St. Julians

Introduction

St Julian Harbour with Boat

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St Julian's, Malta started life as a fishing village, but in recent years has developed into a fashionable resort town full of hotels, restaurants and bars. Just north of St. Julian's is Paceville, with a vibrant nightlife.

Sights and Activities

St. Julian's is centred around a number of bays and inlets. Around Spinola Bay, you can still see a number of fishing vessels, and see fishermen on the dock mending their nets, just steps from restaurants overlooking the bay filled with colourful boats.

The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel sits on the bay front of Balluta Bay.

There is a public beach at St. George's Bay, just north of Paceville.

There is a casino at Dragonara point beside the Westin Dragonara Resort. The casino is built in Villa Dragonara, once the private home of a 19th century Maltese aristocrat.

Paceville Bars

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Getting There

By Car

From the airport, take the main road following the signs to Valletta. Take the Sliema Exit and follow the signs to St. Julian's.

By Bus

As of July 2011, bus service on the islands were taken over by Arriva. The old buses dating back to the British period that plied Malta's streets have been replaced by new buses. Buses are operated by Arriva, and schedules and routes can be found on the Arriva Malta website. Tickets can be bought on board, and fares run from €2.20 for a 2-hour ticket, €2.60 for a day pass or €12.00 for a 7-day pass for non-Malta residents.

Routes servicing St. Julian's and Paceville include routes from Valletta (13, 24, 31 and 32) and from the airport (X2).

Drink

The main nightlife can be found around Bay Street, and Triq Santa Rita, with numerous bars and pubs.

Sleep

A resort town, there are numerous hotels throughout St. Julian's.

Keep Connected

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

External Links

• Online event and party guide of St. Julian's and Paceville