The popularity of this resort, probably even surpasses Slim, because, in addition to the usual attributes of the tourist town (restaurant hotels, etc.), one of the districts of St. Julians is the so-called entertainment mecca, Paceville. ±​​$ br >

St. Julian's is in the north-east of Malta. It was named in honor of St. Julian the Hospitable, or the Poor - the legendary medieval saint whose cult became stronger on the islands thanks to the Order of the Knights-Johannites. The population of St. Julians is approx. 8,000 people. It is believed that living here is prestigious.

The Story of St. Julians

Until the beginning of the 19th century, the shore on which modern St. Julian's stands was almost deserted - here they were afraid to settle because of possible pirate raids .The whimsical form of the shore with two bays (internal and external) was patrolled by the so-called militia - something like the militia of Malta, a medieval education .In the second half of the 17th in .here appeared the first fortifications, as well as the Spinola Palace, which was occupied by the French during their invasion at the end of 18th in .At 19 in the .on the outskirts of St. Julians, the British built barracks .Also, it gradually became a resort village, what remains, in general, and to this day .

How to get

Buses number 12, 13 car.

Climate

St. Julian's hotels

St. Julians is a resort town with hotels of any star rating, as well as apartments / apartments for rent.

• 5 * hotels: Corinthia San Gorg, Hilton Malta, InterContinental Malta, Le Meridien St.Julians, Radisson SAS Bay Point Resort, The Westin Dragonara Resort, Corinthia Marina Hotel
• 4 * hotels: Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel, Hotel Bernard, Hotel Juliani, President Hotel
• 3 * hotels: Alfonso Hotel, Rafael Spinola Hotel, Valentina Hotel, Burlington Aparthotel
• 2 * hotels: Dean Hamlet Holiday Village, San Gorg Hotel

Cuisine and restaurants of St. Julians

Most cafes, restaurants, pizzerias, bars are located in Pacheville, however, along the promenade, something comes across. The description of some restaurants can be found on Webstorm's resource, and you can read reviews about some of them in the LJ-Community dedicated to Maltese restaurants

• Category 1 establishments (mostly restaurants of expensive hotels): Barracuda Restaurant, Blue Elephant Restaurant, Bottega Del Vino, Carissa / Al Fresco Restaurant, Corsairs Restaurant, Da Marina Restaurant, Dragonara Casino Brasserie, Eastern Breeze, Fra Martino Restaurant, Gallerie San Georges , Hard Rock Café, Harruba Restaurant, Il-Frejgatina Restaurant, The Kontiki Restaurant, The Kuo 'Ta Restaurant, La Dolce Vita, Le Bistro Restaurant, Le Petillant, Narcis Restaurant, The House Restaurant, Oceana Restaurant, Palio's Restaurant, Paranga Restaurant, Quadro Restaurant, San Giuliano Restaurant, Scirocco Restaurant, Soprano Restaurant, Terrace Restaurant, The Casino Brasserie, The Edge Restaurant, Villa Brasserie
• Category 2 Restaurants: All Seasons Restaurant, Antonio's Restaurant, Lulu Restaurant, Peppino's Restaurant & Winebar, Red Aroma Restaurant, Vinotheque, Zest Restaurant
• Category 3 establishments: Alfonso's Restaurant, Café 24, La Bajja Pool Bar & Grill, Paparazzi Restaurant, Zeppi's Restaurant
• Category 1 snack bars: Lobby Bar, Paranga Lido, Pool Bar Restaurant, Raffael
• Catering services in category 2: Buon Café and Pizzeria, Burger King (St. Julian's), Nove Wine & Beer, Pizza Hut (St. Julian's), SJI's Smooth Jazz Inc. Snack Bar

Shopping: shops

In St. Julian's there are big supermarkets Arkadia Foodstore, Park Towers, Scotts Supermarket, and small shops.

Where to buy everything else?

The largest shopping complex of St. Julian's is Bay Street, which includes, for example, such brands as Adidas, Chilli, Ecco, French Connection, Gas, Guess, Marks & Spencer, Mexx, Tommy Hilfiger, etc. In addition, music, and bookstores, restaurants and coffee shops. Another shopping center - Portomaso Shopping Complex, which is located in the first and so far only in Malta skyscraper - Portomaso, which can also be purchased from food to fashion (there are several outlets). Souvenirs are sold mainly in Pacheville.

Branch offices

• HSBC (bank branch, ATM, automatic currency exchange and deposit taking) are located on St.Georges Road. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs from 08:30 to 13:30, Fri 08:30 to 16:30, Sat from 08:30 to 12: 30

• Bank of Valletta (BOV) (bank branch and ATM) are located on Dragonara Road. Opening hours: Mon - Thu from 08:30 to 14:00, Fri from 08:30 to 15:30, Sat from 08:30 to 12: 30

BOV ATMs are also on / in the Dragonara Casino, Mayfair Complex, Portomaso, St. Petersburg. George's Road

Pharmacy

• Balluta Pharmacy 30, Triq il-Kbira St. Julians
• Melita Pharmacy 127, Triq San Gorg, St. Julians
• St. Julians Pharmacy 24, Triq G. Borg Olivier, St. Julians

Beaches of St. Julians

Dragonara Point, St. George's Bay.

Entertainment, excursions and attractions of St. Julians

Fortification

• The watchtower of St. St. George's tower (17th century) It was built by the order of the Grand Master of the Order of the Lausaris Ioannites.
• Coastal fortifications (coastal entrenchments) (second half of the 18th century) were built during the reign of the Grand Master of the Piento Ioannite Order.
• Barracks of St. George (St. George's barracks) (19 century.), Which were intended for British royal engineers. A magnificent example of British colonial architecture.

Palaces and villas

• The Spinola Palace (2nd half of the 17th century) was erected by the Marquis of Francesco Napoleone Spinola di Roccaforte in the picturesque bay that bears his name. The palace was intended including "for the amusement of the public" - in its gardens performances were staged. During the French invasion was occupied by the French. Now it houses a restaurant.
• Dragonara Palace (the second half of the 19th century) - the former residence of the banker Emanuel Chicluna, and now - the casino.

Churches and Chapels

• Parish Church of Sts. Julian's (St. Julian's Parish church) (built in the 20th century)
• The old church of St. Juliana Old St. Julian's church (built in the 17th century)
• Immaculate Conception church (built in the 17th century by the Marquis of Spinola).
• Church of St. Rita (St. Rita Church) (built in the 20th century, given to the Augustinians)
• The Church of Our Lady - the Mother of the Good Counsel (built in the 20th century, given to the Augustinian). Sunday Masses are conducted in English (beginning at 11:30 am)
• Church of St. Clara (Church of St. Claire) (built in the 20th century, given to the Franciscans)
• The Millenium Chapel (built in the 20th century) is a kind of oasis of peace and faith in the heart of Paceville, the "entertainment mecca."

Festivals

• The Virgin of Mount Carmel (Balluta) - last week of July
• St. Julian - last week of August

Casino

Dragonara Palace.

Night life

Paceville, the "heartland" of St. Julian's, is known all over Malta .This is a cluster of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, discos, shops and hotels .If earlier in Pachevil you could find a place for almost every taste (first of all, we are talking about the style of music played in this or that institution), in recent years the preference has been given to the tastes of "yellow-faced youth", so basically it can be found on sparkling in the streets of the streets of Pacheville .People older and quieter in this place is unlikely to be interested in spending all evenings, although a couple of times to look at the liked bar or club, of course, you can .

Casino

Dragor's Palace.

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