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Researched Updated Oct 31, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Food and Drink

Grocery Delivery
Maltasupermarket.com and Greens Supermarket Online.
Best Food Delivery App
Bolt Food delivers in Malta, and Costa Coffee on Triq iż-Żejtun is listed on Wolt. 15 23
Best Local Dish to Try
Lampuki (dolphin fish) is the local favourite. Tartarun, on the waterfront, serves line-caught local fish at €8.50 per 100 g, with pasta from €20 to €22. The menu opened on 26 October 2026 does not list lampuki pie or aljotta. 4 18
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Roots Restaurant (offers seasonal veggie adaptations of local fish dishes).
Best Dessert Spots
T'Anni (Local bakery) for Imqaret (date cakes) at €0.50 each.
Affordable Shopping Spots
The Sunday fish market on the quay is where fishermen sell the catch. On other days a tourist market runs along the seafront. 1 4
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.de (shipping to Malta) and MaltaPark (classifieds).
Bar/Nightlife Area
The waterfront is for a quiet drink by the boats. Nightlife is in St Julian's, including Paceville, a bus ride via Valletta. 4 11
Local Brewery
Simonds Farsons Cisk brews Cisk at The Brewery, Mdina Road, Birkirkara, not in the village. Cisk is the lager poured on the Marsaxlokk waterfront. 19 4
Wine Bars
La Nostra Padrona - excellent local Meridiana wines by the glass.
Street Food Stalls
Sunday Market stalls selling Pastizzi and Qassatat (€0.50 - €1.20).
Popular International Cuisine
Terrazza (Mediterranean/Italian fusion on the promenade).

Essentials

City
Marsaxlokk is a fishing village in Malta's Southern Region and South Eastern District, on Marsaxlokk Bay. 1
Population
The locality had 3,988 usual residents at the census of 21 November 2021, and an estimated 4,245 on 31 December 2024. Malta as a whole was estimated at 574,250. 2
Internet Speed
GO markets home fibre up to 1,000 Mbps as available nationwide. Plug'n'GO wireless is up to 50 Mbps from €27.99 a month. 7
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). On 19 October 2026 the ECB rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, about 0.8909 EUR per USD. Wikivoyage notes that Lombard Bank does not charge an ATM withdrawal fee. 5 3
Tap Water
Tap water meets EU safety standards but tastes salty, because most of it is desalinated seawater or aquifer water. Bottled water is what many people drink. 3
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type G (British three-pin) sockets. 8
SIM Card
GO, Epic and Melita. A GO eSIM can be issued in the GO app before arrival. Smart M is €11.99 for 28 days (15 GB, or 20 GB with auto top-up); Smart Unlimited is €15.99. Epic lists talk, 4 GB and 10 GB packs but not the euro top-up that switches each pack on. 6 3 17
Banking for Expats
Revolut (highly popular), Wise, and MeDirect for local savings.
Accommodation
Traditional townhouses and modern seaside apartments via Airbnb or Zarb Homes.
Cashless Friendly
On the bus, a single can be bought from the driver with a contactless bank card or cash. 9
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like QuickLets (approx. €900-€1,400/month).
Budget Accommodation
Port View Guest House, Triq il-Luzzu. Wikivoyage lists the phone as +356 9907 6004. A nightly rate was not on that page. 4
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Harbour Front (Pjazza l-Madonna ta' Pompei) for views and dining.
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Tas-Silġ area for quieter, residential surroundings with better parking.

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
No coworking desk in the village. SOHO St Julian's, Punchbowl Centre, Elia Zammit Street: hot desk from €30 a day, dedicated desk from €325 a month. SOHO The Strand is at Fawwara Building, Triq l-Imsida, Gzira. 13
Best Cafe for Work
Costa Coffee, Triq iż-Żejtun, Marsaxlokk, telephone +356 2165 3760. Monday to Saturday 08:30-19:30, Sunday 08:00-21:00. 14
Networking Events
Silicon Malta meetups (usually held in St. Julian's) and Tech.mt events.
Social Events for Expats
Expats Malta Facebook Group and 'Malta Digital Nomads' WhatsApp community.

