Guidebook for L-Għarb
Food Scene
Il Kunvent
squareAzure Window Restaurant
Gharb Rangers Bar & Restaurant
Grazie Mille
10 Triq l-GħarbBlue Artichoke Cafe
Address: Triq Il Wileg Email: tatitas@go.net.mt Tel: (+356) 21565099, (+356) 21566482, (+356) 79652346, (+356) 79539714
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Tatitas Restaurant
Address: Triq Il Wileg Email: tatitas@go.net.mt Tel: (+356) 21565099, (+356) 21566482, (+356) 79652346, (+356) 79539714
Address: Triq Manoel de Vilhena, Mgarr Tel: (+356) 21561967, (+356) 79902252, (+356) 99460717
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Ta' Tona Bar & Restaurant
Triq ir-RebħaAddress: Triq Manoel de Vilhena, Mgarr Tel: (+356) 21561967, (+356) 79902252, (+356) 99460717
Address: Triq It-Tmienja u Ghoxrin ta' April 1688 Email: Oleanderxaghra@gmail.com Tel: (+356) 21557230
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Oleander Restaurant
10 Triq Il KnisjaAddress: Triq It-Tmienja u Ghoxrin ta' April 1688 Email: Oleanderxaghra@gmail.com Tel: (+356) 21557230
La Stanza Restaurant is ipened for Lunch on Saturday and Sunday; Monday Closed Tuesday to sunday 18h30 - 22h30
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La Stanza Bar & Restaurant
56 Triq L ImghallemLa Stanza Restaurant is ipened for Lunch on Saturday and Sunday; Monday Closed Tuesday to sunday 18h30 - 22h30
L'oro da Napoli Restaurant
Address: Triq Il-Port Email: ken_grech@hotmail.com Tel: (00356) 21563234
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Unwine'd
Triq Il-PortAddress: Triq Il-Port Email: ken_grech@hotmail.com Tel: (00356) 21563234
It-Tokk Gozo Traditional Food
32 Pjazza l-Indipendenzaddress: Triq is-Suq Tel: (+356) 21552697
Triq San Ġorġ Email: zammitfrank2@gmail.com Tel: (+356) 99252602
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Kafe' San Gorg
Pjazza San ĠorġTriq San Ġorġ Email: zammitfrank2@gmail.com Tel: (+356) 99252602
Sightseeing
This fertile valley is one of the most picturesque in Gozo with unmatched scenery. It was used by the Knights of Malta for hunting and today it is a very important area for agriculture. It is one of the best places for a relaxing country walk. The continous sound of running water coming from the springs and aquaducts that line the valley adds to the calming ambience. A chapel dedicated to the Annunciation of Our Lady is found at the entrance of Lunzjata.
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Il-Lunzjata Chapel and Lunzjata Valley
This fertile valley is one of the most picturesque in Gozo with unmatched scenery. It was used by the Knights of Malta for hunting and today it is a very important area for agriculture. It is one of the best places for a relaxing country walk. The continous sound of running water coming from the springs and aquaducts that line the valley adds to the calming ambience. A chapel dedicated to the Annunciation of Our Lady is found at the entrance of Lunzjata.
Il-Fontana (Italian for spring), locally known as “Triq tal-Ghajn” (the way to the spring), took its name from a bountiful spring (“il-Għajn il-Kbira” – the big spring), on the ir-Rabat – ix-Xlendi road. Now a suburb of ir-Rabat (Victoria), il-Fontana was first settled because of the availability of fresh water and in the sixteenth century, arched shelters were built over each spring for the convenience of the people using them. These are still standing and inside you will find traditional stone water tubs in which local folk did their daily washing. In the lower part of il-Fontana (away from ir-Rabat (Victoria)) on the right-hand side of the road to ix-Xlendi, lies the evergreen Lunzjata V
Fontana
Il-Fontana (Italian for spring), locally known as “Triq tal-Ghajn” (the way to the spring), took its name from a bountiful spring (“il-Għajn il-Kbira” – the big spring), on the ir-Rabat – ix-Xlendi road. Now a suburb of ir-Rabat (Victoria), il-Fontana was first settled because of the availability of fresh water and in the sixteenth century, arched shelters were built over each spring for the convenience of the people using them. These are still standing and inside you will find traditional stone water tubs in which local folk did their daily washing. In the lower part of il-Fontana (away from ir-Rabat (Victoria)) on the right-hand side of the road to ix-Xlendi, lies the evergreen Lunzjata V
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 story goes that Gozo is Homer’s Island of Ogygia and the cave is the one where the beautiful nymph Calypso keeps Odysseus as a “prisoner of love” for seven years. Links with Homer are intriguing and the views of the picteresque Ramla Bay are breathtaking. On the shore below Calypso’s Cave are the ruins of a fortification built by the Knights of Malta in the mid-18th century to serve as defence against invading forces. The cave is currently inacessible to the public due to geological movement.
