Guidebook for Sliema
Food Scene
Mint
Triq WindsorGreat coffee, good food. Local hangout zone. Good for kids.
Mexican Food and Pizzas at great prices. Highly recommend the Beef Tacos and Burgers but don't get anything Tandoori. Prices start from about 7 Euros.
Amigos
Triq Sir Adrian DingliMexican Food and Pizzas at great prices. Highly recommend the Beef Tacos and Burgers but don't get anything Tandoori. Prices start from about 7 Euros.
This 5 Star Hotel has a range of great restaurants. We love Suruchi and Can Thai. Prices are about 20 Euros per meal but they often have offers which can be booked in advance.
8 locals recommend
Hotel Fortina
Tigné SeafrontThis 5 Star Hotel has a range of great restaurants. We love Suruchi and Can Thai. Prices are about 20 Euros per meal but they often have offers which can be booked in advance.
The best burgers and chips in Malta in this American-style eatery. Prices are slightly more expensive than elsewhere but it's a great place if you love junk food or have teens travelling with you.
6 locals recommend
New York Best Bistro
Ix - Xatt Ta' Qui - Si - SanaThe best burgers and chips in Malta in this American-style eatery. Prices are slightly more expensive than elsewhere but it's a great place if you love junk food or have teens travelling with you.
Offering genuine Maltese food, Gululu specialises in ftira's (Maltese Pizza) and using fresh local ingredients.
64 locals recommend
Gululu Restaurant
Offering genuine Maltese food, Gululu specialises in ftira's (Maltese Pizza) and using fresh local ingredients.
This area has a range of cheap restaurants and takeaways such as kebabs or pizza by the slice. It will take 5 minutes by bus, 30 minutes on foot along the promenade or 5 minutes from our house if you take the short cut.
14 locals recommend
Gzira
This area has a range of cheap restaurants and takeaways such as kebabs or pizza by the slice. It will take 5 minutes by bus, 30 minutes on foot along the promenade or 5 minutes from our house if you take the short cut.
A little local restaurant where you'll be able to try some great Maltese food.
71 locals recommend
Ta' Kris for dinner
80 Fawwara LnA little local restaurant where you'll be able to try some great Maltese food.
Everything Else
Time for pampering. There are plenty of places where you can get a facial or a massage in our area but this one is the best.
Royal Thai Massage & Beauty
6B Sir Luigi CamilleriTime for pampering. There are plenty of places where you can get a facial or a massage in our area but this one is the best.
This garden is situated between 2 children's parks. It's a great place to soak up the sun while relaxing by the sea. There's a cafe in the garden as well as free wifi access.
28 locals recommend
Independence Gardens
Tower RoadThis garden is situated between 2 children's parks. It's a great place to soak up the sun while relaxing by the sea. There's a cafe in the garden as well as free wifi access.
Sightseeing
A traditional Palazzo where private tours are given by the owner. You'll find out the history of the area and the house. Check the time before you go as it's by tour only.
26 locals recommend
Casa Rocca Piccola
74 Republic StA traditional Palazzo where private tours are given by the owner. You'll find out the history of the area and the house. Check the time before you go as it's by tour only.
This is a film made by the BBC about the history of Malta. It lasts about 50 minutes. Although very short, the film is well done and will put into perspective the things that you see around you during your stay. It's a good place to start your sightseeing.
25 locals recommend
The Malta Experience
Triq Il-MediterranThis is a film made by the BBC about the history of Malta. It lasts about 50 minutes. Although very short, the film is well done and will put into perspective the things that you see around you during your stay. It's a good place to start your sightseeing.
This is the largest company which offers boat trips to Comino and Gozo.
24 locals recommend
Captain Morgan Cruises
Triq Tigné SeafrontThis is the largest company which offers boat trips to Comino and Gozo.
Somewhat difficult to get to, this is a natural pool which is a good for jumping into the water. Most combine this trip with a visit to Marsaxlokk. You can take a taxi from Marsaxlokk or get a bus and walk (30 minutes to one and a half hours).
115 locals recommend
St. Peter's Pool
Somewhat difficult to get to, this is a natural pool which is a good for jumping into the water. Most combine this trip with a visit to Marsaxlokk. You can take a taxi from Marsaxlokk or get a bus and walk (30 minutes to one and a half hours).