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Bolt, Uber and eCabs run ride-hailing across Malta, including the airport. Bolt also has Bolt Food. 15 16 3
Bike/Scooter Rental
tallinja Bike does not list a dock in Marsaxlokk. Stations are at the Valletta terminal, the Barrakka Lift, the Waterfront, St Julian's, Pembroke, the University of Malta, Bombi, the Junior College, Centerparc in Qormi, and in Gozo at Mgarr, Victoria and Marsalforn. Pay-per-use is €3 for the first 30 minutes, then €2 per 30 minutes. A personalised tallinja card pays €1.50 for the first 30 minutes. 12
Best Beach Nearby
St Peter's Pool, on the Delimara side of the bay. A harbour boat takes about 20 minutes and costs €5 a person, or it is about a 40-minute walk over the hill. Bring swimming shoes. 4
Top Regional Airline
KM Malta Airlines, the flag carrier that replaced Air Malta, has its hub at Malta International Airport in Luqa. It started flying on 31 March 2024 and codeshares with Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines. 20
Top International Airline
There is no airport in the village. Malta International Airport in Luqa is a Ryanair base. KM Malta Airlines codeshares with Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines from the same airport. 3 20
Highway Access
Triq it-Trunċiera connects directly to Route 1 toward Valletta.
Main Train/Transit Hub
No trains. Buses 81 and 85 run between Valletta and Marsaxlokk, TD10 also runs from Valletta on Sundays, and bus 119 runs to Malta International Airport. 11
Public Transport Passes
A personalised tallinja card is €25 to register, then free on day and night buses and on the Sliema, Valletta and Three Cities ferry. tallinja Direct routes are not free. From 18 October 2026 to 12 June 2027 a cash or contactless day single is €2 (summer €2.50, night €3). The Explore Adult 7-day card is €25. Explore Flex bus passes are €21 for 4 days and €27 for 7 days. 10 9
Regional Travel
Buses 81 and 85 take about 30 minutes to Valletta, and TD10 also runs on Sundays. The Gozo Channel foot return, Cirkewwa to Mgarr, is about €4.65, bought at the Gozo end. 4 3 11

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
For an emergency call 112 and go to Mater Dei Hospital in Msida (telephone +356 2545 0000). There is no hospital in the village. 3
Yoga & Wellness Centers
The Lotus Room (Zebbug - 25 mins away); local sessions often held at St. Peter's Pool.
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Challenger Gym (Zejtun - 5 mins drive). Approx. €45/month.
Laundry Services
Self-service 'Portughes' Launderette in nearby Birżebbuġa.

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
The harbour luzzus, traditional fishing boats, each with a painted eye on the prow, an old custom said to protect the boat. 1
Museums & Art Venues
Għar Dalam Cave and Museum, Għar Dalam Road, Birżebbuġa, is the Heritage Malta prehistoric cave a short ride away. The cave is 144 m long; the first 50 m are open to the public. 21
Historical Sites
Tas-Silġ, on the hill north-east of the village, is a sanctuary used from the Neolithic to the fourth century, later a Byzantine basilica. Fort San Lucian, built by 1611, stands on the point in the bay. Fort Delimara is one of the batteries around the bay. 1
Religious Sites
The parish church is dedicated to Our Lady of Pompeii, also called Our Lady of the Rosary. Marsaxlokk became its own parish in 1897. 1
Annual Events
The feast of Our Lady of Pompeii is the village festa, with a procession and fireworks. The locality article's history puts it on the last Sunday of July, and the same article's summary puts it on the 5th Sunday in July or the 1st Sunday in August. 1
Cultural Districts
The harbour waterfront, where the luzzus tie up and the Sunday fish market is held. 1
Theater Venues
Manoel Theatre (Valletta - 25 mins away).
Local Markets
Sunday fish market on the quay, when fishermen sell the catch directly. On other days the seafront market is aimed at tourists. 1 11
Music Scene
Occasional live jazz at various waterfront restaurants during summer.
Street Art
Traditional Luzzu boat craftsmanship (functional art in the harbour).
Cooking Classes
Mediterranean Cooking Academy (Valletta location serves the area).
Art Galleries
MUŻA (National Museum of Art in Valletta).
Historic Buildings
Torri San Luċjan (St Lucian Tower), on the point in the bay, built by 1611. 1
Local Heritage
Folk music 'Għana' sessions in local bars ('Kazin').

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Xrobb l-Għaġin Nature Park and Sustainable Development Centre, in the locality, covers over 155,000 square metres on a peninsula, with views toward Delimara and the cliffs of Munxar. The public can walk in the park. 22
National Parks Nearby
Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park (North Malta).
Cycling/Walking Paths
Xrobb l-Għaġin has interpreted walking routes and promotes walking and cycling in the south-east. Delimara is the coastal peninsula beside the village. 22
Scenic Viewpoints
Delimara Lighthouse and the Delimara coastline, and the view from Xrobb l-Għaġin toward the white cliffs of Munxar. 1 22
Birdwatching Locations
Salina Nature Reserve (35 mins away); migratory birds seen at Delimara.
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Generally prohibited; strictly regulated by Local Council permits.

