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Sliema
The islands' busiest residential seafront: shopping, promenades, ferries to Valletta and a wide choice of apartments.
Last verified: 30 September 2026
Sliema is the most established expatriate and professional hub, with a long seafront promenade, cafés and shops, and easy ferry access to Valletta.
- Lifestyle
- Urban, cosmopolitan, sea-facing; well served by amenities.
- Transport
- Frequent buses, Valletta ferry, walking distance to St Julian's and Gzira.
- Healthcare
- Private clinics and pharmacies; hospital within 20 minutes.
- Education
- Private and international schools in the vicinity.
- Property market (general information)
- Modern apartments, penthouses and Special Designated Area developments such as Tigné Point; among the highest prices on the islands (general information).
- Cost of living (general information)
- Higher than the national average for rent (general information).