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Travel Destination Guide - Marsascala
Marsascala (Malta) 
Marsascala Information
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Marsascala, situated on the south east coast of Malta (7 mls SE of Valletta and 4½ mls from the airport) is a modest fishing village with a peaceful bay and promenade. It is still comparatively unspoilt despite some recent development.
In Marsascala you will find some of the best restaurants specializing in fish cuisine, but other specialties like Pizza and others are also found in this village. Of course you will find all you need from the supermarket and other shops, banks in the main village centre.
Marsascala is still one of Malta`s undiscovered gems of the maltese islands. It is less populated than the larger more up market resort areas of malta. Anyone looking for a more peaceful area to enjoy the sea front, beautiful views ,fish cuisine , and scuba diving will find Marsascala to be a great holiday resort area.
This area caters for the mid-market peace-seekers, looking for tranquility. The accommodation here apart from 3 hotels is mainly self-catering and guesthouse-type lodging.
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There are beaches but bathing can be done from flat rocks either in Marsascala or at neighbouring St Thomas Bay.
The shopping here is very limited, but a better choice can be found in Zabbar, 2 miles away.
During the daytime activities mainly include water sports and walks. Scuba diving and tuition is also available at Marsascala.
The nightlife is very limited, there are a few bars, or entertainment at the Corinthia Jerma Palace hotel.
There are several cafes and some good fish restaurants, serving local specialities.
There are more activities in the area around 30 mins drive or less, these include;
Scuba Diving, Sunbathing at the Beaches, Paddleboat rentals, Wind Surfing, Surfing, Water Skiing, Snorkeling , Swimming Boating rentals, Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing, Sailing, Yachting, Jet Skiing, Horse riding, Hiking, Cycling Bike Rentals, Tennis, Golf, Ice Skating, Parasailing, Paragliding, Skydiving are all available at Marsascala.
Marsascala Suitability ProfileSun Snow Beaches History/Culture Romance Peace & Quiet Hustle & Bustle | Activity & Adventure Famous Landmarks Water Sports Natural Beauty Art & Architecture Family Entertainment Good Nightlife | Safari Plenty of Restaurants All Inclusive Hotels Luxury Accommodation Plenty of Shops |
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Population: 398.500
Languages: Maltese and English (both official)
Currency: Maltese lira
Currency code: MTL
Local Times:
Malta - Valletta
Country Dialling Code: +356
Voltage: 240V 50Hz
Electrical plugs:
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The five Maltese islands-Malta, Gozo, Comino, Comminotto, and Filflawith-have a combined land area of just 122 sq miles featuring narrow cobblestone streets, crowded with Norman cathedrals and baroque palaces. The countryside is littered with the oldest known human structures in the world. Malta is very good at selling its romantic past of Copper Age temple builders and crusading celibate knights, and it has used this image to crank up a formidable tourism industry. Not that the islands are overrun with highrise resorts - yet.
It has been said that the Maltese islands are the 'open air museum of the Mediterranean', offering 7,000 years or more of history to explore with numerous cultural, historical and megalithic sites unique in the world. The islands boast prehistoric ruins older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Egypt, and are steeped in the legacy of the medieval order of the Knights of St John, who used the island as their stronghold for defending Christendom.
The main island of Malta, covering just 95 square miles (246 sq km), is also a popular holiday destination because of its secluded bays and sandy beaches, washed by unpolluted clear blue waters. Set against the backdrop of the island's scenery and its honey-coloured stone buildings, Malta is alluring and fascinating.
Malta and its little sister island, Gozo, are not stuck in a time warp, however. The islanders enjoy life to the full, and the calendar is filled with summertime 'festas' with fireworks and revelry in every little parish in honour of the village patron saints, as well as the major carnival in early spring every year. The capital, Valletta, besides offering some awesome Baroque buildings and fortifications as its main sightseeing attractions, is bustling and bursting with restaurants and cafes. The island's compact size is also a plus for visitors; it takes no more than an hour to drive between any two points on the main island, and there is very little open space. The dense population means that the island is virtually one large urban area, with buildings occupying every inch.
Malta lies about 60 miles (97km) south of Sicily and 160 miles (257km) north of Libya, a strategic position in the Mediterranean that has made the islands a crossroads of history. The last occupiers were the British, who granted Malta independence in 1964, but the biggest and most unique influence was left by the Knights of St John, to whom the island was donated in 1530; the Knights reigned supreme over the island for 270 years, building magnificent churches and monuments to themselves.
Malta has its mysteries too, in the form of 30 prehistoric sites boasting massive Neolithic temples, considered to be the oldest freestanding stone buildings known to man. |
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