Sliema.

The two best things about Sliema are its views and its location. Below is a wonderful evening view, from the top of the Marina Hotel in Selima, across the water to Valletta, with a rollover of a view from the same position during the day.

These views will probably bring back memories for Pat and David whose company we enjoyed when we stayed at the "Marina" in March 2000.

Above, moored at its berth in Sliema is the ferry, which is a quick and inexpensivee way to get to Valletta and back. In the background is the inevitable crane indicating yet more building work in progress.

Although we spent our first two holidays in Malta in Sliema we definitely prefer the comparative tranquility of the north end of the island and St Paul’s Bay to the hustle and bustle of Sliema. Nevertheless views across Sliema Creek to Valletta are superb and it is an excellent centre to use the bus service to get to all parts of the island. However, it’s not an ideal walking location, although we have often enjoyed strolls between the Sliema and both Valletta and St Julian’s Bay, which is located along the coast to the north. Click here for details of a walk from Valletta to Sliema and on to St. Julian's Bay..

Selima - The view of the town's seafront from the top of the Marina Hotel.

Another view of Valletta from Sliema.