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Sliema (or Tas-Sliema) is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta. It is a center for shopping, restaurants and café life. Sliema is also a major commercial and residential area and houses several of Malta's most modern hotels. Sliema, which means 'peace, comfort', was once a quiet fishing village on the peninsula across Marsamxett Harbour from Valletta, but now Sliema and the coastline up to neighbouring St. Julian's constitutes Malta's main coastal resort. Sliema got its name from a chapel dedicated to The Virgin Mary under the title of Star of the Sea, which served as a beacon and a reference point to the few fishermen who lived in that area. The name could have thus also been connected with the first words of the Hail Mary, which in Maltese is "Sliem Għalik Marija". With the 'Għ' being silent so the first part of the phrase would sound like 'Sliem a'. Sliema nowadays has a great deal of turnover of foreign expatriates who reside temporarily. The town was also the residence of the late Dr. George Borg Olivier, former prime minister and architect of Malta's independence as well as the birthplace of former prime minister and leader of the opposition, Dr. Alfred Sant.

Sliema has a number of churches - such as one dedicated to Jesus of Nazareth known as "In-Nazzarenu" and three dedicated to Our Lady - Stella Maris (which is the oldest and Mother parish church dating from 1878) the Sacre Cuor, and Mount Carmel, and another one dedicated to St. Gregory the Great. Like all Maltese towns and villages the annual parish feasts are very popular. Especially the feast held in honour of Our Lady Stella Maris (held in August) and that of the Sacre Cour (July) are among the most popular on the island. While to a lesser extent in popularity are those Our Lady of Mount Carmel (July) and St. Gregory (September).


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  • Fortina Spa Resort (2009-11-22)

    Located in Sliema, Sliema, Sliema, Malta

    Fortina Spa Resort

    The Fortina Spa Resort in Sliema offers over 200 treatments in 4 exclusive spas which makes us one of the best spa hotels in the world: Hypogeum, Belle Époque, Spa Santé, Spa Mediterranée. Accommodation at The Fortina Spa Resort in Sliema offers a 17 storey 5 star hotel, facing south with magnificent views of Valletta’s bastion walls with an additional 4 storey building that houses the World’s 1st Therapeutic Spa bedrooms.

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  • Sliema Homestay Malta (2012-01-10)

    Located in Sliema, Sliema, Sliema, Malta

    Typical charming well kept terraced house located in the major town of Sliema close to all amenities.

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  • Sliema Hotel Restaurant

    Located in Sliema, Sliema, Sliema, Malta

    Sliema Hotel Restaurant

    The Sliema Hotel Restaurant offers a great dining experience. From fresh fish to pasta and from pizza to fillet steaks, our chef uses only the freshest, finest ingredients with no shortcuts. Sliema Hotel Restaurant,serves a vast...

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  • Sliema Diving Center and Shop

    Located in Sliema, Sliema, Sliema, Malta

    Sliema Diving Center and Shop

    Join Sliema Diving Center and Shop and enjoy Scuba Diving WW2 Ships sunk in Malta. PADI advanced courses in Malta we can help with advice, and the necessary equipment and service to make sure your Malta diving holiday will be a great experience! There is...

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  • Hotel Plevna (2009-11-22)

    Located in Sliema, Sliema, Sliema, Malta

    Hotel Plevna

    Hotel Plevna is a superior 3 star hotel with 100 bedrooms located in Sliema. The Plevna Beach Club is situated on the seafront, 200m down the road from the Hotel Plevna in Sliema in Malta.

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  • The Preluna Hotel and Spa (2009-11-22)

    Located in Sliema, Sliema, Sliema, Malta

    The Preluna Hotel and Spa

    The Preluna Hotel and Spa in Sliema offers 150 inland bedrooms, 120 sea view bedrooms, 10 Family rooms and 9 sea view Junior suites, in total 280 comfortable spacious rooms. The Preluna Hotel and Spa in Malta's Sliema also offers various facilities: a sea side lido, out door pool, spa with indoor pool, 2 restaurants, 3 bars, a cafe and conference facilities in Sliema.

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  • Hotel Fortina (2009-11-22)

    Located in Sliema, Sliema, Sliema, Malta

    Hotel Fortina

    The Fortina Hotel is situated on the waterfront in a quieter part of Sliema, overlooking the island’s majestic capital Valletta and offers deluxe rooms, jacuzzi suites and seaview Rooms. The Fortina Hotel has established itself as one of the best short break spa treatment centres, and offers treatments of all kinds to suit all budgets at 4 spas in Sliema.

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  • The Palace Hotel (2009-11-22)

    Located in Sliema, Sliema, Sliema, Malta

    The Palace Hotel

    The Palace Hotel is a stylish Deluxe five star Boutique Hotel lcoated in Sliema. The Palace Hotel and Palazzo Capua, with 149 rooms, are both supplemented by eight unique and individually designed and decorated Suites. The Palace Hotel in Sliema also offers a Spa and Leisure Centre, seven state-of-the-art meeting rooms and the chic & exclusive restaurants all combine to offer the ultimate hotel experience in Sliema.

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  • Homestay Host Family Malta

    Located in Sliema, Sliema, Sliema, Malta

    Homestay Host Family Malta

    Homestay Host Family Malta in Sliema offers the student or tourist the opportunity of living with a local family, sharing their hospitality, meals and their social life. Homestay Host Family Malta,is an English speaking family and the host mother is a qu...

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  • The Marina Hotel (2009-11-22)

    Located in Sliema, Sliema, Sliema, Malta

    The Marina Hotel

    The Marina Hotel in Sliema in Malta has 78 fully air-conditioned rooms and a roof top restaurant which enjoys breath-taking views of Valletta and Sliema Creek. The Marina Hotel’s Roof Top Restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine with a blend of traditional Maltese dishes at its location in Sliema.

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  • The Victoria Hotel (2009-11-22)

    Located in Sliema, Sliema, Sliema, Malta

    The Victoria Hotel

    Designed to meet the diverse accommodation needs of all guests residing at The Victoria Hotel in Sliema, our 120 guest rooms which include 10 Junior Suites offer all the amenities and facilities expected from a superior four star boutique hotel in Malta. The Victoria Hotel also offer Relaxing and Rejuvenating Experiences, special Spa and Wellness Packages as well as the innovative Four Elements Packages at their location in Sliema.

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  • The Plaza Hotel Sliema (2009-11-22)

    Located in Sliema, Sliema, Sliema, Malta

    The Plaza Hotel Sliema

    The Plaza Hotel Sliema and Plaza Regency Hotel lies on the coast road of Sliema offering Superior rooms, Rooms with side sea view and Front Sea view as well as a buffet self service restaurant at their location in Sliema. Rooftop pool and terraces with extensive view and entertainment in our Plaza Regency Bar and on the rooftop pool area at the Plaza Hotel Sliema.

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  • Europa Hotel (2009-11-22)

    Located in Sliema, Sliema, Sliema, Malta

    Europa Hotel

    Europa Hotel in Sliema is located at the sea front promenade with 66 guest rooms including 15 seafront balcony rooms and 6 Self catering studio apartments.

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