Fort Chambray - 19GL - Gozo GuideBook 2020

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Fort Chambray - 19GL - Gozo GuideBook 2020

Beach

A small sandy beach and crystal clear waters make this a popular swimming place, particularly amongst locals. It is also a favourite spot for diving, especially for beginners, and Gozitans love to bring a barbecue in summer and settle in for the evening. The bay lies directly opposite the island of Comino and is reached through the village of il-Qala.
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Ħondoq Ir-Rummien Beach
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A small sandy beach and crystal clear waters make this a popular swimming place, particularly amongst locals. It is also a favourite spot for diving, especially for beginners, and Gozitans love to bring a barbecue in summer and settle in for the evening. The bay lies directly opposite the island of Comino and is reached through the village of il-Qala.
The Blue Lagoon – just fifteen minutes boat-ride across the water from Mġarr Harbour – is one of the best swimming spots in Malta. Lying between the island of Comino and the islet of Cominotto, the calm, crystal-clear waters of the lagoon reflect the cyan blue of the sky over a pure white sandy seabed. This long, narrow bay surrounded by rocks and a few small areas of sand is a natural swimming pool perfect for floating, splashing, snorkeling, scuba diving or simply relaxing. Children can play safely in the warm shallows while older members of the family bask in the Maltese sun or get active with the various watersports on offer, including water skiing in the deeper waters just outside the lagoon.
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Laguna Albastră
Triq Kemmuneti
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The Blue Lagoon – just fifteen minutes boat-ride across the water from Mġarr Harbour – is one of the best swimming spots in Malta. Lying between the island of Comino and the islet of Cominotto, the calm, crystal-clear waters of the lagoon reflect the cyan blue of the sky over a pure white sandy seabed. This long, narrow bay surrounded by rocks and a few small areas of sand is a natural swimming pool perfect for floating, splashing, snorkeling, scuba diving or simply relaxing. Children can play safely in the warm shallows while older members of the family bask in the Maltese sun or get active with the various watersports on offer, including water skiing in the deeper waters just outside the lagoon.
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, snorkel and chill out in the sun. The area around the beach is wonderfully undeveloped, although there are a couple of cafes and a stall set back from the beach. The sand dunes are protected and the valley leading down to the bay is green and fertile. The terraced walls built by the farmers give the valley an appearance of a quilt when viewed from surrounding high ground. There is myth and history here too. Roman remains lie beneath the sands and Ramla Bay is reached from ix-Xagħra, on one of the hills overlooking the valley, or from the village of in-Nadur.
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Plaja Ramla Bay
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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, snorkel and chill out in the sun. The area around the beach is wonderfully undeveloped, although there are a couple of cafes and a stall set back from the beach. The sand dunes are protected and the valley leading down to the bay is green and fertile. The terraced walls built by the farmers give the valley an appearance of a quilt when viewed from surrounding high ground. There is myth and history here too. Roman remains lie beneath the sands and Ramla Bay is reached from ix-Xagħra, on one of the hills overlooking the valley, or from the village of in-Nadur.
A beautiful spot for swimming and snorkeling, this once-secluded inlet is increasingly popular though still rarely busy. A narrow inlet flanked by rock, there is a tiny pebbly beach at the head of the inlet providing a gentle slope into the water. Along the sides are rocks from which you can swim straight into deep water. Steps are provided though some prefer to jump. Mġarr Ix-Xini was apparently an occasional hiding place for the Knights galleys and was also used by the invading Turks to load captive Gozitans onto their ships in the worst-ever raid on the island in 1551. The Knights’ watchtower that still stands guard over the entrance to the inlet was built in 1661. It is open to the public and the delightful path from the bay to the tower has been recently renovated. The bay also attracts divers, particularly to several intriguing caves in the cliff faces and the nearby wreck (deliberately scuttled) of the ferryboat, “Xlendi”. In 2015 Mġarr Ix-Xini was mentioned by CNN as one of the top 10 places to visit before they are changed forever. Mġarr Ix-Xini was the location where Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt shot their film ‘By the Sea’. This filming was covered by both local and foreign news.
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Mġarr ix-Xini
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A beautiful spot for swimming and snorkeling, this once-secluded inlet is increasingly popular though still rarely busy. A narrow inlet flanked by rock, there is a tiny pebbly beach at the head of the inlet providing a gentle slope into the water. Along the sides are rocks from which you can swim straight into deep water. Steps are provided though some prefer to jump. Mġarr Ix-Xini was apparently an occasional hiding place for the Knights galleys and was also used by the invading Turks to load captive Gozitans onto their ships in the worst-ever raid on the island in 1551. The Knights’ watchtower that still stands guard over the entrance to the inlet was built in 1661. It is open to the public and the delightful path from the bay to the tower has been recently renovated. The bay also attracts divers, particularly to several intriguing caves in the cliff faces and the nearby wreck (deliberately scuttled) of the ferryboat, “Xlendi”. In 2015 Mġarr Ix-Xini was mentioned by CNN as one of the top 10 places to visit before they are changed forever. Mġarr Ix-Xini was the location where Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt shot their film ‘By the Sea’. This filming was covered by both local and foreign news.

