Sliema is one of Malta's main coastal resort towns and a heartland for shopping, entertainment and café life. The long stretch of rocky coastline that goes from Qui-si-Sana all the way to St. Julian's is thronged with sunbathers during the peak summer months.
Steps and handrails placed every so often allow easy access to the water. There are plenty of flat rocks to spread a towel on. The sea here is deep, and generally clean, clear and safe to swim. It is also excellent for snorkelling. Some hotels along the front, especially at the St. Julian's end, provide beach concessions equipped with pools, water sports and lido areas for nightlife. The favourite beach areas are: the Tigné area, Qui si-Sana, Għar id-Dud, the Exiles and Fond Għadir. Some are well-known lidos or beach clubs with public access.
In peak summer the Sliema beaches become a very sociable, lively place to be by mid-afternoon. The promenade is excellent for long, striding walks in winter, slow strolls on summer evenings and for watching the spectacular waves during freak autumn storms. You will find plenty of snack bars and restaurants on the coast road and kiosks near the shoreline.
Distances:
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Airport - 8 km.
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Valletta - 5 km.
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Golf course - 6 km.
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Hospital - 4 km.
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Town centre - 300 meters
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Night life - 4 km.
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Swimming - 500 meters
Valletta, the capital city of Malta is only a short bus journey heading south from the resort of Sliema. St. Julians, the cosmopolitan nightlife resort of Malta is also a short bus journey heading north from the resort of Sliema. Milano Due hotel is located on the main seafront from where the bus connections to both Valletta and St. Julians run directly past the hotel making it perfectly placed to explore the island.
The Beach:
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Sliema seafront.
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3 km stretch of rocky beach.
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Flat sandstone.
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500 meters from hotel.
