Marsaxlokk is a picturesque fishing village in the south-east of Malta, which is located around the bay with the same name.
Marsaxlokk is one of the most characteristic ports, and is also one of the richest markets on the island , in fact, the largest quantities of fish sold on the island come from here.
It is particularly famous among tourists for its brightly painted fishing boats (Luzzus) and the daily market held on the harbor promenade.
Access : Coordinates: 35.841667, 14.544722 /
Marsaxlokk tourist spots, things to do in Marsaxlokk, where to go in Marsaxlokk & more.
- The colorful traditional Maltese fishing boats called “Luzzu”. : Characteristic of Marsaslokk are traditional fishing boats with double hulls, resistant to bad weather, painted in bright colors and with a pair of eyes painted on the right and left of the bow.
- Fish restaurants : Marsaxlokk is known for its seafood dishes and Many restaurants specializing in fish have opened due to the enormous increase in demand.
- The Sunday Fish Market : The fish market is an attraction of this traditional Maltese village.
- Top sights in Marsaxlokk : To the north of Marsaxlokk Bay is Tas-Silġ Hill, which still contains remains of the megalithic temples of the Tarxien phase. / Marsaxlokk parish church was built in 1897 / Fort St. Lucian / Marsaxlokk Harbour walk / Fort Tas-Silġ / Xrobb l-Għaġin Nature Park / Beaches : il-Ħofra ż-Żgħira (small cove) , il-Ħofra l-Kbira (large cove) / Kalanka Bay.
Go next : St. Peter’s Pool is a popular natural swimming spot. / Sliema / St. Julian’s / Buġibba / Mellieha.
