St Julian’s

St Julian’s is one of Malta’s major tourist resorts comprising Paceville, Portomaso, Mercury Towers, and St George’s Bay. In Maltese St Julians is called San Giljan. While retaining much of the typical Mediterranean culture inherent in the Maltese islands, the relatively modern town of St Julians is also the entertainment capital offering anything you can imagine that is fun and leisure. St. Julian’s was once a fishing village; only a few fishermen remain. The modern trade in St. Julian’s is connected with tourists and nightlife.

History of St Julian’s

The town bears the name of Saint Julian, the patron saint of hunters. He is also referred to as Julian the Hospitaller and Julian the Poor.

“đostra” is the name of a very specific competition that is associated with the town’s feast. In this age-old sporting event, competitors must run and climb as far as they can along a greased pole dangling above the ocean. The first person to seize one of the three flags that are hanging over the edge—each flag denoting a different prize—wins.

“Musketterija” is another custom associated with this community’s feast day. It began in 1982 and involves hunters launching black powder-filled blank cartridges from the parish church’s roof while the patron saint statue is being carried out of the building. Many claim that this custom is consistent with the area’s heritage. It had once served as the Knights of Malta’s hunting grounds.

Places of interest in St Julian’s

Balluta Buildings

With a view of Balluta Bay, Balluta Buildings is an Art Nouveau apartment complex. erected in 1928 for the Marquis John Scicluna, it was erected in accordance with Giuseppe Psaila’s ideas. The structure is regarded as one of Malta’s best remaining examples of Art Nouveau architecture.

Dragonara Palace

Dragonara Palace is a palace built in 1870 as a summer residence for the Scicluna family, and it is now a casino called Dragonara Casino.

Paceville

A neighbourhood known as Paceville lies in St Julian’s, the heart of Malta’s nightlife, and is home to a large number of bars, taverns, restaurants, and nightclubs. Paceville is situated between Dragonara Point and Spinola Point, which, in turn, define St. George’s Bay and Spinola Bay. Paceville is well-liked by both residents and visitors and is known as a party destination in Europe.

Portomaso

The renowned residential and commercial complex Portomaso, which won Best Marina complex, has revolutionised the real estate industry. This building, nestled in a St. Julian’s corner, features 406 rooms of the 5-star Deluxe Hilton Malta, a 23-story Business Tower, one of the largest conference centres, restaurants, a shopping mall, a supermarket, and an underground parking garage.

The three bays are present. Balluta Bay is home to the majestic Balluta Buildings, which have Art Deco-inspired architecture, and the Church of St. Julian’s. Overlooking the town’s busiest track and a charming assortment of traditionally painted fishing boats, lies Spinola Bay. The party scene of Paceville is only a short distance away from St George’s Bay, which has a small sandy beach.

Shopping in St Julian’s

Then there is the shopping. With varied small shops dotted along the main coastal road, the biggest shopping mall within St Julian’s is located in Bay Street in the Paceville district. Comprising a shopping complex and several varied diners, it attracts thousands of people to its hub. Close by, there is the Eden Cinema Complex, where one can see some of the newest big-screen releases ahead of the rest of Europe, which generally has to wait longer until language dubbing is finalised. A Casino on the very tip of Dragonara Point – Sits as a beacon of attraction to those who love to add a dash of extra excitement to their night out. Another Casino, namely Portomaso Casino, is located on the edge of Paceville, secluded from the hustle and bustle of the nightlife. It is located in the Portomaso Business and Marina Complex adjacent to the Hilton Malta. There is an also the new shopping complex and arcade in Mercury towers.

The coastal tract of land, which leads one through the entire gamut of diversity that is St Julian’s, stretches from the edge of Sliema and on to Paceville’s limits. This tract provides a superb promenade that is popular as a pleasant walk or jog opportunity. You can occasionally stop to enjoy the sea view to the distant horizon or step down to walk on the rocks along the seashore below. Alternatively, visit any one of the gardens that offer seating and relaxation or playtime for the very young. The promenade also provides a vast selection of top-notch restaurants strategically located in scenic spots. Locals and foreigners aim to visit these restaurants to experience traditional and continental cooking at its best.