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
MaltaPost (Branch in Triq Dun Mikiel Rua).
Tech Repair Services
PAMA Tech or shops in neighboring Zejtun.
Table Tennis Spots
St. Peters Football Club (Local community hall).
Language Classes
Maltese for Foreigners at the University of Malta (Msida).
Libraries & Study Spots
Marsaxlokk Public Library (local council building).
Community Centers
Marsaxlokk Local Council (Kunsill Lokali).
Gaming Lounges
Gamers.com.mt (Msida hub).
Casino & Gaming Halls
Dragonara Casino, on the Tad-Dragun peninsula in St Julian's, opened in 1964. It is a bus or Bolt ride from the village, not in Marsaxlokk. 24

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €180,000 beachfront).
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €128,000 in Zejtun outskirts).
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €240,000).
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €3,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €180,000).
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €3,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €304,000).
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €224,000).
Corporate Tax
35% flat on company profits. There is no separate corporation tax. From the FITWI rules published in 2025, an entity can elect 15% on chargeable income for at least five years; that tax is final and gives no imputation refund. 26
Dividend Withholding Tax
No withholding on dividends paid to non-residents. Malta uses full imputation, so the tax is the 35% already charged on the company. A 15% withholding can apply to a distribution of untaxed income to a resident individual, and in a few related cases. 28
Tax System
People who are both domiciled and ordinarily resident are taxed on worldwide income. Someone ordinarily resident but not domiciled is taxed on Malta-source income and on foreign income received in Malta, not on foreign capital gains. Non-residents are taxed only on Malta-source income and gains. 25
Highest Income Tax Bracket
35% on chargeable income over €60,000 (2026). For a single person the first €12,000 is taxed at 0%. 25
VAT
18% standard VAT. A reduced 7% applies to eligible accommodation, and 5% to electricity and some other supplies. 27
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Malta's ATAD rules have applied since 1 January 2019. A foreign entity is a CFC when a Malta resident holds more than 50% and the foreign tax is lower than the Malta tax that would have been charged. 29
Property Tax
No annual tax on owning a home, and no wealth tax. Tax on property is charged when it is transferred. 27
Property Transaction Tax
The buyer pays stamp duty of 5% on the higher of price or real value. The seller generally pays a final withholding tax of 8% of the transfer value (10% if the property was acquired before 1 January 2004). Other rates apply in some cases. 27
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Nomad Residence Permit holders pay 10% on authorised remote-work income, and that income is generally exempt in the first year. New applicants need €42,000 a year gross. Fees are €300 per person plus €100 for the card. This is not a zero-tax regime; other income follows the normal rules. 25 30 31

