Sliema's coast is rocky rather than sandy, with the popular Exiles and Qui-Si-Sana foreshores below the promenade where locals swim off flat slabs. Under Maltese law dogs are allowed on rocky beaches (except Blue Flag and official bathing zones) year-round, while sandy beaches are off-limits to dogs in summer, so the designated Tigné Point dog area is your safest bet in season.
The official designated dog beach for Sliema, a small rocky shore right under the Tigné pedestrian bridge in the heart of town. Being an official dog zone, dogs may swim here, and cafés and shops are only steps away.
Rules: Designated dog beach: dogs may enter the water here. Keep dogs leashed out of the water and clean up after them.
The flat rocky foreshore below the promenade where locals swim off the slabs. Dogs are allowed on the rocks year-round as it is not a Blue Flag beach, but where it is an official bathing area dogs should stay out of the sea.
Rules: Dogs allowed on the rocks; keep them out of the sea in marked official bathing areas. Leash required away from the water.
A small dog-friendly rocky inlet in neighbouring St Julian's, lined with restaurants and the picturesque luzzu fishing boats. An easy promenade stroll from Sliema for a change of scene with your dog.
Rules: Dog-friendly rocky bay; keep dogs leashed around the busy waterfront and clean up after them.
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