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St Julians
Initially a
fishing village, later turned to a summer residence for
wealthy locals and now developed into one of the Island's
mostly fetched resorts for night life and entertainment,
especially for the youngsters and the middle aged. Within
walking distance to Paceville, this village still retains some
of it's old dwellings and boat houses.
The small bay still
shelters numerous coloured Maltese boats that are berthed here
all year long. St Julians derives it's name from the Patron
Saint of hunters.St
Julians is a village for all ages and walks of life.
The young at heart will enjoy nearby
Paceville - this locality offers much to tourists looking for
nightlife entertainment, including discos, bars , Casino ,
restaurants and other entertainment.
Sliema and St Julians resort are
Malta's main coastal resort towns and a heartland for
shopping, entertainment and café life. They are also key
commercial and residential areas with some of Malta's newest
hotels and apartments. Sliema, once a fishing town, began to
develop in the early 20th century as small resort for
wealthier Valletta residents. Their elegant villas and town
houses line the quieter back streets.
The sea front from Gzira
to St Julian's, which offers first stunning views across to
Valletta and then open horizons, is a popular meeting place
and ideal for walkers and joggers. St Julian's and Paceville
are Malta's main nightlife areas. Picturesque St Julian's Bay,
still used by fishermen, is lined with bougainvillea-clad
cafés and restaurants. Paceville offers a vibrant nightlife to
suit all tastes. Choose from the latest in club DJ music to
quieter piano bars, an elegant casino and superb restaurants.
Inland from these coastal resorts lie some of Malta's most
urban yet sought-after residential areas.
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