Sliema
Sliema is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta in the Northern Harbour District.
It is a major residential and commercial area and a centre for shopping, bars, dining, and café life. It is also the most densely populated town on the island.
Getting to Sliema
The area is well signposted from Valletta and the international airport and is about 20 minutes drive from Valletta and 1 hour from the airport. The bus service is run by Arriva, most buses are air conditioned. A day ticket costs €2.60 & can be used as often as you wish on any route during the day of purchase. Buses for Sliema leave the Valletta terminus regularly.
Things to do
The town is a mostly residential area and as such tourists would tend to travel outside of Sliema during holiday. However, there are a number of excellent restaurants in and around Howard Street and a tiny supermarket just off Stella Maris Street.
- 01Malta Blue Diving
Where to eat
- 01Sliema Wanderers
Venue also has a nice ambience away from the hussle and bustle of sea front.
- 02Salisbury Arms
Very quaint, nice, typical pub with a courteous host with delicious food.
- 03Dixie's
Good selection of food near the sea good view.
- 04Olive House
Especially the way of cooking food is really awesome.
- 05Kebab Royal
The owner is really kind and the kebabs here are really delicious.
Getting around Sliema the local way
- Get inA ferry regularly (each half hour between 08:00 and 18:00 and later on special occasions such as Notto Bianco) crosses the harbour between Sliema and Valletta.
- Get inA one-way ticket for the five-minute journey costs about €1.20; there are also two or three water taxis plying the same route.
From Wikivoyage: Sliema, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-06.
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