| Getting
There: |
Bus number: 17, 19, 20, 22 |
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| About Marsascala: |
In the year 1905 The population of Marsascala was around
53. The population today is in the region of 3,800.
The Maltese name for this area is 'Wied il-Ghajn'. Marsascala
was once a Roman Port. Roman remains lie scattered at
'tar-Rumi', where pre-Roman cart ruts have been noticed.
Though the area is partly ringed by tall white cliffs,
the smooth inlets offered easy access to 16th and 17th
century invaders. The name Marsascala confirms the Sicilian
connection as apparently the word 'marsa' means 'port'
and 'sqalli' means 'Sicilian'
Marsascala was known as a tiny fishing port until the
beginning of the 2nd World War. The people living in
the Cottonera started to build summer houses in Marsascala.
Then later they decided to become all year round residents,
which has slowly transformed the small sleepy fishing
port of Marsascala into the resort that it is today. |
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| Places to Visit in
Marsascala: |
• Mamo tower
• St.Thomas Tower
• The 3 crosses |
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| Activities
& Entertainment: |
Cinema, Pubs & Bars,
restaurants, the promenade, St Thomas Bay. |
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| Shopping: |
Shopping is limited but all necessities can be found |
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| Beaches in Marsascala: |
There are rocky beaches in Marsascala,
and the small sandy beach at picturesque St Thomas Bay. |
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| Nearby
Towns and Villages: |
Zejtun & Zabbar |
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| Why Stay in Marsascala? |
A typical seaside town which comes
alive during summer evenings, and more tranquil and
relaxing during the winter months. A lot of eating out
options.
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| Calendar of Events: |
• 27th July - Feast of St.Anna |
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