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Marsaxlokk Travel Guide: 135 reviews and 379 photos

Marsaxlokk is the second largest natural harbour in Malta ( comes second after the Valletta Harbour ).Still one of the most pictoresque villages in Malta.Best place to see the traditional fishing boats - the Luzzus. The Sunday fish market will give you an idea of our local life and traditional industry. Check my Marsaxlokk tips to read more about the village Church, the tradition of the "Eye of Osiris", Fort San Lucjan and more.

Intro Updated Jun 9, 2006
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The Eye of Osiris Local Customs (3)

Many Luzzus have the 'Eye of Osiris' painted or carved on the bow, a symbol brought to Malta by the Phoenicians . This... more travel advice

The Village festa. Local Customs (3)

The Feast of "Madonna ta' Pompei" is celebated on the First Sunday in August. If you're planning to visit, check with... more travel advice

A cheap but selling advert ! Local Customs (3)

Those olive containers hanged outside this house with the two syllable word 'Gambli' painted on them means all this:... more travel advice

The Maltese Luzzu Favorites (1)

The Luzzu is uniquely Maltese Fishing boat. It is painted in the traditional colures of red, yellow and blue. The Luzzu... more travel advice

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Written Jun 7, 2006

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San Lucjan Tower - Centre for Fisheries Science

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MariaK Sep 5, 2006 at 2:45 AM

Your market "model" asked for 50c per pic jokingly but I'm almost sure she wouldn't mind if you gave her the money :D Beautiful tips, I loved your country and your town. Beautiful.
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Dick33 Sep 5, 2006 at 2:21 AM

I have seen the house befor I thought what a shame it looks like it was once a lovely place to live.
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johanl Jun 10, 2006 at 4:25 AM

Very interesting facts on Malta. One can't understand the future without knowing the history.