Take 01
various
Murder on the Orient Express (commercial work)
Mediterranean fishing village commercials and editorial fashion
35.8417°N, 14.5439°E
Marsaxlokk
Film in Malta's most photogenic fishing village — luzzu boats with painted Eyes of Osiris, Sunday fish market, and St Peter's Pool — with full local production support.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Marsaxlokk
Take 02
various
Bond reference & travel features
Iconic luzzu fleet imagery for travel, lifestyle, and commercial productions
Take 03
various
Various Mediterranean features
Used as authentic Sicilian, Greek, and southern Italian fishing village double
Take 04
ongoing
Documentary & travel content (Netflix, BBC, Nat Geo)
Sunday fish market, harbour at sunrise, fishermen at work
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Marsaxlokk
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
waterfront
Marsaxlokk Harbour & Luzzu Fleet
Tight-packed cluster of brightly painted traditional Maltese luzzu boats moored along the quay. Each prow carries the Phoenician Eye of Osiris. The single most-photographed fishing scene in Malta.
Sunday Fish Market
Malta's largest open-air market filling the entire promenade every Sunday morning. Fish auctions, produce, crafts, and dense local atmosphere.
Moderate
St Peter's Pool
Natural rock-hewn swimming pool on Delimara headland. Crystal-clear turquoise water surrounded by limestone cliffs. Popular for fashion, swimwear, and lifestyle work.
Easy
Church of Our Lady of Pompeii
Baroque parish church on the harbour-front square, with the distinctive Marsaxlokk feature of twin clocks set to slightly different times. Stone facade and central composition.
Easy
Delimara Headland & Lighthouse
Rugged limestone peninsula east of the village. Sea caves, cliff drops, the historic Delimara Lighthouse, and unobstructed Mediterranean horizons.
Easy
Tas-Silġ Archaeological Site
Multi-period sanctuary above the village — Bronze Age temple, Punic and Roman layers, and a Byzantine basilica. Active excavation site with layered ruins.
Complex
Tas-Silġ Archaeological Area
Multi-period sanctuary site (Bronze Age through Byzantine) on the headland above Marsaxlokk — for productions wanting layered ruins.
Birżebbuġa & Pretty Bay (adjacent)
Neighbouring bay with sandy beach, the megalithic Għar Dalam cave, and the Freeport container terminal as a striking industrial backdrop.
Scene 03 — The Case for Marsaxlokk
Why Film in Marsaxlokk
- ✓ 40% cash rebate (one of the world's highest) on qualifying spend
- ✓ Iconic luzzu fishing fleet — instantly recognisable Mediterranean visual identity
- ✓ Sunday market provides authentic, controlled chaos for documentary and editorial work
- ✓ English-speaking crews with feature, commercial, and travel-show experience
- ✓ 25 minutes from Valletta and 20 minutes from Malta International Airport
- ✓ Easy doubles for Sicilian, Greek, and southern Italian fishing villages
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports MLA (5km / 15 min) ▼
Malta International Airport (MLA) — 5km / 15 min
Bus 119 (25 min)Taxi (~€15)Private transferRideshare (Bolt, eCabs)
Local Transit bus · taxi · boat ▼
bus
Routes 81, 82, 85 connect Marsaxlokk with Valletta (35-45 min). Route 119 from the airport. Bus terminus on the harbour-front road.
Crew tip: Buses crowded on Sunday market mornings — plan equipment movement Saturday or pre-dawn.
taxi
Taxi rank at the harbour. Apps Bolt and eCabs cover the area reliably.
Crew tip: Pre-book larger vehicles for equipment — village streets narrow but accessible.
boat
Local fishermen run informal boat hire from the harbour — useful for water-level shots of the luzzu fleet or coast-side angles.
Crew tip: Negotiate directly at the quay early morning. Wear-and-tear payment expected.
Production Parking moderate · Permits required
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Free parking along the harbour-front road weekdays. Sunday market fills all spaces by 7am — arrive earlier or use side streets.
Production base camps stage at Birżebbuġa or Tas-Silġ overflow lots. Coordinate with Marsaxlokk Local Council for harbour-front access permits.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Within Marsaxlokk all locations are walking distance. St Peter's Pool is a 10-min drive plus 10-min walk. Valletta 25 min, airport 15 min, Malta Film Studios 20 min, Mdina 30 min, Gozo ferry 90 min.
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Plan Your Marsaxlokk Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing Malta's iconic fishing village.