Malta 4th Report Port Marsaxlokk

Yesterday we chose to explore the other side of this small peninsula at St Julian. It was a short walk to the other seaside promenade. More holiday apartments and an unusual water's edge! A rocky plateau leads to the sea. Small pools have been cut into the rock to allow for safer access to the water.

Today we caught the bus to Port Marsaxlokk, in the south of the island,  where the entire waterfront becomes a weekly Sunday market. The large fishing fleet was in the harbour as the weather was not conducive to fishing.  The many fresh fish stalls were popular and we were fascinated at the adeptness of the women fishmongers.  Maltese cakes and biscuits were also featured. A bit heavy for my liking.  Tony chose prawns for lunch as we dodged a shower under the large market umbrellas.

Returning to Valletta, we entered this fortified capital through the town's main gate. The size of the fortifications are quite staggering. We plan to return here tomorrow, our last day, to visit more of the historical sites.  Caught the ferry back to Sliema...much quicker than taking the bus.

Don't be daydreaming when you walk past these window shutter hooks!

Balancing the coffee/aperatif ratio, Jo.

Determine efforts to cool-off in the sea.

Make sure that your beach mat is padded and forget bringing the bucket and spade.

Diddems!

Still find the streetscapes appealing.

Very large cannoli at the Sunday market.

Part of the fishing fleet. 

Tony needed some questions answered. 

A small section of the large fortifications at Valletta. 

An old neighbourhood.