Marsascala Attractions
Defenseless Marsascala was the scene of the last Turkish invasion of Maltese soil. In the late spring of 1614 the Turks began a revenge attack on the knights for plundering grain. The 5,000 strong force was repelled at Fort St Lucian, but came ashore here. It was then driven back to its galleys once it reached Zejtun.
The long thin creek of Marsascala was the favored fishing port of the Sicilian community from the north of Zejtun.
The long thin creek of Marsascala was the favored fishing port of the Sicilian community from the north of Zejtun.
Fort St Thomas
The tall bulky fort, with its four corner towers and seaward battery was designed to be garrisoned by 100 men in times of emergency, and to field eight cannon and a mortar. The seaward battery was eaten by the elements and finally demolished in the 1970s.
