8 Reasons To Fall In Love With Marsaxlokk

The iconic fishing village of Marsaxlokk has captured the hearts of locals and foreigners for decades. We rarely stop and appreciate all the beauty and local flair that exists in places like this, so here’s a reminder that we live on a beautiful island.

Sit back, relax, and take a second to remember why Marsaxlokk is a little slice of paradise.

1. That beautiful church

The Church of Our Lady of Pompeii lives up to her name. Stunning, and a piece of history trapped in time.

2. You can spend a night in a Lighthouse

If you’re the type that likes to spend a weekend in a farmhouse to disconnect and recharge, you’ll love this place. An old British lighthouse repurposed into 2 different apartments. The inside is simple, clean and well-maintained, and there are plenty of beautiful beaches and walking trails to keep yourself occupied and retune with nature. Best of all? It’s run by Din l-Art Helwa, and money from renting the place goes into environmental restoration projects.

3. The Sunday fish market

Nothing tastes better during a hot summer than a cold beer and a grilled fish. The Marsaxlokk fish market is going to hit the spot for anyone looking for something tasty to throw on a barbeque.

4. Hidden swimming pools

Most people know about the beautiful St.Peters Pool, but did you know that the whole Delimara area is full of small secret pools waiting to be explored? If you and your friends want to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience, you can book a private boat from the Marsaxlokk Water Polo Club to sail out to one of these uncovered gems. Set up a pick-up and drop-off time that works for you and have fun swimming in solitude.

5. Awesome street art

We swear these are some of the most Instagrammed walls in the country. And who can blame them? The locals are becoming experts at transforming their quiet village into a living art piece.

6. Of course we have to mention the boats

If we didn’t bring up the gorgeous painted luzzu we’re pretty sure we’d be arrested.

7. Xrobb l-Għaġin

This untouched piece of land hosts some of the most beautiful natural scenery you’ll find in Malta. Besides the garigue landscape and blue sea, you’ll also find the ruins of a megalithic temple, and a hostel set up to encourage sustainable development and eco-living.

8. An incredible seafood dinner at The Marsaxlokk Water Polo Club

Tranquility, elegance, attention to detail, and a whole ocean’s worth of flavour. The kitchen at the Marsaxlokk Water Polo Club has got to be Malta’s best kept secret, and its brand new menu means it’s time to get the word out. Every dish is thought out and expertly plated, and between the gorgeous location overlooking the water, the friendly and attentive waiting staff, and the sheer depth of flavour in every bite, no trip to Marsaxlokk can be complete without a visit. If you want to experience how seafood was meant to be cooked, and have the most peaceful dinner ever, there’s no better place.

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