Sightseeing

Built in medieval times, this grand hilltop fortress features a museum, cathedral & scenic views
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Citadel
It-Telgħa tal-Belt
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Built in medieval times, this grand hilltop fortress features a museum, cathedral & scenic views
Dwejra, with its dramatic coastal formations and sea spilling over the rocks, is a magical attraction. Here you can swim in the spectacular deep sea of the bay, in the calm shallows of the inland sea or in the foamy waters around the Blue Hole – one of Gozo’s top dive-sites. Dwejra is also home of the Fungus Rock or, as it is locally known, “Il-Ġebla tal-Ġeneral”, General’s Rock. It is so called in remembrance of the Italian General who centuries ago fell to his death while supervising quarrying in the area. History tells us that a special plant believed to have medicinal and healing properties used to grow on Fungus Rock and because of this the Rock used to be heavily guarded during the era of the Knights of Malta. Anyone caught stealing the crop was sentenced to death or to a life rowing the Knights’ galleys. The crop was picked and brought to the mainland using a primitive system of baskets and pulleys.
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Dwejra Bay
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Dwejra, with its dramatic coastal formations and sea spilling over the rocks, is a magical attraction. Here you can swim in the spectacular deep sea of the bay, in the calm shallows of the inland sea or in the foamy waters around the Blue Hole – one of Gozo’s top dive-sites. Dwejra is also home of the Fungus Rock or, as it is locally known, “Il-Ġebla tal-Ġeneral”, General’s Rock. It is so called in remembrance of the Italian General who centuries ago fell to his death while supervising quarrying in the area. History tells us that a special plant believed to have medicinal and healing properties used to grow on Fungus Rock and because of this the Rock used to be heavily guarded during the era of the Knights of Malta. Anyone caught stealing the crop was sentenced to death or to a life rowing the Knights’ galleys. The crop was picked and brought to the mainland using a primitive system of baskets and pulleys.
Marsalforn is 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 at the coast and foreign visitors arrive for a revitalising dose of sun and sea. A beach of sand and small pebbles is backed by a promenade which runs right round the head of the bay, providing a pleasant place to stroll at all times of year and a traditional summer evening gathering place for local families and visitors alike. The rocks along each side of the bay provide plenty of additional space for sunbathing and swimming straight into deeper water. These are also good places for snorkelling. Small fishing boats gather on the eastern side and in winter when almost everyone else has gone, the fishermen can still be seen peacefully repairing their boats and mending their nets. .
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Marsalforn Beach
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Marsalforn is 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 at the coast and foreign visitors arrive for a revitalising dose of sun and sea. A beach of sand and small pebbles is backed by a promenade which runs right round the head of the bay, providing a pleasant place to stroll at all times of year and a traditional summer evening gathering place for local families and visitors alike. The rocks along each side of the bay provide plenty of additional space for sunbathing and swimming straight into deeper water. These are also good places for snorkelling. Small fishing boats gather on the eastern side and in winter when almost everyone else has gone, the fishermen can still be seen peacefully repairing their boats and mending their nets. .
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, while for the more adventurous it is deslightful to swim and snorkel in deeper water off the long stretch of rocks bordering the beach. Because of its reef formations, ix-Xlendi is an ideal diving site, even for beginners. This is also a typical Gozitan fishing village and well-served with good restaurants and bars. Ix-Xlendi lies on Gozo’s southwest coast and is easily reached by car either through il-Fontana or il-Munxar.
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Xlendi
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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, while for the more adventurous it is deslightful to swim and snorkel in deeper water off the long stretch of rocks bordering the beach. Because of its reef formations, ix-Xlendi is an ideal diving site, even for beginners. This is also a typical Gozitan fishing village and well-served with good restaurants and bars. Ix-Xlendi lies on Gozo’s southwest coast and is easily reached by car either through il-Fontana or il-Munxar.

