Xlendi is considered to be the most picturesque village on Gozo.

It is dominated by a relatively narrow bay, which nevertheless boasts perfectly crystal-clear water that is perfect for swimming during the summer months. Xlendi has a full range of facilities, including numerous restaurants, shops and hotels.

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Impressive cliffs

However, the area around the bay is the most impressive. On the left-hand side, you can walk along the coast all the way to the medieval Xlendi watchtower, from where you’ll be treated to views of the open sea.

Gozo Coastal Walk runs through the village, so the footpaths are well maintained.

On the right-hand side of the bay, you can climb up the adjacent cliff, from where you’ll enjoy magnificent views of the entire bay. You’ll also come across the enchanting Caroline Cave here.

Xlendi is one of the best spots for watching sunsets on the whole of Gozo.

Boat trips and other activities

In the bay, you can go for a ride on a small boat, hire a kayak or rent a jet ski and explore the surrounding area from the water.

Some sightseeing cruises around the whole island or trips to Dwejra Bay also depart from Xlendi.

The largest companies operating water sports activities include the following:

• Xlendi Cruises
• Xlendi Watersports

Beaches and swimming

Right in the centre of Xlendi, in the middle of the promenade, you’ll find a small sandy and pebbly beach. Xlendi isn’t your typical seaside resort where you’d go for a swim. The beach is really small (measuring approx. 5 x 10 metres) and is more suitable for a quick dip.

There are free showers by the beach.

Accommodation in Xlendi

Thanks to its picturesque setting, the opportunity to go for walks along the cliffs and its tourist facilities, Xlendi is one of the most popular places to stay on Gozo.

• 3* hotels with prices up to 80 eur: Hotel San Andrea, Ulysses ApartHotel, St. Patrick's Hotel
• Apartment with a view of the cliffs: Avalon - Bellevue Gozo

How to get there

The main road leads to Xlendi from Victoria (3 km) and from the town of Ta’Sannat (2.5 km). There is a large free car park right in the centre, and you can also park for free along the main road.

Although the car parks tend to be completely full during the summer season, you should always be able to find a free space within 10 minutes.

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Xlendi is also well connected to the bus network.

• Route 306– runs once an hour on a circular route: Victoria – Munxar – Xlendi – Victoria
• Bus 330– runs five times a day directly to Victoria

The “Gozo Sightseeing” tourist buses on the purple route also stop in Xlendi. During the summer season, they run once every 45 minutes; in winter, once an hour. A day ticket for both sightseeing bus routes costs 20 eur. However, the ticket is not valid on public bus services. Timetables and further information: city-sightseeing.com//gozo.

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