A traditional fishing village, Marsaxlokk is most famous for fish restaurants and the Sunday market. However, there is a daily market which is far less busy than the one on Sundays. If you want to avoid the market altogether go after 1p.m.
192 locals recommend
Marsaxlokk
A traditional fishing village, Marsaxlokk is most famous for fish restaurants and the Sunday market. However, there is a daily market which is far less busy than the one on Sundays. If you want to avoid the market altogether go after 1p.m.
The Mosta Church is famous for it's dome which is the 4th largest unsupported dome in the world. Bombed in WWII, it is very important to Malta and the Maltese.
While in Mosta, the best thing to do is just walk around the old streets. A trip here can be combined with a trip to Mdina or Golden Bay.
86 locals recommend
Mosta Rotunda
The Mosta Church is famous for it's dome which is the 4th largest unsupported dome in the world. Bombed in WWII, it is very important to Malta and the Maltese.
While in Mosta, the best thing to do is just walk around the old streets. A trip here can be combined with a trip to Mdina or Golden Bay.
The closest sandy beach, Golden Bay is picturesque and has a great cafe. There is horse-riding nearby which is a delight at sunset.
From here you can take a power boat to Comino or go parasailing.
Don't swim if you see a RED flag here - the currents are dangerous. A purple flag means that there are jelly fish.
207 locals recommend
Golden Bay
The closest sandy beach, Golden Bay is picturesque and has a great cafe. There is horse-riding nearby which is a delight at sunset.
From here you can take a power boat to Comino or go parasailing.
Don't swim if you see a RED flag here - the currents are dangerous. A purple flag means that there are jelly fish.
Highly recommend the Sunset Trip. Due to the terrain, it's a slow horseback trek so it's great for novices and beginners. Experienced riders are likely to find it unchallenging but still scenic.
25 locals recommend
Golden Bay Horse Riding
Highly recommend the Sunset Trip. Due to the terrain, it's a slow horseback trek so it's great for novices and beginners. Experienced riders are likely to find it unchallenging but still scenic.
A very small sandy beach. There tends to be a lot of seaweed here and the beach is only cleaned in high season (July / August).
It's a pretty beach but as it's one of the furthest away tends to get less visitors than the other sandy beaches in the north.
77 locals recommend
Paradise Bay Lido
Triq Il-LatnijaA very small sandy beach. There tends to be a lot of seaweed here and the beach is only cleaned in high season (July / August).
It's a pretty beach but as it's one of the furthest away tends to get less visitors than the other sandy beaches in the north.
The largest sandy beach in Malta, Mellieha is the best place for weak swimmers. The water is shallow for the first 100 to 200 metres so its great for families and children. There is a little waterpark here (in the sea itself) and plenty of places where you can hire kayaks, sailing boats, etc.
77 locals recommend
Mellieha Bay
The largest sandy beach in Malta, Mellieha is the best place for weak swimmers. The water is shallow for the first 100 to 200 metres so its great for families and children. There is a little waterpark here (in the sea itself) and plenty of places where you can hire kayaks, sailing boats, etc.
The iconic Red Tower is one of the cheapest attractions on the island and great fun to explore! Combine this with a walk around the north of Malta. Get off the bus at Paradise and walk around the cliffs. The view is stunning. You'll need 3 or 4 hours for the complete walk.
50 locals recommend
The Red Tower
Triq Tad-DaharThe iconic Red Tower is one of the cheapest attractions on the island and great fun to explore! Combine this with a walk around the north of Malta. Get off the bus at Paradise and walk around the cliffs. The view is stunning. You'll need 3 or 4 hours for the complete walk.
The old capital of Malta, Mdina is commonly known as the Silent City as no cars are allowed here during the day except for residents. It's small and will take no more than 30 minutes to walk around.
Visit Fontanella for Malta's most famous chocolate cake and great views. If you want something more upmarket, try Palazzo Piro.
472 locals recommend
Mdina
The old capital of Malta, Mdina is commonly known as the Silent City as no cars are allowed here during the day except for residents. It's small and will take no more than 30 minutes to walk around.
Visit Fontanella for Malta's most famous chocolate cake and great views. If you want something more upmarket, try Palazzo Piro.
A traditional Palazzo with a long history. There's an audio guide which will give you details of all the collectables and artwork which can be found here.
Recommended for history and culture-lovers.
