The resort town of Marsaskala stretches on the shores of the eponymous bay in the east of Malta. Its name consists of two words - "marsa" and "sqalli" - and translates as "Sicilian port" (the distance between Malta and Sicily is only 93 km).
The population of Marsaskala is about 9,500 people, which is not so small by Maltese standards. This figure increases significantly in the summer, when the owners of summer apartments (a local analogue of summer cottages) come here to spend a vacation by the sea.
How to get
Bus number 19, the car.
Climate
| Average monthly temperature, ° C | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| in the daytime | + 15 | + 15 | + 16 | + 19 | + 23 | + 27 | + 30 | + 30 | + 28 | + 24 | + 20 | + 16 |
| night | + 9 | + 9 | + 10 | + 11 | + 14 | + 18 | + 21 | + 21 | + 20 | + 17 | + 13 | + 11 |
| of water | + 14 | + 14 | + 14 | + 16 | + 18 | + 21 | + 24 | + 25 | + 25 | + 22 | + 19 | + 16 |
City History
Marsaskala is one of the relatively "young" settlements on the island, like most other towns and villages located on the coasts .Until the XVIII century, people were afraid to settle in such places, primarily because of fear of pirate raids .Such coasts were tried to protect as much as possible from the enemy, building various fortifications (Marsaskala is no exception) .Until the Second World War it remained a forgotten village (for example, at the beginning of the 20th century only fifty people lived here!) .But after the neighboring Cottonera (Three Cities) was destroyed by bombing, Marsaskala was gradually populated by its residents .At first it was a "summer settlement" of Cottonera and its suburbs, and then became a full-fledged city, as many preferred to live by the sea year-round .
Hotels
Marsaskala is a resort town in which there are hotels (Etvan Hotel, Cerviola Hotel) guesthouses, as well as apartments and apartments for rent.
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Kitchen and restaurants
The majority of cafes, restaurants, pizzerias, bars are located along the promenade, however some good establishments are located near the pond with ducks, and also in the depth of the city.
Branch offices
- HSBC (bank and ATM) are located at St. Petersburg. Anthony street. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs from 08:30 to 13:30, Fri 08:30 to 16:30, Sat from 08:30 to 12: 30
- Bank of Valletta (BOV) (bank and ATM) are at 23, Dun Tarcisio Agius Sqr. Opening hours: Mon - Thu from 08:30 to 14:00, Fri from 08:30 to 15:30, Sat from 08:30 to 12: 30
Pharmacy
- St. Anne Pharmacy (il-Qaliet street)
Beaches
St. Thomas Bay.
Major Attractions in Marsaskala
Fortification
- Fort St. Thomas (St. Thomas Tower, 17th century). Is one of the symbols of Marsaskala, is currently being restored.
- The De Redin Coastal Tower, 17th century.
- The fortified residence of the Mamo family (Mamo Tower, 17th century). It was completely renovated and open to visitors from Thursday to Sunday from 9:30 to 12:00.
- The fortified residence of Tal-Buttar Tower.
- Red Bruce (Briconet Redoubt, 18th century) is one of the best preserved redoubts in the Maltese Islands. At one time it housed a police station in Marsaskala, but now it is abandoned.
- Battery Zon'or (Zonqor Battery, 19th century). Now there is a farm in its walls.
Churches and Chapels
- The parish church of Marsaskala is dedicated to St. Anne (built in 1949). Festa of St. Anne (a feast in honor of the patron saint of the city) is held in Marsascala every summer in the last week of July.
- In Marsaskala there are also a lot of ancient chapels: the Mother of God "Wear My Sorrows" (18th century), the Rosary (19th century), St. Anthony (17th century), Virgin of Light (17th century), St. Cayetana (17th century), St. Nicholas (18th century) and some others.
- Three crucifixes - a curious monument, which is associated with many legends. It is located next to the chapel of St. Nicholas.
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