Neighborhoods

Għajnsielem, meaning "Peaceful Spring", is a municipality on the southeastern coast of the island of Gozo in Malta, including the entire island of Comino. It has a population of 3,200 residents and is the first Gozitan village that greets the visitor on leaving Mġarr Harbour towards the Gozitan heartland. Its name originated from the water spring, around which in 1700, Grandmaster Perellos built an arcade containing public wash basins and fresh water spouts. Attractions include Lourdes Chapel with its sharp steeple and underlying niche of Our Lady of Lourdes, Fort Chambray and the towering of Ghajnsielem Parish Church. Ghajnsielem is the closest village to Fort Chambray. Al fresco, relaxed dining can be found in the main village plaza.
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Ghajnsielem
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Għajnsielem, meaning "Peaceful Spring", is a municipality on the southeastern coast of the island of Gozo in Malta, including the entire island of Comino. It has a population of 3,200 residents and is the first Gozitan village that greets the visitor on leaving Mġarr Harbour towards the Gozitan heartland. Its name originated from the water spring, around which in 1700, Grandmaster Perellos built an arcade containing public wash basins and fresh water spouts. Attractions include Lourdes Chapel with its sharp steeple and underlying niche of Our Lady of Lourdes, Fort Chambray and the towering of Ghajnsielem Parish Church. Ghajnsielem is the closest village to Fort Chambray. Al fresco, relaxed dining can be found in the main village plaza.