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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 story goes that Gozo is Homer’s Island of Ogygia and the cave is the one where the beautiful nymph Calypso keeps Odysseus as a “prisoner of love” for seven years. Links with Homer are intriguing and the views of the picteresque Ramla Bay are breathtaking. On the shore below Calypso’s Cave are the ruins of a fortification built by the Knights of Malta in the mid-18th century to serve as defence against invading forces. The cave is currently inacessible to the public due to geological movement.
An isolated plateau between Ġgantija and in-Nadur once supported a large village of the Borġ in-Nadur phase (circa 1500-700 BC). Its huts have all been swept away by weather and agriculture, but a number of grain storage pits can still be seen, one of which was cleared in 1961, producing large numbers of sherds of that phase. Other Bronze Age sherds are common across the whole plateau.
In-Nuffara
An isolated plateau between Ġgantija and in-Nadur once supported a large village of the Borġ in-Nadur phase (circa 1500-700 BC). Its huts have all been swept away by weather and agriculture, but a number of grain storage pits can still be seen, one of which was cleared in 1961, producing large numbers of sherds of that phase. Other Bronze Age sherds are common across the whole plateau.
Built before the famous standing stones at Stonehenge, the two temples making up this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site have an extraordinary history. Built between 3600 and 3200 B.C, they fell into disuse around 2500BC and were not fully revealed to the modern eye until the nineteenth century. The name Ġgantija derives from the word ‘ġgant’, Maltese for giant, as Gozitans used to believe the temples were built by a race of giants. Not so surprising when you see the size of the limestone blocks from which it is constructed. Some of these megaliths exceed five metres in length and weigh over fifty tons.
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Ġgantija
Triq John Otto BayerBuilt before the famous standing stones at Stonehenge, the two temples making up this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site have an extraordinary history. Built between 3600 and 3200 B.C, they fell into disuse around 2500BC and were not fully revealed to the modern eye until the nineteenth century. The name Ġgantija derives from the word ‘ġgant’, Maltese for giant, as Gozitans used to believe the temples were built by a race of giants. Not so surprising when you see the size of the limestone blocks from which it is constructed. Some of these megaliths exceed five metres in length and weigh over fifty tons.
On the southern tip of the ir-Rabat plateau, looking across towards Ta’ Sannat, the ruins of a temple lurk under carob trees. The scanty surviving walls suggest an original plan of five apses within an enclosing wall. The approach is by a path opposite the windmill tower.
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Ta' Ħaġrat Temples
Ta' HagratOn the southern tip of the ir-Rabat plateau, looking across towards Ta’ Sannat, the ruins of a temple lurk under carob trees. The scanty surviving walls suggest an original plan of five apses within an enclosing wall. The approach is by a path opposite the windmill tower.
A short distance south of Borġ Għarib, on the west side of the road into the village, stands another more irregular group of megaliths. No relevant sherds have been found round any of these, and a Neolithic date can only be assumed. Only excavation would settle the matter, though intensive cultivation of the fields around may have destroyed the evidence.
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Ghajnsielem
A short distance south of Borġ Għarib, on the west side of the road into the village, stands another more irregular group of megaliths. No relevant sherds have been found round any of these, and a Neolithic date can only be assumed. Only excavation would settle the matter, though intensive cultivation of the fields around may have destroyed the evidence.
This large upright or menhir, some 3m high, can be found across the road from il-Qala’s Primary School. Though now completely isolated, except by modern housing, prehistoric pottery found near it implies that it might once have formed part of another temple, though this is now un-provable.
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Ras il-Qala
This large upright or menhir, some 3m high, can be found across the road from il-Qala’s Primary School. Though now completely isolated, except by modern housing, prehistoric pottery found near it implies that it might once have formed part of another temple, though this is now un-provable.
