, which lies upon the likeliest strategic vantage point of Victoria. It defiantly dominates the town's skyline as intended by military architects of the day.
Time permitting there will be a panoramic drive along Qala Heights - imposing cliffs with grand views of the Mediterranean on the way back to the ferry.
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| Morning Tour to The Blue Grotto and Limestone Heritage |
3.5 - 4 hours |
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Be met at your hotel and escorted to the coach for a drive to the fishing village of Wied Iz- Zurrieq - a quaint fishing village nestled within high imposing cliffs. A natural shelter for the local fishing boats.
From here an optional 30 minute boat trip (fare not included) can be taken to reveal the splendors of the impressive Blue Grotto - a cathedral in stone, with nature as its architect. The Blue Grotto is famous for its crystal clear water with beautiful colors passing through it going from light blue to deep blue then green and even red.
The second part of you tour takes you to the Limestone Heritage - a disused quarry in the old village of Siggiewi turned into one of the most interesting and educational heritage trails in Malta. This unique attraction explains how Malta's history is written in stone from the early prehistoric times till today; the terminology and building techniques mostly unique to this island.
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| Maltese Dinner and Show in Mosta |
4 hours |
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This tour will immerse you in the traditional Maltese hospitality!
You will be taken to the Ta' Maria Restaurant in Mosta, with attendants and waiters dressed in authentic period costumes. This restaurant specializes in traditional Maltese food and presents the participants with mouth watering selection of menus which for hundreds of years has been on the table of the typical Maltese family.
Enjoy your meal in accompaniment of traditional Maltese folk music and dancing. Some of the dishes you may be feasting on include Fenek (Rabbit) , Bragioli, (stuffed beef olives) and Kusksu bil-ful (a delicious stew enriched with broad beans).
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