A holiday to Sliema is a more relaxed type of holiday, Sliema is all about long walks along the coast line and spending hours over lunch taking in the Sliema views. A holiday to Sliema is ideal any time of the year as the weather is superb, So you can book either a summer holiday or a winter holiday to Sliema, one of Malta's most exclusive resort.
Sliema is one of Malta's most popular towns, Sliema is a coastal town located on the north eastern edge of Malta. Sliema, which means 'peace, comfort' has grown a lot from its humble beginnings as a fishing village. It is now a hotspot for tourism, shopping, restaurants hotels and cafes. Many of the Sliema hotels have breath taking views of the Mediterranean Sea. In fact, the coastline from Sliema to St. Julian's comprises the main coastal resort area on Malta.
The good news for holidaymakers is that once you are off your Malta flight it is not far from the airport.
Being a coastal town, Sliema is the perfect holiday spot for lovers of water sports. Sliema's harbours are always abuzz with boaters, tourists and water lovers of all kinds. Many of Sliema's top hotels overlook the docks and clear blue waters that so many row boats, sailboats and yachts call home. Sliema's neighboring town, St. Julians, also had humble beginnings as a fishing village. Sliema's rapid growth has greatly impacted St. Julians as well.
Malta, more specifically Sliema, has become a hub of excitement and romance for many holidaymakers. The small, densely populated town provides a small town feel with big city appeal. Hotels in Malta range from five-star to economy hotels to accommodate even the tightest purse strings.
The selection of hotels in Sliema varies as much as the selection of restaurants or sidewalk cafes. All Sliema hotels have one thing in common - their dedication to your comfort. Their common goal of customer satisfaction quite possibly the only thing they have in common. Hotels in Sliema vary greatly in architectural design as well as location, specials and amenities.
Sliema has an extensive coastline full of beautiful white sand beaches and semi-private coves. Some of the most sought after resorts and hotels in Sliema are along the Malta coastline, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
With popular dive sites mere minutes away from some of the most popular hotels in Sliema, the coastal hotels are a diver's paradise. Some of the most popular dive sites include caves, reefs and shipwrecks. The choice of dive sites is virtually endless. With the sheer number of dive sites available, you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of underwater worlds. The Mediterranean Sea's temperatures average 23 degrees Celsius (73 degrees Fahrenheit) during the summer months and drop to around 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit) during the winter.
Sliema was once the hotspot for the wealthy residents of Valletta, Sliema's streets are still lined with their honey-coloured town houses and elegant villas. And the town's clientele haven't changed much either. Make like them and spoil yourself rotten at the Fortina Spa Resort 5Star or sit back beside the rooftop pool at Hotel Waterfront, drinking in the views across the bay to Valletta.
Slip on your sandals and take a leisurely stroll along the 5 kilometre long promenade – the centre of Sliema's life. At one end is St Julian's Bay. At the other, smooth rock platforms that dip down into the sea. In between, boutiques and craft shops jostle with restaurants and cafes, lidos and watersports stalls.
Evenings in Sliema are what you make them. A candlelit dinner of fine cuisine, be it Italian, Mexican or Maltese. Followed up by a trip in karozzin (horse and cart) and a glass of wine under the stars at a quiet bar. Or grab a burger before heading off to Paceville's raging nightlife – bars, clubs and disco galore.
If you like a little sightseeing in your holiday, combined with sports and good food, Sliema fits the bill. This busy – and still growing – town focuses on The Strand, a broad promenade with views of Valletta five kilometres away. Sliema’s shops are among the best on the island - look for Maltese lace, fine silverware, pottery, and woollens. When night falls Sliema’s bars and restaurants are relaxed and mellow in mood with a cosmopolitan feel.