Overview
Sliema and St Julian's form Malta's most modern and built-up tourist corridor, offering the island's highest concentration of hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops. The town features a well-developed sea front with shaded seating areas, stone beaches with clean swimming areas, and free wireless internet along the promenade.
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Before you go
Connectivity
Free wireless internet is available at many sea front cafes and seating areas. Local SIM cards from providers like Epic, Vodafone, and Melita are readily available for mobile data.
Culture
Malta is very Catholic. Excessive drunken behaviour is frowned upon, and topless sunbathing is illegal. Street names appear in both Maltese and English.
Money
Malta uses the Euro (€). ATMs are widely available. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shops in this tourist area.
Safety
Petty theft is the main concern in this busy tourist area. Exercise standard precautions but know that violent crime is rare.
Transport
Sliema is well-connected by bus to Valletta (20 min) and the airport (30 min). The sea front and shopping areas are walkable. Ferries to Valletta operate from the harbour.