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Malta · Town · Northern Harbour district · General information

Sliema

Also: Tas-Sliema

The islands' busiest residential seafront: shopping, promenades, ferries to Valletta and a large stock of apartments popular with international residents.

Last verified: 1 October 2026
Il-Fortizza on the Sliema promenade
Photo: Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sliema grew in the nineteenth century as a summer resort for Valletta families and is now the most densely built residential town in Malta. The Strand and Tower Road promenades, the Tigné Point development, the Valletta ferry and a wide choice of shops, offices and restaurants make it the practical centre of expatriate life. Most housing is apartments, from older blocks to new seafront developments.

Character
Urban, international and convenient; busy traffic and limited parking.
History
Developed from a fishing and summer-house settlement in the 1800s; heavily redeveloped since the 1960s.
Lifestyle
Urban, cosmopolitan, sea-facing; well served by amenities.
Amenities
Supermarkets, banks, clinics, gyms, language schools, co-working and the Tigné shopping centre.
Schools & education
State primary and secondary schools; several independent schools within a short drive.
Healthcare
Gżira health centre adjacent; private clinics; Mater Dei 10–15 minutes.
Transport
Frequent buses to Valletta and St Julian's; Valletta ferry from the Strand.
Shopping
Bisazza Street, the Strand and The Point at Tigné.
Restaurants & cafés
Seafront restaurants and cafés along the promenades; international cuisine.
Recreation
Promenade walks, rocky foreshore swimming at Exiles and Font Għadir, sailing from the marina.
Beaches & coast
Rocky foreshore (Exiles, Font Għadir); sandy beaches are in the north.
Property market (general information)
Mainly apartments and penthouses; seafront and Tigné Point command the highest prices in Malta.
Rental market (general information)
The deepest rental market in Malta; furnished apartments dominate.
Cost of living
Higher than the national average for rent (general information).
MPRP relevance
Many Sliema properties exceed the MPRP purchase and rental minimums; the marketplace screens listings against the thresholds.

No current listings in Sliema in the marketplace right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sliema like to live in?

Dense, convenient and international: seafront promenades, shops, offices, the Valletta ferry and the largest rental market in Malta, mostly apartments. It is the most expensive area; parking and traffic are the trade-offs. See the Sliema guide and current listings.

Last verified: 1 October 2026 EDITORIAL-MARKET

Sources & Verification

Verified 1 October 2026 against the sources below

  • OpenStreetMap — place coordinates

    OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Secondary

    Coordinates for localities, beaches and services (approximate, community-maintained)

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