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MARSAXLOKK Marsaxlokk has seen two historical landings. On the 18th May 1565 the Turkish Fleet entered the harbour to commence an attack on the Knights of St. John. In 1798 the Knights surrendered soon after Napoleon's troops landed here. Today Marsaxlokk is for sure the most picturesque, and fascinating fishing village on the island. Visitors will see dozens of Luzzi and Kajjiks (traditional fishing boats) painted in vivid colours, with eyes on each side of the boat as a good-luck charm to ward off the dreaded evil eye. Popular with locals and tourists alike, is a small daily market, and a bigger market on Sundays.
MARSASCALA Marsascala - Even though there has been a great deal of development in Marsascala during the recent years, luckily this bay did not lose it's authentic fishing village character. Today you can still see a number of fishing boats, the original salt-pans and "Il-Maghluq", the inland sea. However this village offers modern facilities such as bars, pubs, a disco, a cinema complex, hotels and an impressive number of restaurants serving cusines from around the world. This village is a very popular bathing resort particularly with locals. St. Thomas, which is within walking distance from Marsascala, is quieter, and its small sandy and rocky beach attracts a considerable number of people.
BIRZEBBUGIA Birzebbugia is a quiet fishing port and small resort on the western side of Marsaxlokk Bay. Its population has swelled with the influx of workers employed at the nearby Malta Freeport and container terminal. The village is perhaps best known for the important archaeological sites on its outskirts. Ghar Dalam caves provides evidence of the earliest human activity in Malta, dating back to the Neolithic Period around 5000 BC. The caves also revealed fossilised bones of numerous animals such as dwarf elephants. This suggests that the Islands were once a land bridge to continental Europe. Other remains include those of a prehistoric temple or settlement, Borg-in-Nadur, which date from the Bronze Age. The settlement was fortified with a large stone wall which is still visible today. Another cave to visit is Ghar Hasan, about 2.5 km along the road to Zurrieq. According to legend it was used by a 12th century Saracen pirate, Hasan. |
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Sliema, ST. Julian’s and Paceville Mdina, Rabat, Mosta, Ta Qali and Dingli Three Cities – Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua Bugibba, Qawra and St. Paul’s Bay Fishing Villages – Marsaxlokk, Marsascala and Birzebbugia |
