Marsaxlokk is a typical mediterranean fishing village located in the south eastern part of Malta and its name comes from marsa, which means “port” and xlokk, which is the local name for south east.

With it’s picturesque seaside location, Marsaxlokk is the main fishing village. It is common to see  fishing nets spread on the quay to dry in the sun and, quite often, fishermen can be seen mending these nets using traditional methods. This place has charm and gives a feeling of peace and serenity. One can notice  many decorative “eyed” boats, called luzzu, these eyes are believed to protect the boats, and its owners, from the evil eye.

On Sundays an open air market is set to sell various species of fish freshly caught , souvenirs, clothing, home decorations, plants and some delicious typical maltese food. Marsaxlokk also offers some great walks through country side, cliffs  and rocky bays .

It takes about 35 minutes from Valletta by public bus to reach Marsaxlokk.