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Gharb
Ghasri
Ghajnsielem
Kercem
Marsalforn
Munxar
Nadur
Qala
San Lawrenz
Sannat
Victoria Capital
Xewkija
Xlendi
Xaghra
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General Description About Ghasri:
Ghasri is Gozo's
smallest parish and village, and one of the most traditional. Like
neighboring Zebbug, with which it formed part till 1921, Ghasri probably
owes its name to the olive industry. The village of Ghasri leads to Ghasri
Valley, which ends in a beautiful tight gorge, dropping into the sea. Ghasri
is home to the first lighthouse ever to be built in Gozo, known as Ta'
Gordan.
The reason why Ghasri was chosen to carry the beacon for Gozo is its location. The village overlooks the northernmost point of the Maltese islands and sentries have always been sent here to watch for boats approaching the islands from the north. Ghasri remains its 18th century charm and its magnificent views from Ghammar and ta Gordan
while it continues to flash that beam of light. Down to the coast it is a placid grace along the wied which, at its confluence with the sea, becomes a fjord like gorge. This pleasant scene can be viewed from the hill which is home to the first lighthouse ever built in Gozo. Known as ta Gordan,
it surveys the north shore from an altitude of 180 meters. Under British
governor William Reid, a large oil lantern was supplied (1853). This flashed
at intervals with the help of a revolving reflector 1857 saw the building of
a new 21 meter high lighthouse, whose 23 gasoline lamps remained in place
till 1963. A new electric device now supplies a lamp with such intensity
that its beacon stretches over a radius of over 50KM
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Location/Position: Northern
Malta - GOZO ISLAND
Getting There:
Bus 90 & 91 from Victoria. From Malta Airport follow signs to
Gozo, take the Ferry; Once in Mgarr Harbor Gozo, Follow signs to Victoria or
Zebbug, then Ghasri. Neigbouring Villages of Ghasro are Zebbug and Gharb
Telephone IDD code: ++356
Beaches: The
Nearest beach is about 10 to 15 minutes away in Marsalforn, Dwejra and the Azure window, and Ramla beach.
Shopping:
Groceries/Restaurants (Gharb)/local handicrafts/Police Station/ Churches
Almost all kind of shopping is possible in Victoria, Gozo`s capital, only 5
to 10 minutes drive.
Entertainments: Watersports, Snorkling,
Scuba Diving attractions nearby. For more shopping its is best to visit Victoria or Rabat!
Eating out: Visit Marsalforn Village, through Zebbug or Victoria about 10
minutes drive.
Public transport: -Buses
to Victoria and Ghasri 90 & 91 -
Bus Route Map
Internet Cafes:
No
The name is derived from the word for `squeezing`. It was the pressing place for squeezing Olives brought from Zebbug.
POPULATION: 390+
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Points of Interest:
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Ta Cardona Tower
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Windmill Tower
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Ghammar Hill and Via Crucis
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St. Puplius Church
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Ta Gordan Lighthouse
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Knisja Tal Wied
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Ghasri Parish Church
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Ghasri , Gozo M