Gharb Church
Victoria
Arts & Culture
Astra Theatre
Triq ir-RepubblikaAurora Theatre
100 Triq Ir-RepublikaCitadel
It-Telgħa tal-BeltFrom unique 5000-year-old stone carvings to relics of the Phoenician, Roman, Arab and Medieval Christian eras on the island, the Gozo Museum of Archaeology is a small but important window onto the earliest cultures of Gozo up to the arrival of the Knights of St John. Sculptures of human figures from the prehistoric Ġgantija Temple complex and the nearby ix-Xagħra Circle burial site are highlights of the collection. Created before the building of the famous standing stones at Stonehenge, these figures give real insight into the lives of the first Gozitans and their remarkable ability to work with stone
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Gozo Museum of Archaeology
Triq Bieb l-ImdinaFrom unique 5000-year-old stone carvings to relics of the Phoenician, Roman, Arab and Medieval Christian eras on the island, the Gozo Museum of Archaeology is a small but important window onto the earliest cultures of Gozo up to the arrival of the Knights of St John. Sculptures of human figures from the prehistoric Ġgantija Temple complex and the nearby ix-Xagħra Circle burial site are highlights of the collection. Created before the building of the famous standing stones at Stonehenge, these figures give real insight into the lives of the first Gozitans and their remarkable ability to work with stone
The Farmhouse Gallery at Zebbug: The narrow streets of iż-Żebbuġ hide this gem of a private art gallery tucked away in a traditional 350-year-old Gozitan village house. Run by Berlin-born artist, Jörg Böttcher, who has spent some twenty years living and working in Gozo, the gallery offers visitors a marvellous welcome into a private world of colour and calm. Knock on the weathered wooden door with a bronze dolphin knocker and you are likely to hear a cheerful “Please enter! Keys are in the lock”. Within is a beautiful courtyard and a traditional Gozitan home full of contemporary art and a joyful creative atmosphere. Make time to chat with the work’s creator.
Haz-Zebbug
The Farmhouse Gallery at Zebbug: The narrow streets of iż-Żebbuġ hide this gem of a private art gallery tucked away in a traditional 350-year-old Gozitan village house. Run by Berlin-born artist, Jörg Böttcher, who has spent some twenty years living and working in Gozo, the gallery offers visitors a marvellous welcome into a private world of colour and calm. Knock on the weathered wooden door with a bronze dolphin knocker and you are likely to hear a cheerful “Please enter! Keys are in the lock”. Within is a beautiful courtyard and a traditional Gozitan home full of contemporary art and a joyful creative atmosphere. Make time to chat with the work’s creator.
Basically, this new museum and cultural centre displays a rich collection of historical and artistic artefacts previously inaccessible to the general public. There is also space for temporary exhibitions and events of cultural expression and development for various target groups.
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Il-Hagar | Heart of Gozo Museum
Triq il-Karita'Basically, this new museum and cultural centre displays a rich collection of historical and artistic artefacts previously inaccessible to the general public. There is also space for temporary exhibitions and events of cultural expression and development for various target groups.
Shopping
Arkadia Foodstore (Gozo)
Tal-Massar boutique winery conducts vineyard tours and wine tastings every Tuesday and Saturday. For groups of over 10 people other days can be booked on request. What to expect? Meet us and share our passion for the cultivation of our vines and the production of our wines. Enjoy a tour on our private estate with breathtaking views of the medieval village of l-Għarb. Taste 4 different wines with 3 authentic Gozitan finger foods – traditional galletti (Gozitan crackers) with dips, Gozitan sheeps cheese and traditional bread with sundried tomatoes and cold pressed Gozitan olive oil. (Exactly which wines depends on availability)
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Xagħra
Tal-Massar boutique winery conducts vineyard tours and wine tastings every Tuesday and Saturday. For groups of over 10 people other days can be booked on request. What to expect? Meet us and share our passion for the cultivation of our vines and the production of our wines. Enjoy a tour on our private estate with breathtaking views of the medieval village of l-Għarb. Taste 4 different wines with 3 authentic Gozitan finger foods – traditional galletti (Gozitan crackers) with dips, Gozitan sheeps cheese and traditional bread with sundried tomatoes and cold pressed Gozitan olive oil. (Exactly which wines depends on availability)
Jubilee Foods produces Gozitan and Maltese specialities the traditional way with natural fresh ingredients and no additives. At Jubilee Foods the words ‘genuine’ and ‘home-made’ still have their original meaning. Recipes handed down from generation to generation are used to produce a range of frozen, ready-to-cook dishes as well as gourmet artisan jarred products showcasing Gozo farmers’ specialities. Products for sale include: Home-made fruit conserves, Honey, Traditional Maltese Coffee & Gourmet Coffee, Local Liquers, Traditional Sweets, Artisan Savouries, Olive Oils, Traditional Home-made Nanna’s Ravioli, Pies, Pastries, Desserts.
