Town in Central Region, Malta
Sliema for solo travelers
Is Sliema good for solo travel?
Malta's seafront expat district, with shops, cafés, promenades and ferries to Valletta. Convenient and safe, a calmer alternative to St Julian's; rents, traffic and rocky beaches are the downsides.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women, including walking the promenade at night. Normal care with drinks and late buses. |
How to meet people in Sliema
English schools with social programs, nomad meetups, run clubs on the Sliema promenade, diving clubs, and hostels in St Julian's.
Good things to do alone
- Run or walk the Sliema seafront promenade
- Take the ferry to Valletta for the evening
- Swim at the Exiles or Tigné rocks
- Browse The Point and the Strand cafés
- Join a boat trip to Comino
Where to stay in Sliema
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Sliema Ferries / The Strand | Waterfront cafés, shopping and the Valletta ferry |
| Tigné Point | Modern apartments, mall and seafront, upscale |
| Gżira / Ta' Xbiex | Cheaper rents and quieter marina streets |
| Balluta Bay | Near St Julian's with promenade and bars |
Solo travel across Malta
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Valletta | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| St. Julian's | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Sliema | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Gozo | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Sliema good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Malta's seafront expat district, with shops, cafés, promenades and ferries to Valletta.
How do you meet people in Sliema?
English schools with social programs, nomad meetups, run clubs on the Sliema promenade, diving clubs, and hostels in St Julian's. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Sliema?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Sliema safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women, including walking the promenade at night. Normal care with drinks and late buses.
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