Marsaxlokk Travel Guide

 mickeyboy07 Says:  During the 19th century Marsaxlokk became a popular summer resort and a church dedicated to Our Lady of Pompeii became the parish church of the local community in 1897.Built in 1892 it was at first dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary.The church is the site of a national... 

 mickeyboy07 Says:  The main market in Marsaxlokk is on a sunday selling mainly fish,but the usual market is on every day of the week.Mostly selling souveniers to tourists like glass and ceramic ornaments,flags,tea towels,paintings etc.most goods are fairly cheap but depends on what you... 

 mickeyboy07 Says:  Marsaxlokk has one of the prettiest harbours in Malta with lots of brightly coloured fishing boats bobbing about on the water and fishmen arranging their catch nets on the shore.There are a few nice bars and cafe's as well as shops on the waterfronts main st and the fish... 

 Maria81 Says:  Marsaxlokk's most scenic feature is, of course, it's harbour full of colourful fishing boats (luzzu, traditional eyed boats), stalls selling juices, ice cream, as well as all types of local souvenirs. This is also where you arrive if you take one of the open-top buses to get... 

 HORSCHECK Says:  The present Church of Our Lady of Snow was finished in 1833 on the site of an even older church. In 1933 the Discalced Carmelites, also known as Barefoot Carmelites, took over the church and the adjacent buildings. They use it as a centre of vocations as well as a retreat... 

 HORSCHECK Says:  As we hiked from Marsaskala to Marsaxlokk, we were quite hungry on arrival in Marsaxlokk at around lunch time. More by chance than on purpose we spotted Matthew's Bar and Restaurant and as many of the tables were taken we decided to give it a try.Matthew's Bar and Restaurant... 

 Aunt_Bertha Says:  Marsaxlokk is Malta's unofficial luzzu capital. A luzzu is an awesome traditional fishing boat from the Maltese islands. Luzzus are awesome because they are traditionally colorful, painted in bright shades of yellow, blue, red, and green with a pair of eyes at the bow.... 

 pieter_jan_v Says:  The following bus services are available:- Bus 27 regular service from Valletta- Bus 127 regular services from Valletta via Birzebugia- Bus 427 Sliema seafront – Marsaxlokk- Bus 627 Bugibba bus terminusThe Marsaxlokk bus terminal is not at the harbour, but 2 streets up from... 

 HORSCHECK Says:  Although we arrived and left Marsaxlokk on foot, the town is nevertheless reachable by bus. Every 30 minutes bus #27 serves a route between Valetta and Marsaxlokk. A single ticket costs 0,47 Euro (2010).Tickets have to be bought directly from the driver. It is highly... 

 Diana75 Says:   The famous Maltese nougat, made of sugar and roasted almonds or hazelnuts, with different fresh flavours (banana, strawberry, chocolate, vanilla) can be bought from Marsaxlokk's market for a good price. Large pieces cost around Lm 2-3, while there is also a special offer... 

 HORSCHECK Says:  Malta is a member of the European Union since May 2004. On the 1st of January 2008 Malta adopted the Euro as official currency, which makes travels for people coming from the Eurozone much easier.The Euro replaced the Maltese Lira (MTL), which was in circulation since 1972.... 

 HORSCHECK Says:  We came to Marsaxlokk on foot from Marsaskala, which is the next bigger town north of Marsaxlokk.From Marsaskala we went via St. Thomas Bay along the coastline towards Marsaxlokk. The walk took about 1,5 hours and offered splendid views of the steep cliffs and sandy beaches.... 

 Diana75 Says:  The area around the harbour is surrounded by beautiful old buildings, some of them still having facades with old coats of arms.Maintaining the low-density character of the zone is a must and buildings of more than two storeys in height are not permitted.