Guidebook for Żebbuġ
Sightseeing
Just past Qbajjar Bay west of Marsalforn, the coast is characterised by a chequerboard of rock-cut saltpans protruding into the sea. These 350-year-old salt pans stretch about 3km along the coast.
73 locals recommend
Salt Pans
Just past Qbajjar Bay west of Marsalforn, the coast is characterised by a chequerboard of rock-cut saltpans protruding into the sea. These 350-year-old salt pans stretch about 3km along the coast.
Calypso’s Cave overlooks the glorious red sands of Gozo's finest beach, Ramla l-Ħamra and is alleged to be the cave referred to by Homer in The Odyssey.
40 locals recommend
Calypso Cave
Calypso’s Cave overlooks the glorious red sands of Gozo's finest beach, Ramla l-Ħamra and is alleged to be the cave referred to by Homer in The Odyssey.
The Azure Window is Gozo’s iconic flat-topped natural rock arch over the sea at Dwejra. It can be seen from the shore or from a boat.
84 locals recommend
Azure Window Ruins
The Azure Window is Gozo’s iconic flat-topped natural rock arch over the sea at Dwejra. It can be seen from the shore or from a boat.
Built before the famous standing stones at Stonehenge, the two temples making up this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site have an extraordinary history.
www.heritagemalta.org
76 locals recommend
Ggantija station
Built before the famous standing stones at Stonehenge, the two temples making up this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site have an extraordinary history.
www.heritagemalta.org
The Old Citadel (also called the Citadella or Kastell) rises dramatically above ir-Rabat . Built at a perfect strategic vantage point. A must see!
9 locals recommend
Cathedral
It-Telgħa tal-BeltThe Old Citadel (also called the Citadella or Kastell) rises dramatically above ir-Rabat . Built at a perfect strategic vantage point. A must see!
This hill can be seen from much of Gozo, topped with a statue of the Risen Christ. This statue was placed here in the 1970s and sits 320-foot on the top of Tal-Merżuq Hill. It's close to apartment!
Tas-Salvatur Hill
This hill can be seen from much of Gozo, topped with a statue of the Risen Christ. This statue was placed here in the 1970s and sits 320-foot on the top of Tal-Merżuq Hill. It's close to apartment!
It is right in the middle of the capital, Victoria surrounded by a maze of charming old narrow streets and alleys. It is one of the most important churches in Gozo!
9 locals recommend
Kafe' San Gorg
Pjazza San ĠorġIt is right in the middle of the capital, Victoria surrounded by a maze of charming old narrow streets and alleys. It is one of the most important churches in Gozo!
It is an architectural masterpiece, especially inside with its superb sculptures and craftsmanship in Maltese stone.
68 locals recommend
Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Ta' Pinu
RoadIt is an architectural masterpiece, especially inside with its superb sculptures and craftsmanship in Maltese stone.
Everything Else
This is Gozo’s, and arguably Malta’s, best beach. A wide stretch of red sand, it is often referred to locally as "Ramla il-Ħamra" - the Red Sandy Beach! Ramla is a wonderful place to swim.
70 locals recommend
Ramla Bay
This is Gozo’s, and arguably Malta’s, best beach. A wide stretch of red sand, it is often referred to locally as "Ramla il-Ħamra" - the Red Sandy Beach! Ramla is a wonderful place to swim.
This is a sandy-bottomed bay located in Qala with meadows of Neptune grass. Quite relaxing and good for a refreshing swim.
28 locals recommend
Hondoq Bay
This is a sandy-bottomed bay located in Qala with meadows of Neptune grass. Quite relaxing and good for a refreshing swim.
A beautiful spot for swimming and snorkelling, this once-secluded inlet is increasingly popular though still rarely busy. Very beautiful view!
95 locals recommend
Mġarr ix-Xini
A beautiful spot for swimming and snorkelling, this once-secluded inlet is increasingly popular though still rarely busy. Very beautiful view!
The Gozo General Hospital is the only hospital in Gozo. In and out-patient services are offered as well as excellent medical care facilities.
+356 2156 1482
Gozo General Hospital
The Gozo General Hospital is the only hospital in Gozo. In and out-patient services are offered as well as excellent medical care facilities.
+356 2156 1482
Ix-Xlendi Bay is a popular swimming, snorkelling and diving spot. There is a small sandy beach leading into shallow waters perfect for young and old, and delightful for the adventurous!
68 locals recommend
Xlendi Beach
Ix-Xlendi Bay is a popular swimming, snorkelling and diving spot. There is a small sandy beach leading into shallow waters perfect for young and old, and delightful for the adventurous!
One of the most popular resort on the Island. In summer it throbs with life as hundreds of Gozitan and Maltese families move in to spend the summer and foreign visitors arrive for a dose of sun!
