Balluta Bay is a bay on the northeast coast of
Malta between the towns of
Sliema and
San Ġiljan. It is a popular recreation spot used for swimming, diving, and water sports, with a triangular
pjazza surrounded by cafés and shaded by
Judas trees. Its skyline is dominated by the
neo-gothic Carmelite Parish Church and the stunning
art nouveau Balluta Buildings comprised of apartment building on the eastern shore, as well as a cluster of terraced townhouses in the local variant of
Georgian-style architecture. The south shore of Balluta Bay features Le Méridien St. Julian's Hotel, built on the grounds surrounding the 18th century Villa Cassar Torregiani.
External Links
Our Lady of Mont Carmel on Emporis.com
Balluta Buildings on Emporis.com