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Marsaxlokk: Malta's Fishing Village
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- Location and Overview
- Located 12 km south-east of Valletta, Marsaxlokk is a typical fishing village
- Harbour hosts approximately 70% of Malta's fishing fleet
- Known for its photogenic harbour and authentic Maltese seafaring life
- Historical Significance
- First Phoenicians landed at Marsaxlokk Bay
- Hosted Turkish fleet during 1565 Great Siege
- Napoleon's troops moored here in 1798
- Site of 1989 Gorbachev-Bush summit on warship
- Main Attractions
- St. Peter's Pool offers natural sunbathing platforms
- Ghar Dalam Cave contains oldest prehistoric site in Malta
- Sunday fish market features Mediterranean marine species
- Fort Saint Lucian features Malta's second-largest watchtower
- Church of Our Lady of Pompeii welcomes pilgrims annually
- Practical Information
- Fish market operates every Sunday, best visited early morning
- Numerous restaurants serve typical Maltese cuisine
- Barceló Fortina Malta recommended for accommodation