Sliema's Unmissable Highlights
Sliema’s landscape combines 18th-century military history with modern seaside living. The area features a series of coastal fortifications, including the polygonal Fort Tigne and the Victorian-era Cambridge Battery. The town is a central hub for maritime transport, offering ferry links to Valletta and sightseeing cruises around the Grand Harbour. Visitors can explore the neo-Gothic architecture of Balluta Bay, shop at the island's largest retail centers, or dine on traditional Maltese cuisine in converted historical buildings.
A Fort Tigne
An 18th-century polygonal fort built by the Order of Saint John to protect Marsamxett Harbour. It is one of the oldest examples of this military architecture in the world.
B Torri ta' San Ġiljan
A 17th-century coastal watchtower built by Grand Master De Redin. It stands on the promenade and has been repurposed to house a restaurant.
C Sliema Point Battery
Artillery battery built by the British between 1872 and 1876. It features distinct Victorian military architecture and currently operates as a restaurant and lido.
Balluta Bay
A small sandy beach and bay located between Sliema and St. Julian's, overlooked by the neo-Gothic Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Sliema Ferry Terminal
The primary departure point for the passenger ferry service connecting Sliema to Valletta, offering a ten-minute transit across Marsamxett Harbour.
F Stella Maris Parish Church
The Stella Maris Parish Church is a Roman Catholic parish located in Sliema, Malta.
G Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Parish Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, or simply known as the Carmelite Church or Balluta Parish Church, is a neo-gothic Roman…
Cambridge Battery
Victorian-era coastal battery completed in 1880. It was originally designed to house a 100-ton RML gun to defend the approach to the Grand Harbour.
I The Point
Malta’s largest shopping mall, located on the Tigne Point peninsula. It features international retail brands and was built on the site of former British barracks.
Plaza
A multi-story shopping center on Bisazza Street featuring a variety of retail outlets, a food hall, and office spaces.
Supreme Cruises: Harbour Cruise
Tour operator providing sightseeing boat trips around the Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour, departing from the Sliema Strand.
Luzzu Cruises
Coastal cruise service offering harbor tours and trips to the Blue Lagoon, with departures located along the main waterfront.
Ta' Kris
A restaurant set in a converted old bakery, specializing in traditional Maltese dishes such as slow-cooked rabbit and beef bragioli.
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