45 locals recommend
Marsalforn Beach
One of the most popular resort on the Island. In summer it throbs with life as hundreds of Gozitan and Maltese families move in to spend the summer and foreign visitors arrive for a dose of sun!
It is accessible from the village of Nadur via a narrow road the last part of which is closed to traffic since it's exceptionally steep. This discourages many people making it a very peaceful place.
92 locals recommend
San Blas Beach
It is accessible from the village of Nadur via a narrow road the last part of which is closed to traffic since it's exceptionally steep. This discourages many people making it a very peaceful place.
The Blue Lagoon – just fifteen minutes boat-ride across the water from Mġarr Harbour - is one of the best swimming spots in Malta. Amazing!
122 locals recommend
Blue Lagoon
Triq KemmunetiThe Blue Lagoon – just fifteen minutes boat-ride across the water from Mġarr Harbour - is one of the best swimming spots in Malta. Amazing!
Gozo Channel Ferry is an economic, efficient, profitable, reliable and safe service from Gozo to the sister island Malta.
Timetable is online: http://www.gozochannel.com/timetable.asp?w=1
12 locals recommend
Gozo Ferry Terminal station
Triq Ix XattGozo Channel Ferry is an economic, efficient, profitable, reliable and safe service from Gozo to the sister island Malta.
Timetable is online: http://www.gozochannel.com/timetable.asp?w=1
Shopping
Perfect for shopping, having coffee and lunch. Good brands to choose from and there is a McDonalds.
54 locals recommend
Arkadia Commercial Centre
Triq Fortunato MizziPerfect for shopping, having coffee and lunch. Good brands to choose from and there is a McDonalds.
Housed under one roof, this shopping and leisure centre in Victoria, includes a fully fledged food store with butcher inside, the latest branded retail outlets, the Duke’s Cafe.
53 locals recommend
The Duke Shopping Mall
Triq ir-RepubblikaHoused under one roof, this shopping and leisure centre in Victoria, includes a fully fledged food store with butcher inside, the latest branded retail outlets, the Duke’s Cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
At this unique Café you will enjoy a cornucopia of sights, sounds and tastes designed to delight the eyes, ears and palate.
http://www.cafejubilee.com.mt/
39 locals recommend
Café Jubilee
Pjazza l-IndipendenzaAt this unique Café you will enjoy a cornucopia of sights, sounds and tastes designed to delight the eyes, ears and palate.
http://www.cafejubilee.com.mt/
Italian lounge bar, very popular in Marsalforn, especially if you want to relax and have a cocktail or a drink in front of the sea.
9 locals recommend
Piùtrentanove Lounge Bar
Italian lounge bar, very popular in Marsalforn, especially if you want to relax and have a cocktail or a drink in front of the sea.
La Grotta Gozo. One of Europe's finest outdoor clubs, situated in Xlendi Valley, La Grotta will provide a breathtaking, and picturesque backdrop, for the quality visuals, lights, lasers and sound.
10 locals recommend
Grotta station
La Grotta Gozo. One of Europe's finest outdoor clubs, situated in Xlendi Valley, La Grotta will provide a breathtaking, and picturesque backdrop, for the quality visuals, lights, lasers and sound.
A great drinking or meeting bar to have a great time. Good wine selection, good music and full of locals.
19 locals recommend
Unwine'd
Triq Il-PortA great drinking or meeting bar to have a great time. Good wine selection, good music and full of locals.
Food Scene
A stunning open-air seafront restaurant which offers a unique culinary experience. Located in Xlendi, one of the most popular bays in Gozo, The Boathouse Restaurant is perched on the water-edge.
57 locals recommend
The Boathouse Restaurant, Xlendi, Gozo
Xatt Ix XlendiA stunning open-air seafront restaurant which offers a unique culinary experience. Located in Xlendi, one of the most popular bays in Gozo, The Boathouse Restaurant is perched on the water-edge.
Murella is a new quality casual restaurant located in Marsalforn, one of the most popular spots in Gozo, and has a menu that caters for any time of the day.
27 locals recommend
Murella Restaurant
Triq il-MenqaMurella is a new quality casual restaurant located in Marsalforn, one of the most popular spots in Gozo, and has a menu that caters for any time of the day.
Entertainment & Activities
The regeneration of the Villa Rundle garden, found in Victoria, now provides recreational facilities and an open space for families.
14 locals recommend
Villa Rundle Gardens
Triq Ninu CremonaThe regeneration of the Villa Rundle garden, found in Victoria, now provides recreational facilities and an open space for families.
Three Hills Garden in Marsalforn is one of four afforestation projects with regards to the implementation of the action plan related to the eco-Gozo vision.
Three Hills Garden
Triq Santa MarijaThree Hills Garden in Marsalforn is one of four afforestation projects with regards to the implementation of the action plan related to the eco-Gozo vision.