Where is Marsaxlokk Malta?
Where is Marsaxlokk Malta?
Marsaxlokk: Malta’s fishing village – travel guide and tips. The small and picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk (pronounced marsa-schlock – meaning Southern Port) is located in the South Eastern part of Malta, adjacent to Żejtun, Marsaskala and Birżebbuġa.
What to do in Marsaxlokk?
A walk along the Marsaxlokk harbour presents local fishermen busy mending their fishing nets in the street and fleets of colourful traditional Maltese boats (called Luzzu) still in use to this day. Restaurants, bars and cafes line the waterfront so you are spoilt for choice if the sea air suddenly brings on your appetite.
What is the Marsaxlokk open market?
The Marsaxlokk open market sets up shop from Monday to Saturday along the quay with stalls selling a variety of food, clothes, souvenirs, ornaments, paintings and traditional objects – however on Sundays it extends farther, focusing mainly on the retailing of fish caught by local fishermen.
Who is the Marsaxlokk church dedicated to?
The Marsaxlokk church was built in 1897 and is dedicated to the Madonna of Pompeii. The village holds three annual religious celebrations: on the 8th of May, on the first Sunday in August and the first Sunday in October.
