Britney’s guidebook - Marsaxlokk
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The small and picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk (pronounced marsa-schlock – meaning Southern Port) is located in the South Eastern part of Malta. Marsaxlokk is popular for a daily open-air market, offering a selection of the finest fish restaurants on the island, for the peaceful walks around the coast and harbour, as well as for its secluded and untainted swimming zones. Locals enjoy the nightlife especially in Summer when you can walk the promenade, grabbing an ice cream as you go and letting the sea breeze cool off the typical Summer heat. On Sundays, many Maltese visit the Marsaxlokk fish market to buy from the morning’s catch.
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Marsaxlokk
The small and picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk (pronounced marsa-schlock – meaning Southern Port) is located in the South Eastern part of Malta. Marsaxlokk is popular for a daily open-air market, offering a selection of the finest fish restaurants on the island, for the peaceful walks around the coast and harbour, as well as for its secluded and untainted swimming zones. Locals enjoy the nightlife especially in Summer when you can walk the promenade, grabbing an ice cream as you go and letting the sea breeze cool off the typical Summer heat. On Sundays, many Maltese visit the Marsaxlokk fish market to buy from the morning’s catch.
Things To Do
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. The statue of the Madonna and child was commission in Lecce, Italy, in 1900.
Marsaxlokk Parish Church
28 San GuzeppThe 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. The statue of the Madonna and child was commission in Lecce, Italy, in 1900.
Located just 15 minutes walk from the village centre towards Birżebbuġa, Fort St. Lucian was built in 1610 by the Order of Saint John to protect Marsaxlokk Bay against Turkish attacks. Through the years, the building has seen several modifications.
The British used it as a munitions depot during World War Two. Currently, it is being used by the Malta Aquaculture Research Centre. Small groups of visitors, up to 5 people, can visit the fort on Saturday morning. For larger groups, an appointment needs to be made beforehand.
St. Lucian's Tower
Triq Il-QajjenzaLocated just 15 minutes walk from the village centre towards Birżebbuġa, Fort St. Lucian was built in 1610 by the Order of Saint John to protect Marsaxlokk Bay against Turkish attacks. Through the years, the building has seen several modifications.
The British used it as a munitions depot during World War Two. Currently, it is being used by the Malta Aquaculture Research Centre. Small groups of visitors, up to 5 people, can visit the fort on Saturday morning. For larger groups, an appointment needs to be made beforehand.
15 minutes uphill from Marsaxlokk village centre lies the area that’s known as Tas-Silġ. This part of Marsaxlokk is mostly known for its archaeological importance, being the site of a shrine that was transferred from one civilisation to another over thousands of years. Unfortunately, the site is open only by appointment with Heritage Malta, so you cannot just go in and visit the remains yourself.
In the area, there is also the Carmelite church, built around 1833 on the site of an older church and dedicated to the Madonna of Snow. The church is open daily for functions and is also used as a retreat centre.
Fort Tas-Silġ is a fort built between 1879 and 1883 by the British at the end of Delimara Point, above il-Ħofra-ż-Żgħira. It was part of a number of fortifications protecting Marsaxlokk Harbour along with Fort Delimara, Fort San Lucian, Fort Bengħisa and the Pinto and Ferretti batteries. The fort today is used by The Island Sanctuary, a charity organisation that takes care of stray and abandoned dogs in Malta.
Fort Tas-Silġ
15 minutes uphill from Marsaxlokk village centre lies the area that’s known as Tas-Silġ. This part of Marsaxlokk is mostly known for its archaeological importance, being the site of a shrine that was transferred from one civilisation to another over thousands of years. Unfortunately, the site is open only by appointment with Heritage Malta, so you cannot just go in and visit the remains yourself.
In the area, there is also the Carmelite church, built around 1833 on the site of an older church and dedicated to the Madonna of Snow. The church is open daily for functions and is also used as a retreat centre.
Fort Tas-Silġ is a fort built between 1879 and 1883 by the British at the end of Delimara Point, above il-Ħofra-ż-Żgħira. It was part of a number of fortifications protecting Marsaxlokk Harbour along with Fort Delimara, Fort San Lucian, Fort Bengħisa and the Pinto and Ferretti batteries. The fort today is used by The Island Sanctuary, a charity organisation that takes care of stray and abandoned dogs in Malta.
There are two markets in Marsaxlokk – where one is essentially the extension of the other. 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. They set up stalls to sell their catch directly to the numerous clients that flock to the Sunday fish market.
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Marsaxlokk Open Market
79 Xatt is-SajjiedaThere are two markets in Marsaxlokk – where one is essentially the extension of the other. 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. They set up stalls to sell their catch directly to the numerous clients that flock to the Sunday fish market.
Xrobb l-Għaġin Nature Park and Sustainable Development Centre is a Government project that aims to safeguard an area of over 155,000 square metres of natural habitat. The park provides a nice walk along the peninsula with stunning views. On site there is also a hostel run by the centre and provides accommodation at very low prices.
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Xrobb l-Ghagin
Xrobb l-Għaġin Nature Park and Sustainable Development Centre is a Government project that aims to safeguard an area of over 155,000 square metres of natural habitat. The park provides a nice walk along the peninsula with stunning views. On site there is also a hostel run by the centre and provides accommodation at very low prices.
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Top Restaurants in Marsaxlokk
Best Fish/Mediterranean Restaurants:
- La Nostra Padrona
- Skuna
- Tartarun
- T' Anna Mari
-Capo Mulini
Traditional Maltese Food:
Ta' Victor Restaurant
- Gozitano