Malta travel guide
What to see in Sliema
A seafront promenade, shopping and a direct ferry to Valletta.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
Sliema highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Tower Road promenade
A walk along the sea, with pools carved into the rock.
- Ferry to Valletta
It crosses the bay with views of the city walls.
- Manoel Island
With Fort Manoel, in the bay.
- Shopping streets
Shops and cafés.
- Boat trips
Harbour cruises and trips to Comino leave from here.
Day trips from Sliema
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Sliema
Any time of year is good to travel to Sliema: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the pastizzeria. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Malta guide.
Frequently asked questions about Sliema
What to see in Sliema?
Tower Road promenade, Ferry to Valletta, Manoel Island, Shopping streets and Boat trips.
What to see in Sliema in one day?
Don’t miss Tower Road promenade, Ferry to Valletta, Manoel Island, Shopping streets and Boat trips. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Sliema?
Any time of year is good to travel to Sliema: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
What day trips can you take from Sliema?
Harbour cruise.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.