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Marsaxlokk: A Beautiful Fishing Village in Malta

Marsaxlokk: A Beautiful Fishing Village in Malta

Marsaxlokk pronounced ‘mar-sha-shlock’ Marsaxlokk lies in the Southeastern part of Malta. This is a beautiful fishing village and one of the oldest ports in Malta, with the population of 3,277 people. The name Marsaxlokk is derived from Mersa, an Arabic word meaning harbor and Xlokk meaning south eastern wind of the Mediterranean. Thus, Marsaxlokk implies [...]

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Luzzu: Colorful Maltese Fishing Boat

Luzzu: Colorful Maltese Fishing Boat

Luzzu: Colorful Maltese Fishing Boat Luzzu is the colorful traditional shipping boat of the Maltese Islands and is often called LOOTZOO in Malta.  The Luzzu has gained the importance of an unofficial national symbol of Malta considering its historical and till date commercial importance to the Maltese village. These distinctive boats are painted with bright [...]

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