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 31, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Marsaxlokk, Southern Region, census note, luzzus, church, Tas-Silg, fortsReference
  2. Marsaxlokk census 21 November 2021 and estimate 31 December 2024Reference
  3. Wikivoyage Malta, water, SIM operators, Gozo ferry, Ryanair, 112, Mater DeiSecondary
  4. Wikivoyage Marsaxlokk, buses, St Peters Pool, lampuki, Port ViewSecondary
  5. ECB euro reference rates, 19 October 2026Official
  6. GO Smart top-up plans and visitor eSIMOfficial
  7. GO home fibre up to 1000 Mbps and Plug n GO from 27.99 euroOfficial
  8. Malta plugs, 230 V 50 Hz Type GSecondary
  9. Malta Public Transport fares, winter single 2 euro, Explore cardsOfficial
  10. Personalised tallinja card, 25 euro, free bus and ferry schemeOfficial
  11. Buses 81, 85, Sunday TD10 and 119 to the airportOfficial
  12. tallinja Bike fares and docking stationsOfficial
  13. SOHO St Julians hot desk from 30 euro and dedicated desk from 325 euroOfficial
  14. Costa Coffee Marsaxlokk, Triq iz-Zejtun, hoursOfficial
  15. Bolt rides and Bolt Food in MaltaOfficial
  16. eCabs ride-hailingOfficial
  17. Epic prepaid top-up pack allowancesOfficial
  18. Tartarun menu, line-caught fish 8.50 euro per 100 g, pasta from 20 euroOfficial
  19. Simonds Farsons Cisk, The Brewery, Mdina Road, BirkirkaraOfficial
  20. KM Malta Airlines, hub at Malta International Airport, started 31 March 2024Reference
  21. Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum, BirzebbugaOfficial
  22. Xrobb l-Ghagin Nature Park, MarsaxlokkOfficial
  23. Wolt listing for Costa Coffee MarsaxlokkShop
  24. Dragonara Casino, St Julians, opened 1964Official
  25. PwC Malta personal income tax, reviewed 30 September 2026Secondary
  26. PwC Malta corporate tax 35 percent and FITWI 15 percentSecondary
  27. PwC Malta VAT 18 percent, stamp duty 5 percent, property transfer taxSecondary
  28. PwC Malta dividend withholding, 0 percent to non-residentsSecondary
  29. PwC Malta CFC rules, ATAD from 2019Secondary
  30. Nomad Residence Permit income, application fee and tax treatmentSecondary
  31. Nomad Residence Permit income requirement and application and residence card feesOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Affordable Shopping Spots Marsaxlokk Sunday Open Market for fresh produce and household goods. The Sunday fish market on the quay is where fishermen sell the catch. On other days a…
    • Annual Events Marsaxlokk Fish Fest (September) and the Village Festa (Last Sunday of July). The feast of Our Lady of Pompeii is the village festa, with a procession and fireworks…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Malta Nomad Residence Permit: 10% flat tax on authorized income. Nomad Residence Permit holders pay 10% on authorised remote-work income, and that income…
    • Bar/Nightlife Area The village is quiet; for nightlife, head to Paceville/St. Julian's (30 mins away). The waterfront is for a quiet drink by the boats. Nightlife is in St Julian's, including…
    • Best Beach Nearby St. Peter's Pool (20-min walk or €5 boat shuttle from the harbour). St Peter's Pool, on the Delimara side of the bay. A harbour boat takes about 20 minutes…
    41 more changes
    • Best Cafe for Work Costa Coffee (Marsaxlokk Promenade). Reliable Wi-Fi and power outlets. Costa Coffee, Triq iż-Żejtun, Marsaxlokk, telephone +356 2165 3760. Monday to Saturday…
    • Best Coworking Space SOHO Office Space (The Strand, Gzira - 35 mins away); no dedicated space in Marsaxlokk… No coworking desk in the village. SOHO St Julian's, Punchbowl Centre, Elia Zammit Street…
    • Best Food Delivery App Wolt and Bolt Food. Bolt Food delivers in Malta, and Costa Coffee on Triq iż-Żejtun is listed on Wolt.
    • Best Hospital Mater Dei Hospital (Msida, 20 mins away). For basics: DaVinci Health (Zejtun). For an emergency call 112 and go to Mater Dei Hospital in Msida (telephone +356 2545…
    • Best Local Dish to Try Lampuki (Dolphin Fish) Pie or Aljotta (Fish Soup) at Tartarun Fish Restaurant. Lampuki (dolphin fish) is the local favourite. Tartarun, on the waterfront, serves…
    • Best Taxi/Ride App Bolt, Uber, and eCabs (Marsaxlokk to Airport is approx. €12-€15). Bolt, Uber and eCabs run ride-hailing across Malta, including the airport. Bolt also has…
    • Bike/Scooter Rental Tallinja Bike (dock near the church) and GoTo car sharing. tallinja Bike does not list a dock in Marsaxlokk. Stations are at the Valletta terminal…
    • Budget Accommodation 渔村 (The Fisherman's Village) Guesthouse or private rooms starting at €45/night. Port View Guest House, Triq il-Luzzu. Wikivoyage lists the phone as +356 9907 6004. A…
    • Cashless Friendly Yes, widely accepted, though small fish market stalls prefer cash. On the bus, a single can be bought from the driver with a contactless bank card or cash.
    • Casino & Gaming Halls Dragonara Casino (St. Julian's - 30 mins drive). Dragonara Casino, on the Tad-Dragun peninsula in St Julian's, opened in 1964. It is a bus…
    • City Marsaxlokk, South Eastern Region, Malta Marsaxlokk is a fishing village in Malta's Southern Region and South Eastern District, on…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, EU-compliant rules in place since ATAD 1/2 implementation. Yes. Malta's ATAD rules have applied since 1 January 2019. A foreign entity is a CFC when…
    • Corporate Tax 35% (effectively 5% for non-resident shareholders after refunds). 35% flat on company profits. There is no separate corporation tax. From the FITWI rules…
