Marsaxlokk and St Peter's Pool

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It was a gloomy day when we visited Marsaxlokk, after the magnificent St. John's Cathedral. Bus from Valletta to Marsaxlokk took about 40 minutes.  81 or 85 will take you there.  Journey times are pretty much the same. The bus did not stop at the sea side but a street tuck away.  No worry, it's not far.

  

The harbour is lined with numerous restaurants. Loads of tourists ate there.  We walked across but did not stop to eat as our plan was to swim at St. Peters' Pool. And we took the least money with us. Boats close to the shore were colourful but they did not seem to shine under the big grey clouds. 

 

My friend insisted to take the big street to reach St. Peter's Pool. If you face the sea, go to the far left where a church stands at a square. Pass through the church and reach the big street.  Go to the right.  From time to time you will see signs of St. Peter's Pool.  Simply follow it.  When you are high up, see the right hand side. It's the harbour with boats.  Somewhere are big nets for fishing.


 
 
 
 
 
 

Most people reached the pool by car.  We only met a single man returning from the pool on foot.  He did not swim as it was very rough that day. Don't believe me?  Check out the video. How long is the walk?  Oh well, around 50 minutes, including taking photos all along the way.  The return was quicker.




 

The waves were high.  No one was in the water but stayed at the shore or laid on the big rocks to enjoy the nature, the music and wind.


Location: Marsaxlokk, Malta

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