Solaris

Solaris is built around one idea, the ultimate sunglass selection, and its whole focus is sun-wear. It trades from two addresses: Tower Road in Sliema, the seafront resort town on the north-east coast, and Republic Street in Valletta, the capital's main thoroughfare. Both shops are in places UK visitors tend to pass through, which makes them easy to add to a day out. Solaris is listed in our opticians in Malta directory.

The idea is a touch-and-try environment with plenty of choice. Rather than ordering from a picture, you can pick up a pair, check the fit in a mirror and compare shapes, colours and lens tints side by side.

Solaris stocks sunglasses only, so the staff and the shelves are devoted to a single product. That is a different experience from a general optician, where sunglasses sit beside prescription frames. It suits shoppers who know they want a new pair of shades and would like to see a large range in one room, whether for themselves or as a gift.

Brands and styles

The collection is organised by gender, with men, women, kids and juniors and unisex sections, and by brand. Labels include Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Michael Kors, Oakley, Persol, Polaroid, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Ray-Ban, Tom Ford, Unofficial, Versace and Vogue. Shapes range from aviator and cat eye to oval and square, and lenses can be standard or polarised.

Pricing varies with the brand. A Versace VE2251 is shown at €250,00 and a Versace VE4516, new in 2026, at €330,00. Some models offer a custom engraving option. Gift vouchers are sold for anyone who would like to leave the choice to the recipient.

Product listings give practical details such as frame material, lens colour, lens width, temple length and sun protection category, so you can judge size and style before you visit. Kids and juniors have their own section, which helps parents who want proper protection for children in strong sunshine.

Online shopping

If you prefer to shop from home, the website at the shop is available in English and German and can display prices in euros, pounds, US dollars or Swiss francs. Orders are delivered within 48 hours, and standard delivery costs €4.95. The shop promotes a genuine product guarantee and secure shopping guarantee, so you know the glasses are authentic. Returns and shipping terms are set out on the shop's own policy pages.

Sunglasses make a practical souvenir and a good use of an afternoon in Malta, where the sun is strong for much of the year. Our Malta weather guide explains when it is brightest.

The Sliema and Valletta shops

Sliema is a lively seafront town with shops, cafes and a long promenade. Nearby in our directory you will find Adventure Cruises Malta, where a good pair of sunglasses is worth having on deck, and Accurit Accountancy for business support. The Valletta shop is a short stroll from the sights in our Valletta guide, including St John's Co-Cathedral.

For the bastion views and open squares, sunglasses are essential, and the terraces described in our Upper Barrakka Gardens guide are a good example of a place with little shade.

Planning your trip

Browse things to do in Malta for ideas and the best beaches in Malta for places to wear your new pair. Arriving from Britain? See our flights to Malta page.

To ask Solaris about a brand, a model or a voucher, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page. We will pass your message to the business so it can reply. Mention the brand, the shape you like and whether you will collect in Sliema or Valletta, and the answer can be more precise.