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Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto & Lapsi Bay Experience

  • Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto & Kalanka Bay Experience
Tour the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, witness and spend time in the Blue Grotto and swim the sparkling waters of Lapsi Bay.
One of the most beautiful places in Malta is its southwest coast. You’ll start your tour driving to Marsaxlokk, the island’s largest fishing village with many colorful fishing boats. From there you’ll head to the Blue Grotto, a 50-meter deep cave that the main road. With allotted free time you’ll be able to explore and take an optional boat ride into the cave at an additional cost. Finally, you’ll stop at Delimara Peninsula where you’ll spend time swimming in Lapsi Bay before returning.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Swim in Lapsi Bay

  • See the caves and sparkling waters of the Blue Grotto

  • Tour Marsaxlokk, an impressive fishing village

Need to know

  • The boat ride into the blue grotto is optional and not included in the price of this Shore Thing

  • This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • Sailors should bring a towel and appropriate clothing should they wish to swim during the short rest stops

  • Water shoes recommended

  • Approximately 1 hour of free time in Marsaxlokk

  • Approximately 45 minute drive each way to/from the pier

  • Approximately 1 hour of swimming time at Lapsi Bay

  • Bring cash in Euros for the Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto & Lapsi Bay Experience if you would like to partake in the boat ride to the cave

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