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Good news! Swimming ban lifted at Qui-Si-Sana beach in Sliema
The temporary ban was put in place on 18th June.

Francesca Vella

Great news for swimmers and sunseekers: the health warning issued earlier this month at Sliema Pitch (Qui-Si-Sana) has now been lifted.

On 18th June, a temporary ban on swimming was put in place following concerns over water quality. However, after days of repeated testing in line with the EU Bathing Water Directive, the Environmental Health Directorate has confirmed that seawater in the area is once again safe for bathing.

That means one of Sliema’s most popular summer spots is back in action – just in time for the peak of the season.

The public is encouraged to stay informed by visiting the Environmental Health Directorate’s official Facebook page, website, or the Bathing Water Quality Portal, where similar updates on bathing zones around Malta and Gozo are posted regularly.

For direct enquiries, you can also contact the Directorate at 2133 7333 during office hours or by email at [email protected].

Grab your towel and sunblock!

25th June 2025


Francesca Vella
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Francesca Vella
Francesca has always felt most at home in a cinema or theatre, particularly if musicals are involved. She loves to read, write, and share about her experiences of both the fictional and the real world.

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