Marsa

It is one of the sixty-eight local councils that make up the current territorial organization of the Republic of Malta, which came into force in 1993. Its name means ‘port’. The Phoenicians were the first to establish a port in the town. Remains of Roman buildings have also been found in the town.

Marsa stands out as the location of Malta’s shipyards. The Marsa Race Track, a kilometer-long horse racing track, stands out in addition to its port. It was built in 1868 and continues in use.

Malta Holy Week is known worldwide for its Catholic traditions and the passion with which the population experience it, staging events and processions that leave both tourists and locals amazed. It is relevant to point out that there are more than 360 churches in an archipelago of just 300 square kilometers.

Marsa Holy Week takes place in the Southern Regional Council, that is made up of a total of twelve localities that have in common, among other things, the celebration of the procession of the Virgin of Sorrows.