Marsaxlokk is a small fishing village at the southern end of Malta. We had originally planned on anchoring outside the village to ride out the winds before we got the mooring, so we opted to take the bus instead.
The village has a ‘shabby chic’ look due to the decaying limestone buildings at the waterfront.
Sunday is market day, when the fishermen bring their catch in and sell directly to the public. However, that means getting to town early in the morning, which we weren’t likely to do, so we opted for a weekday when things would be a bit less crowded. It’s still a charming place, just quieter. The boats (called luzzu) are brightly painted and have eyes painted on the prow to ward off bad weather.
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