Car Hire Sliema

Sliema is an impressive town on the northeastern coast of the island Malta with about 20,000 inhabitants in an area of approximately one and a half square. The former fishing village has blossomed in recent years to an attractive holiday resort. Today, Sliema is one of the most popular holiday destinations on Malta, at the same time however it has retained its original charm. You can still always there find meaning literally Sliema: peace.

Traces of the famous Knights, which gave its name not only of the island, but they turned almost into a fortress, find anywhere on Malta. As well as in Sliema. Here is also the legendary Fort St. Elmo, which was built in 1552 by the Spanish architect Pedro Pardo found next to some medieval towers. At the time, it was used mainly for the protection of the harbour. As a peninsula is situated directly on the top, you have a fantastic view of the Mediterranean Sea from there.

Sliema was a privileged place for the summer residence of the inhabitants of nearby Valettas at the beginning of the 20th century. Even today, some Palace-like villas along the roadsides of the Inland leading ways offer an impressive sight. However the animated, 3 km long promenade of Sliema invites you to stroll. Especially in the evening, here is a popular meeting place of the Maltese.

The coast in the area of Sliema is lined with small, romantic bays, which are usually only with a rental car. Because the place was marked in its history by the British, English talks here in contrast to other areas to Malta.