Marsaxlokk - Location

Location

Marsaxlokk is about 35 minutes from Valletta by public bus No. 81. The village is approached via a long, narrow, straight road with vineyards on both sides.The bay is at the south-east end of the island and is memorable for the many colourful, traditional fishing boats called luzzu . The painted eyes on these luzzus are believed to protect the boats from danger. Tourists visit the town for the picturesque photo opportunities of the bay filled with colourful fishing boats, plethora of seafood restaurants and the very busy Sunday market that sells everything from fish, local produce and groceries to souvenirs,clothing and footwear.

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