Information and general description 

Birzebbugia is a quiet fishing port and small resort on the western side of Marsaxlokk Bay. Its population has swelled with the influx of workers employed at the nearby Malta Freeport and container terminal. The village is perhaps best known for the important archaeological sites on its outskirts. Ghar Dalam caves provides evidence of the earliest human activity in Malta, dating back to the Neolithic Period around 5000 BC. The caves also revealed fossilised bones of numerous animals such as dwarf elephants. This suggests that the Islands were once a land bridge to continental Europe. Other remains include those of a prehistoric temple or settlement, Borg-in-Nadur, which date from the Bronze Age. The settlement was fortified with a large stone wall which is still visible today. Another cave to visit is Ghar Hasan, about 2.5 km along the road to Zurrieq. According to legend it was used by a 12th century Saracen pirate, Hasan.

Location:  Southern Malta

Getting There: Bus 11,12,13,115 from Valletta

Directions from Airport: Follow signs to Marsa (5-mins drive) and you will see signs to Birzebbugia which is a straight road all the way up.

Telephone code: ++356  

Accommodation: Some holiday apartment accommodations and small Hotels. For a list of hotel visit  www.MaltaHotel.net

Beaches: There is 1 large sandy beach in Birzebbugia- only part of the view is now spoiled by a free port. Nevertheless the beach is a wonderful place to spend the day in the blazing hot mediterranean sun. There are kiosks , bars and some seaside restaurants for refreshments. Taxis and a Bus Treminus is nearby.

Shopping: Not varied apart from Souvenir shops

Entertainments: Watersports during the daytime

Eating out: Some Restaurants and Takeaways, More in Marsqascala and Marsaxlokk specializing in fish cuisine

Public transport:  - Regular and frequent buses to Valletta Bus Route Map