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Café Jubilee
Pjazza l-IndipendenzaJubilee Foods produces Gozitan and Maltese specialities the traditional way with natural fresh ingredients and no additives. At Jubilee Foods the words ‘genuine’ and ‘home-made’ still have their original meaning. Recipes handed down from generation to generation are used to produce a range of frozen, ready-to-cook dishes as well as gourmet artisan jarred products showcasing Gozo farmers’ specialities. Products for sale include: Home-made fruit conserves, Honey, Traditional Maltese Coffee & Gourmet Coffee, Local Liquers, Traditional Sweets, Artisan Savouries, Olive Oils, Traditional Home-made Nanna’s Ravioli, Pies, Pastries, Desserts.
The Duke Shopping Mall
Triq ir-RepubblikaEssentials
Ġordan Lighthouse
Lidl Gozo
Triq San Leonarduso open
Ta’ Mena Estate sets out to offer the visitor something beyond the tourist staple of sun and sea – a little insight into what is unique about Gozo – its history, folklore, culture and food. Guests learn about crops, trees and traditional food production and processing. Guided tours are offered around the estate’s vineyards and olive grove followed by wine, olive oil and food tastings. Tours can be arranged any week-day for groups of at least 10 people at 8.00 Euros per person Transport can be organized from anywhere in Gozo and lunch or dinner can also be ordered at 15 Euros per head plus VAT
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Ta Mena Estate
Ta’ Mena Estate sets out to offer the visitor something beyond the tourist staple of sun and sea – a little insight into what is unique about Gozo – its history, folklore, culture and food. Guests learn about crops, trees and traditional food production and processing. Guided tours are offered around the estate’s vineyards and olive grove followed by wine, olive oil and food tastings. Tours can be arranged any week-day for groups of at least 10 people at 8.00 Euros per person Transport can be organized from anywhere in Gozo and lunch or dinner can also be ordered at 15 Euros per head plus VAT
Maxokk Bakery is a relatively small family-run bakery located a few roads away from Nadur’s main square in a side street named St James Street. The bakery’s main claim to fame is its traditional ‘ftira’. The ‘ftira’ closely resembles a pizza at first glance; however its unique texture and taste enhance the genuine surprise and culinary appreciation of our esteemed clients.
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Maxokk Bakery
Maxokk Bakery is a relatively small family-run bakery located a few roads away from Nadur’s main square in a side street named St James Street. The bakery’s main claim to fame is its traditional ‘ftira’. The ‘ftira’ closely resembles a pizza at first glance; however its unique texture and taste enhance the genuine surprise and culinary appreciation of our esteemed clients.
Entertainment & Activities
Gozo Stables Horse-Riding
Triq Andar IX XaghariGozo Diving & Gozo Technical Diving
Climbing is one of the best activities to experience in the Maltese and Gozitan landscapes during spring and autumn. It is a great way to have fun and build a strong connection with your friends or colleagues. Rock climbing is a team effort and requires cooperation, trust and good communication skills. It will help build confidence in you and your team, and once the challenge is completed, the feeling of success and satisfaction will be one of the things that you take home with you.
Event Solutions Malta by Vacations Malta
Triq l-GħenbaClimbing is one of the best activities to experience in the Maltese and Gozitan landscapes during spring and autumn. It is a great way to have fun and build a strong connection with your friends or colleagues. Rock climbing is a team effort and requires cooperation, trust and good communication skills. It will help build confidence in you and your team, and once the challenge is completed, the feeling of success and satisfaction will be one of the things that you take home with you.
The Nativity Village is being opened on Sunday, the 11th of December 2016 by the Prime Minister Dr Joseph Muscat at 3.30pm. The ceremony will start with a Christmas concert by St Joseph band at 2.15pm in front of the main entrance. Once again there will be several attractions including the carpenter and blacksmith’s dwellings, the bakery, an open-air market selling seasonal fruits, fish and a wide selection of vegetables, a local crafts area promoting traditional skills and folklore, a tavern, a farmhouse with panoramic roof and the Bethlehem Inn.
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Gozo
The Nativity Village is being opened on Sunday, the 11th of December 2016 by the Prime Minister Dr Joseph Muscat at 3.30pm. The ceremony will start with a Christmas concert by St Joseph band at 2.15pm in front of the main entrance. Once again there will be several attractions including the carpenter and blacksmith’s dwellings, the bakery, an open-air market selling seasonal fruits, fish and a wide selection of vegetables, a local crafts area promoting traditional skills and folklore, a tavern, a farmhouse with panoramic roof and the Bethlehem Inn.
Getting Around
Gozo Ferry Terminal
Triq Ix XattMalta International Airport
Malta Public Transport
Comino Ferries Co-Op Ltd.
Triq Il-Marfa