What to Do in Malta in while Staying in Sliema

Spring and summer are some of the best times to experience Malta, especially if you want a trip that balances coastal energy, culture, food and easy day-to-day convenience. Staying in Sliema gives you exactly that kind of base. As a centrally-located boutique hotel, Palazzo Violetta combines a boutique atmosphere with practical comfort, offering suite-style accommodation in a central part of Sliema, close to the seafront, Balluta Bay and the connections that make it easy to explore the rest of the island. The hotel’s accommodation also includes larger suite options, some with terraces and kitchenettes, making it especially well suited to guests who want a more relaxed and spacious stay.

One of the biggest advantages of staying in Sliema is flexibility. Some days can be built around a slow morning by the sea, long lunches and a relaxed evening nearby. Other days can be more active, with time split between Valletta, local events, historic towns and coastal spots. Sliema is one of Malta’s most practical visitor bases, thanks to its waterfront setting, food scene and access to other parts of the island.

Start with the seafront and the rhythm of Sliema

Sliema works beautifully in the warmer months because the area naturally invites you outdoors. The promenade, nearby cafés, coastal views and open-air atmosphere make even a simple morning walk feel like part of the holiday. This is where a boutique stay makes a difference: rather than rushing in and out of a standard room, you can settle into a more comfortable routine and enjoy the pace of the destination properly. Palazzo Violetta’s pool, terrace-led features and suite layouts support that slower style of travel particularly well.

Take the ferry and explore Valletta with ease

One of the easiest and most rewarding things to do from Sliema is visit Valletta. The Sliema – Valletta ferry connects Sliema Ferries with Marsamxett in Valletta and runs at regular intervals, making it a convenient and scenic option for visitors staying on this side of the harbour. That means you can enjoy Malta’s capital without needing to over-plan the day. A few hours in Valletta can include historic streets, churches, museums, harbour views, cafés and evening drinks before returning comfortably to Sliema.

Make room for Malta’s seasonal events

Spring and summer are also when Malta feels especially alive culturally. Official tourism listings highlight a wide mix of events across the warmer months, including festivals, music, food, arts and public celebrations. This gives guests a chance to add something memorable to the trip beyond the usual sightseeing. Whether it is a cultural evening, a local celebration or an event in Valletta or elsewhere on the island, staying in Sliema makes it easier to enjoy that atmosphere and still return to a quieter boutique base afterwards.

Add a cultural day beyond the coast

While Sliema gives you sea views and urban convenience, Malta is at its best when you also explore its historic side. A day trip to historical areas such as Mdina adds contrast to the holiday and brings in a completely different mood – quieter streets, old stone architecture and a stronger sense of Malta’s layered history. This kind of balance is what makes a spring or summer trip especially rewarding: one day can be spent by the coast, another around heritage and culture, and another built entirely around food, events or a slower poolside afternoon.

Try the local food, not just the landmarks

A Malta stay should also include time for local flavours. The Maltese cuisine is deeply Mediterranean, with influences from Sicily and North Africa, and highlights local favourites such as pastizzi, Maltese bread, olive oil, cheese and ftira. In spring and summer especially, food becomes part of the island experience in a very natural way – whether that means a quick savoury stop during the day, a long seafront lunch, or a relaxed dinner after an afternoon by the pool or in Valletta.

End the day the slower way

What makes this kind of stay work so well is the contrast between Malta’s energy outside and the calm you return to afterwards. Palazzo Violetta offers that softer side of the experience: boutique surroundings, more spacious accommodation than a standard hotel room, and a setting that feels personal rather than generic. For guests looking to enjoy Malta in spring and summer without feeling rushed, that combination of location and atmosphere is exactly what turns a short break into a more memorable stay.