St. Julian's (Maltese: San Ġiljan) is a town in Malta.
Understand
[edit]This town is situated on the coast, north of Valletta. It is known for tourism-oriented businesses, such as hotels, restaurants and nightclubs, which are centred mainly in an area known as Paceville.
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Map of St. Julian's
See
[edit]- 1 Spinola Palace (Palazz ta' Spinola). Built in the 17th century by Fra Paolo Rafel Spinola, a knight of the Order of St. John.
- 2 Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. Roman Catholic chapel built in 1687.
- 3 Saint George's Tower (Torri ta' San Ġorġ). A small watchtower. It's part of the Lascaris towers, a series of watchtowers constructed by the Order of Saint John between 1637 and 1652. Notice that the tower is located on the grounds of a hotel.
Do
[edit]- 1 [formerly dead link] Dragonara Palace. Built in 1870, and now a casino.
Buy
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[edit]- 1 Claudio's Pizzas, 22 Ball Street.
- 2 The Beer Garden, 1969 Triq Ross.
- 3 eeetwell, Triq Santu Wistin San Ġiljan.
- 4 Halo Kebab & Tacos, St George's Road.
- 5 Alice Pizza, 137 St George's Road.
Mid-range
[edit]- 6 Shoreditch Bar and Kitchen, 43 Wilga St.
- 7 Wigi's Kitchen, Triq Censu Tabone St.Julians.
- 8 Two Buoys, 106 Triq Spinola San Ġiljan.
- 9 Peperoncino, 8 Triq Il- Bajja.
- 10 Buffalo Bill's, Triq Il- Knisja.
Splurge
[edit]- 11 Caviar & Bull, Corinthia Hotel St. George's Bay San Ġiljan.
Drink
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[edit]- 1 Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa, 39, Main Street, Balluta Bay (on St Julians Promenade), ☏ +356 2311 0000, fax: +356 2311 0001, [email protected]. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Le Méridien St Julians is set on the ground of a 19th-century villa. Spa facilities include: indoor pool, fitness centre, sauna, Jacuzzi, squash court, etc. It also offers a rooftop pool with views of the Bay. Rooms all have a balcony, some of them overlooking the sea. Large bathroom, in-room safe, television, movie selection, refreshment centre and internet connection. The main restaurant Scirocco offers buffet options and the KuDeTa Lounge Bar is ideal for a snack at any time of the day. The Pool Bar & Grill is also available in summer. Kids' Club (indoors) available. Varies from around €70 up to €190 per night for the standard room, depending on the season, availability and length of stay.
- 2 Hilton Malta, Portomaso, ☏ +356 21-383-383, fax: +356 21-386-386. On Portomaso waterfront, 15 minutes drive from Valletta.
- Hotel Juliani, 12 St.George's Rd, ☏ +356 2138 8000, fax: +356 2138 7800, [email protected]. Centrally located boutique hotel. The rooms are large, well furnished and maintained and comfortable, overlooking Spinola Bay. The staff is helpful. €170 - 230.
- Radisson Blu Resort, St. George's Bay, ☏ +356 2137 4894. From the hotel, views can be seen from the historic Grand Harbour in the east, all the way to the Island of Gozo in the west.
- 3 The Westin Dragonara Resort, Dragonara Road, ☏ +356 21 381000, fax: +356 21 381347, [email protected]. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. 5-star luxury resort. Perched on a 74,000-square-meter private peninsula. Opulent grounds and historic buildings.
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