
Tourists to Gzira, particularly enjoy the evening stroll or passegiata along the seafront promenade that begins in Gzira and runs through the nearby resorts of Sliema and St Julian's. The tourists can treat themselves to an endless choice of restaurants and bars along the promenade. Sliema is known for its shopping facilities while St Julian's offer the best possible night life in Malta, thus tourists in Gzira can enjoy the best of both resorts with a short walk along the seafront promenade. The Grand Harbor Cruise and Underwater Cruise are both highly recommended and tourists from Gzira can catch glimpses of Valletta and its Baroque architecture and pay a visit to the many historical buildings, museums and galleries here. Boat cruises are the highlight of a visit to Gzira. Tourists in Gzira can choose their mode of water transport from large yachts, cruises, small pleasure crafts to day trip boats and cruising company tours. Walking along the promenade from its beginning at Gzira to its end would take approximately 3 hours and tourists can walk through resorts of St Julian's, Sliema, Ta'Xbiex, Msida and finally to Pieta. Tourists would be treated to spectacular views, pavement cafes, refreshment kiosks and can rest on benches provided along. Other places of tourist interest in Gzira would be the Strand which is a shopping district on the waterfront. Gardens adjacent to Yacht Marina, Fort Manoel, Monument to Council of Europe, Parish Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and The Stadium which is no longer in use.