Town · Marsaxlokk, Malta

Marsaxlokk

Marsaxlokk
Photo: Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The luzzu boats carry the Eye of Osiris on their prows. Waterfront restaurants serve the day's catch.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 3 of Malta in 3 Days

Visiting Marsaxlokk: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
2 hours
Best time
Sunday morning for the market
Getting there
Bus from Valletta, about 30 minutes

Malta itineraries with Marsaxlokk

Day 3 of Malta in 3 Days

The south coast

How Marsaxlokk fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Blue GrottoWied iż-Żurrieq
  2. 11:00MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk
  3. 12:30Seafood lunch in MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk
  4. 15:00Ħal Saflieni HypogeumPaola
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Marsaxlokk FAQs

When is the Marsaxlokk market?

The main fish market is on Sunday mornings.

What is a luzzu?

A traditional painted Maltese fishing boat.

Is it good for lunch?

Yes, it is known for seafood.

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