Marsaxlokk
Before the postcards and the Sunday crowds, Marsaxlokk is still a working fishing harbour. A look at the painted boats, the eyes on their bows, and the village that has always lived by the sea.
Notes on Malta, illustration, and the world behind our books.
Before the postcards and the Sunday crowds, Marsaxlokk is still a working fishing harbour. A look at the painted boats, the eyes on their bows, and the village that has always lived by the sea.
Every village has its own patron saint, its own rivalry, and its own night when the sky over Malta explodes into colour. A look at the centuries-old tradition behind the island's biggest passion.
For four days each October, Malta's Silent City stops being silent. How a French enthusiast's idea became the island's most anticipated race — and what to expect from the 2026 edition.