XAGHRA-GOZO Destination and Info Guide

The huge and ornately embellished baroque church of our Lady of Victories forms the focal point of this sprawling hilltop village.

The whole village radiates around this Church Square. Lifestyle is simple and old fashioned- An interesting laid back lifestyle, Historic attractions and a beautifull beach are the main attractions of Xaghra for the holidaymaker.

The village of Xaghra is poised on a high limestone plateau.  This explains the formation of caves and grottoes in limestone terrains. 

Nearby is the lovely beach of Ramla.

Xaghra is also famous for hosting one of the oldest man made Temples in the world- Ggantija Temlpes ( The Giants Feet)

As a holiday resort, Xaghra offers some fantastic views of the Gozitan landscape, it presents itself with an old fashioned and laid back lifestyle, friendly people and very safe to stay. The nearby beach of Ramla , historic attractions and the holiday homes in the area make Xaghra a holidaymakers favourite for all the family. Entertainment is lacking in the area but for this one can always venture to mainland Malta for the day whenever you felt like it. Cost of car and passenger ferry "Gozo Channel" is cheap and often offers a shuttle service

Xaghra is most famous for the prehistoric sites, the temples of Ggantija, and the Neolithic site of Santa Verna, which lie nearby. Calypso's cave, of mythical fame, also lies within Xaghra. The present village has a more recent history. It became a parish in 1688, but the main church was only built during the mid 19th century. It is one of the most beautiful of Gozo's churches, with its richly-decorated interior, gilt sculptures, Italian marbles and paintings. The village also has two curious grottos, Ta' Xerri and Ta' Ninu, both of them beneath private houses but open to the public. The grottos have remarkable stalactites and stalagmites. The village also has two unusual museums: a Toy Museum; and an old wheat-grinding windmill. The mill, still in working order, has been fully restored and houses a collection of agricultural and domestic artefacts from centuries past.

How to Get to Xaghra

Location: North Eastern Gozo, North of mainland Island Malta

Directions from Airport: Follow signs to Gozo from the airport taking route no.1 all the way to the northernmost point on Malta to Cirkewwa harbor where the ferry leaves for Mgarr harbor Gozo. Once in Gozo follow signs to Victoria first and then to Xaghra from there.

Getting There by Bus: Bus 64,65 from Victoria in Gozo

Telephone code: ++356  

Where to Stay: Accommodation: Some Villas and old farmhouses converted into private vacation rental holiday homes. You may also find some modern apartments. There is 1 Hotel in Xaghra itself - the Cornucopia Hotel Xaghra

What to see and Do
Beaches: Nearest to Ramla Beach- A fine Red Sand Dune beach- Lovely to spend the day there. Ramla is about 5 minutes away by car from the Xaghra Church Square.

Shopping: Not much to offer for shopping but you are only 10 minutes away from Victoria for all you need can be found there. In Xaghra itself you will find Restaurants Police Station Pharmacy Bakery Groceries Church 2 Banks with ATM service HSBC & Bank of Valletta

Entertainments: None except for the watersports you may find available at Ramla Bay

Eating out: few but more selection at nearby Marsalforn or in Victoria

Public transport:  - All busses in Gozo radiate  to Victoria Bus Route Map

Internet Cafes: Nearby In Victoria(Rabat)

Xaghra
Contact: Xaghra Local Council
Vjal 8 Ta Settembru
Xaghra (Gozo) XRA 103