A Hidden Cove – Marsaxlokk, Malta

On the southeastern coast of Malta, Marsaxlokk is an ancient fishing village whose harbor brims with old-fashioned fishing boats called luzzus. Painted with eyes on the bows, these colorful boats reel in much of the tuna, swordfish, and local lampuki (mahimahi) that’s served at harborside seafood restaurants and sold at the Sunday fish market. A short walk down the coast is St. Peter’s Pool, a hidden cove ringed with smooth limestone ledges from which locals dive into the crystal-clear sea.