One of the best places for you to visit in Malta is the neighborhood of Sliema, which is located just opposite Valetta. You will find plenty of things to keep you busy when you are traveling to Sliema, as it is easily accessible by ferry, boasts golden-stone, elegant architecture and can give you stunning views to enjoy. Listed below are some of the interesting things to do in Sliema.
Take the Valetta ferry
The best way to take in your surroundings is to take the ferry, which is convenient as well as affordable. You will be able to see some beautiful views of the walled city of Valetta and the fortified Manoel Island, tempting you to make the journey over and over again.
Check out Tigne Point
Since the 1970s, the British military barracks were unused and they became Tigne Point in the 21st century after receiving a makeover. You will be able to see modern high-rise architecture here and the streets below are lined with a combination of hi-tech offices, shops and luxurious apartments. They are fully pedestrianized, so you can take a leisurely walk. If you cross the bridge, you will come across countless small padlocks, similar to Paris’ Pont des Arts bridge.
Attend a show at Salesian Theatre
The oldest theatre in Sliema has been operating for over a century. The Salesian was restored and later reopened and there are contemporary art exhibitions, music performances and plays held here. The theatre’s proscenium boasts stucco ornamentation and a painting of Giuseppe Cali, ‘The Virtues of Mankind’.
Take a walk along the seaside promenade
The seaside promenade stretches over 2 kilometers and offers the longest stretches of open and unobstructed views of the sea in all of Malta. You will come across a number of other places when you are walking, such as ice cream parlors, churches, a British military base that has now become a restaurant as well as coastal towers hailing from the 17th century.
Take a swim in the Roman baths
While Sliema may not have any sandy beaches, but there are swimming opportunities available. You will find a series of rectangular rock-cut pools below the Surfside restaurant. These come with swimming pool ladders and are protected from the sea currents. They are usually referred to as Fond Ghadir, or Roman Baths, but they are actually from the Victorian Era.
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