    • Cultural Districts The Waterfront Promenade (Xatt is-Sajjieda). The harbour waterfront, where the luzzus tie up and the Sunday fish market is held.
    • Currency & Banking Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: BOV, HSBC Malta. Euro (EUR). On 19 October 2026 the ECB rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, about 0.8909 EUR per…
    • Cycling/Walking Paths Delimara Peninsula coastal trail (approx. 5km loop). Xrobb l-Għaġin has interpreted walking routes and promotes walking and cycling in the…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 0% (Malta follows the full imputation system). No withholding on dividends paid to non-residents. Malta uses full imputation, so the tax…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 35% for income over €60,000. 35% on chargeable income over €60,000 (2026). For a single person the first €12,000 is…
    • Historic Buildings Torri San Luċjan (St. Lucian Tower). Torri San Luċjan (St Lucian Tower), on the point in the bay, built by 1611.
    • Historical Sites Tas-Silġ Archaeological Site and Fort Delimara. Tas-Silġ, on the hill north-east of the village, is a sanctuary used from the Neolithic to…
    • Internet Speed Average 150-250 Mbps (Fiber available by GO and Melita) GO markets home fibre up to 1,000 Mbps as available nationwide. Plug'n'GO wireless is up…
    • Local Brewery Farsons (Cisk Lager); Craft options at Lord Chambray (Gozo-based but available locally). Simonds Farsons Cisk brews Cisk at The Brewery, Mdina Road, Birkirkara, not in the…
    • Local Markets Sunday Fish Market (Starts 7:00 AM) and daily souvenir market. Sunday fish market on the quay, when fishermen sell the catch directly. On other days the…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub No trains; Marsaxlokk Bus Terminus (Routes 81, 85, 119). No trains. Buses 81 and 85 run between Valletta and Marsaxlokk, TD10 also runs from…
    • Museums & Art Venues Għar Dalam Cave and Museum (Prehistoric site in nearby Birżebbuġa). Għar Dalam Cave and Museum, Għar Dalam Road, Birżebbuġa, is the Heritage Malta prehistoric…
    • Must-See Landmarks The Luzzu Boats with the Eye of Osiris in the harbour. The harbour luzzus, traditional fishing boats, each with a painted eye on the prow, an old…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Xrobb l-Għaġin Nature Park & Visitor Centre. Xrobb l-Għaġin Nature Park and Sustainable Development Centre, in the locality, covers…
    • Population 4,000 The locality had 3,988 usual residents at the census of 21 November 2021, and an estimated…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G (British style three-pin) 230 V, 50 Hz, Type G (British three-pin) sockets.
    • Property Tax No annual property tax or council tax; only stamp duty on purchase. No annual tax on owning a home, and no wealth tax. Tax on property is charged when it is…
    • Property Transaction Tax 5% Stamp Duty (reduced to 1.5% for first-time buyers on first €200k). The buyer pays stamp duty of 5% on the higher of price or real value. The seller generally…
    • Public Transport Passes Tallinja Card (Free for residents; Explorer 7-day pass €21). A personalised tallinja card is €25 to register, then free on day and night buses and on…
    • Regional Travel Bus to Valletta (45 mins); Ferry from Cirkewwa to Gozo (€4.65 return). Buses 81 and 85 take about 30 minutes to Valletta, and TD10 also runs on Sundays. The Gozo…
    • Religious Sites Marsaxlokk Parish Church (Our Lady of Pompeii). The parish church is dedicated to Our Lady of Pompeii, also called Our Lady of the Rosary…
    • SIM Card Epic, GO, or Melita. Pre-paid 10GB data bundles start at approx. €15/month. GO, Epic and Melita. A GO eSIM can be issued in the GO app before arrival. Smart M is…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Delimara Lighthouse and the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean. Delimara Lighthouse and the Delimara coastline, and the view from Xrobb l-Għaġin toward…
    • Tap Water Safe to drink but high mineral content; most locals use RO filters or buy 2L bottles… Tap water meets EU safety standards but tastes salty, because most of it is desalinated…
    • Tax System Remittance-basis for non-domiciled residents. People who are both domiciled and ordinarily resident are taxed on worldwide income…
    • Top International Airline Ryanair (hub at MLA), Lufthansa, and Emirates. There is no airport in the village. Malta International Airport in Luqa is a Ryanair base…
    • Top Regional Airline KM Malta Airlines (formerly Air Malta). KM Malta Airlines, the flag carrier that replaced Air Malta, has its hub at Malta…
    • VAT 18% standard rate. 18% standard VAT. A reduced 7% applies to eligible accommodation, and 5% to electricity…

    Fix pass aligned SIM Card wording and Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads income and fees with the country prep and Valletta; updated research attribution and verification date. Flagged Best Cafe for Work address, telephone and opening hours, Internet Speed price and speed, SIM Card plan prices and Local Brewery address as not freshly verified; retained their existing values. Reconfirmed Best Coworking Space address and prices, Budget Accommodation address, Best Beach Nearby boat fare, Museums & Art Venues address, Best Local Dish to Try menu prices, Public Transport Passes fares and Bike/Scooter Rental prices without changing those items (nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt).

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