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What a throwback! Do you remember this ice cream van at Qui Si Sana in Sliema?
This ice-cream van is a symbol of summertime joy!

Lyndsey Grima

As the warm summer days approach, memories of childhood summers spent by the beach come flooding back. One particular nostalgic image that captures the essence of those carefree days is the ice cream van at Qui Si Sana in Sliema.

This throwback photo which emerged on the Facebook group ‘Malta taghna w tal-imghoddi' takes us back to a time when the sun was scorching, the sand was warm beneath our feet, and the jingle of the ice cream van's melody filled the air.

Qui Si Sana, a picturesque seaside area in Sliema, Malta, has always been a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. When the temperatures soared and beachgoers sought relief, the ice cream van would make its way down to the beach, bringing smiles and delight to all.

There must have been something magical about the sight of that brightly coloured van parked near the shoreline, with its array of frozen treats waiting to be savoured.

Even today, the ice cream van is still a symbol of summertime joy, offering a momentary escape from the heat and an opportunity to indulge in the simple pleasures of life.

The memories associated with the ice cream van at Qui Si Sana are etched deep in the hearts of those who experienced them. The laughter, the joy, and the simple pleasures of enjoying an ice cream cone by the seaside created lasting impressions that transcend time.

Do you remember the ice-cream van at Qui Si Sana?

18th September 2025


Lyndsey Grima
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Lyndsey Grima
Lyndsey has always been passionate about all things content. She keeps her storytelling skills sharp by exercising physically as she’s a fitness buff and also mentally as she enjoys reading and travelling.

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