12 locals recommend
Palazzo Falson
Triq IL VillegaignonA traditional Palazzo with a long history. There's an audio guide which will give you details of all the collectables and artwork which can be found here.
Recommended for history and culture-lovers.
Too famous for its Blue Lagoon, Comino is beautiful but best avoided at the weekend in July and August. To avoid the worst of it, try and get here at around 3 or 4 when most of the big tourist boats will be leaving.
In off season, Comino is beautiful and tranquil. However, the ferry service in the winter months is weather dependent and occassionally doesn't run even in fine weather!
28 locals recommend
Comino
Too famous for its Blue Lagoon, Comino is beautiful but best avoided at the weekend in July and August. To avoid the worst of it, try and get here at around 3 or 4 when most of the big tourist boats will be leaving.
In off season, Comino is beautiful and tranquil. However, the ferry service in the winter months is weather dependent and occassionally doesn't run even in fine weather!
There's plenty to see in Gozo including Rabat / Victoria (the old and new capital), Dwejra and the inland sea, the Salt Pans, Marsalforn. Mgarr ix-Xini is more difficult to get to but pretty for swimming. Xlendi is one of the most popular bays for lunch.
Culture lovers can visit the Temples or the Xola Windmill. For adventure lovers there are caves with stalagmites.
240 locals recommend
Gozo
There's plenty to see in Gozo including Rabat / Victoria (the old and new capital), Dwejra and the inland sea, the Salt Pans, Marsalforn. Mgarr ix-Xini is more difficult to get to but pretty for swimming. Xlendi is one of the most popular bays for lunch.
Culture lovers can visit the Temples or the Xola Windmill. For adventure lovers there are caves with stalagmites.
Hagar Qim and Mnajdra are, in my opinion, the best Temples to see on the islands of Malta and Gozo. The temple complex is the largest and is in the most scenic location.
Combine this trip with a visit to the Blue Grotto which is best seen in the morning. The only reason for visiting the Blue Grotto is to take the boat to the grotto or for a bite to eat at one of the restaurants.
The bus service is quite irregular.
165 locals recommend
Hagar Qim
Triq Hagar QimHagar Qim and Mnajdra are, in my opinion, the best Temples to see on the islands of Malta and Gozo. The temple complex is the largest and is in the most scenic location.
Combine this trip with a visit to the Blue Grotto which is best seen in the morning. The only reason for visiting the Blue Grotto is to take the boat to the grotto or for a bite to eat at one of the restaurants.
The bus service is quite irregular.
Drinks & Nightlife
Everything here is about the nightlife. You can go to restaurants, bars, strip clubs in Paceville (the heart of the nightlife in St Julian's).
121 locals recommend
Saint Julian's
Everything here is about the nightlife. You can go to restaurants, bars, strip clubs in Paceville (the heart of the nightlife in St Julian's).
Shopping
An artificial sandy beach with a shopping mall round the corner. The beach is a popular hangout zone but one which I wouldn't recommend for swimming.
Bay Street offers late night shopping, a games room and jungle gym and just up the road there is also a cinema and bowling alley.
113 locals recommend
St. George's Bay
An artificial sandy beach with a shopping mall round the corner. The beach is a popular hangout zone but one which I wouldn't recommend for swimming.
Bay Street offers late night shopping, a games room and jungle gym and just up the road there is also a cinema and bowling alley.
This is the largest shopping mall in Sliema. You will find everything from designer clothes to cheap clothing, books, toys, etc.
193 locals recommend
The Point Shopping Mall
This is the largest shopping mall in Sliema. You will find everything from designer clothes to cheap clothing, books, toys, etc.
Essentials
Great shop in the same road as our house where you can buy everything from stationary and beauty products to gifts and sandwiches. They also have computer and printing services.
If you've forgotten to pack anything, you're likely to find it here.
Trading Post
5 George Borg Olivier StreetGreat shop in the same road as our house where you can buy everything from stationary and beauty products to gifts and sandwiches. They also have computer and printing services.
If you've forgotten to pack anything, you're likely to find it here.
Getting Around
There aren't many Tourist Information Centres in Malta. If you're staying in Sliema, this is the closest one. You'll also find one at the airport.
Tourist Information Center
There aren't many Tourist Information Centres in Malta. If you're staying in Sliema, this is the closest one. You'll also find one at the airport.