The small and picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk (pronounced marsa-schlock) is located in the South Eastern part of Malta. The name is a composition of “Marsa” meaning harbor and “Xlokk” meaning southeast in Maltese.
Marsaxlokk has about 3,500 permanent residents and it’s a small fishing village where most of the action revolves around the harbor. The biggest feature is the luzzu boats with their colors and eye in the front, which will protect the boat out at sea.
Despite its small size, Marsaxlokk is of great importance for fish trade in Malta. Most of the fishermen namely come from here and on weekdays the catch is being sold in Valletta.
Marsaxlokk: Things to do and see
St Peters Pool: This stunning rocky part of the shore provides a quiet spot for swimming and sunbathing. Parish Church: Marsaxlokk church is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, The Madonna of Pompeii. There are various village feasts with religious processions and spectacular firework displays throughout the year. Inside the church one can see the statue of the Madonna and Child, which came from Lecce, Italy in 1900. The Fish Market: The popular fish marked attracts hundreds of locals and tourists who are interested in buying the freshest catch. Luzzus: These colourful boats provide a spectacular scene in Marsaxlokk BayA fun fact about Marsaxlokk
It was actually here that the Phoenicians landed on the 800-century and formed the first commercial stations in Malta. When the Ottoman troops began their siege of Malta in the 1500s, they used the harbor as an anchorage place.
Location - Marsaxlokk, Malta
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