Food scene

Situated right on the water's edge and next to the statue of St. Andrew in the fishermen's area of the bay, The Boat House Restaurant is ably run by Joseph Attard and his wife Rose. It has established itself as a must visit restaurant when visiting Gozo by Maltese and foreigners alike. The location enjoys the warm sunshine on winter afternoons and romantic sunsets. The choice of starters and main courses is endless. On top of that, there are the 'Specialities of the Day'. The fish display is a clear statement about the freshness of the daily catch. All items on the menu are prepared with ingredients of the highest quality. The selection of in-house desserts is tempting. The Wine List includes a large variety of local and foreign wines to please all wine lovers. Service is professional, fast and efficient but not rushed. Open for late lunches.
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The Boathouse Restaurant, Xlendi, Gozo
Xatt Ix Xlendi
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Situated right on the water's edge and next to the statue of St. Andrew in the fishermen's area of the bay, The Boat House Restaurant is ably run by Joseph Attard and his wife Rose. It has established itself as a must visit restaurant when visiting Gozo by Maltese and foreigners alike. The location enjoys the warm sunshine on winter afternoons and romantic sunsets. The choice of starters and main courses is endless. On top of that, there are the 'Specialities of the Day'. The fish display is a clear statement about the freshness of the daily catch. All items on the menu are prepared with ingredients of the highest quality. The selection of in-house desserts is tempting. The Wine List includes a large variety of local and foreign wines to please all wine lovers. Service is professional, fast and efficient but not rushed. Open for late lunches.
Choose al-fresco dining overlooking the breathtaking panorama high above Mgarr Harbour, or the elegant yet relaxing atmosphere inside. No matter which setting you go for, it will be impossible to let yourself distract from the mouth-watering dish in front of you! Splendid ambiance, excellent food and perfect service combine for an extraordinary dining experience, leaving you craving your next visit! Specialities include fresh fish, lamb and game. The vast wine cellar includes a wide range of local wines, and is complemented by a staggering 284 foreign wines, including New World wines. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
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Country Terrace Mgarr Gozo Malta
Triq Iz Zewwieqa
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Choose al-fresco dining overlooking the breathtaking panorama high above Mgarr Harbour, or the elegant yet relaxing atmosphere inside. No matter which setting you go for, it will be impossible to let yourself distract from the mouth-watering dish in front of you! Splendid ambiance, excellent food and perfect service combine for an extraordinary dining experience, leaving you craving your next visit! Specialities include fresh fish, lamb and game. The vast wine cellar includes a wide range of local wines, and is complemented by a staggering 284 foreign wines, including New World wines. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
One of the best restaurants in Gozo, located in the quaint village of Xaghra
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Oleander Restaurant
10 Triq Il Knisja
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One of the best restaurants in Gozo, located in the quaint village of Xaghra
5 Mins drive from Apartment A dining destination with a unique concept at Mgarr Yacht Marina, Gozo! Menu is designed in a way that you get to taste a little bit of everything that appeals to you each time you visit! Choose between a selection of small, regular and large plates to share between family and friends. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
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one80 Kitchen at Mgarr Yacht Marina, Gozo
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5 Mins drive from Apartment A dining destination with a unique concept at Mgarr Yacht Marina, Gozo! Menu is designed in a way that you get to taste a little bit of everything that appeals to you each time you visit! Choose between a selection of small, regular and large plates to share between family and friends. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
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. Takeaway place
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Maxokk Bakery
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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. Takeaway place
A family run Restaurant in Marsalforn, Gozo with spectacular sea views and great food. Specializing in exquisite fish dishes.
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Murella Restaurant
Triq il-Menqa
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A family run Restaurant in Marsalforn, Gozo with spectacular sea views and great food. Specializing in exquisite fish dishes.
5 min drive from Apartment An absolute gem amongst the other fine restaurants found in Mgarr harbour. It is a family business, run today by Brother and Sister. Now an exciting and entertaining place to eat and drink with generous portions providing excellent value for money, Ta’ Tona’s menu is comprehensive with a delightful originality to some dishes. The seafood is extremely fresh and is prepared with care, to the customers request and cooked to perfection. The service is excellent with cheerful, attentive staff ready to provide a personal touch.
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Ta' Tona Bar & Restaurant
Triq ir-Rebħa
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5 min drive from Apartment An absolute gem amongst the other fine restaurants found in Mgarr harbour. It is a family business, run today by Brother and Sister. Now an exciting and entertaining place to eat and drink with generous portions providing excellent value for money, Ta’ Tona’s menu is comprehensive with a delightful originality to some dishes. The seafood is extremely fresh and is prepared with care, to the customers request and cooked to perfection. The service is excellent with cheerful, attentive staff ready to provide a personal touch.
Another gem of a restaurant 5 mins drive from apartment. Michelin point of view: "This little gem is hidden on the traditional working harbourside, just a stone’s throw from the ferry terminal. Sit in the winter garden style room or ..."
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Tmun Restaurant (Mgarr Harbour)
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Another gem of a restaurant 5 mins drive from apartment. Michelin point of view: "This little gem is hidden on the traditional working harbourside, just a stone’s throw from the ferry terminal. Sit in the winter garden style room or ..."