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The battery located on the promontory between Qbajjar and Xwejni is the last in a chain of fortifications built in the early eighteenth century around Marsalforn Bay to prevent enemy landings in the area. The construction of these coastal towers made Gozo safer, especially since the island had previously been undefended – a factor that…

Ras ir-Reqqa is one of the most picturesque places in Gozo. It is a small pointed headland which lies directly beneath the village of Żebbug, west of the famous Xwejni salt pans. Reqqa point is a Natura 2000 site and is designated a special conservation area and special protection area. Apart from the natural beauty,…

Qbajjar Bay is one of the most picturesque beaches on the island ofGozo. Unlike other beaches on the island, it is not framed byimpressive cliffs or terraced fields. Its charm lies in the simple yetimpressive view it offers, namely that of the clear blue MediterraneanSea. It does not come as a surprise that our forefathers…

Located in the northwestern coast of Gozo, Marsalforn is the mostpopular resort in Gozo. Surrounded by the hilltop villages of Żebbuġ and Xagħra, together with the Merżuq hill dominated by the iconic Is-Salvatur statue, Marsalforn can be reached either by car or by public transport.The emblem of Marsalforn consists of a viper entwined around asword…

The church of Marsalforn is dedicated to Saint Paul’s Shipwreck. Asrecorded in the Acts of the Apostles, St. Paul was shipwrecked on Malta. According to tradition it was from Marsalforn that hesubsequently embarked for Sicily and Rome. DescriptionThe interior of the church is typical of the architecture of the 18thcentury. Built on a simple plan…

Located on Ġoma Street, Riħ id-Deheb is a historic house and museum featuring diverse collections and serving as a venue for cultural events. Dubbed “a house for artists and thinkers,” Riħ id-Deheb boasts a rich history dating back to prehistoric times. The oldest part of the house is the natural grotto situated beneath it. Żebbuġ…

Historically known as the Canonica, the Archpriest’s House or Id-Dar tal-Arċipriet, is the official residence of the parish priest of Żebbuġ. The house garden originally stretched from Ġoma Street with the house façade on Church Street and with the side entrance facing Point Street, now named Dun Franġisk Vella Street, after the original owner of…

Gozo’s written political history goes back to Punic and Roman times and throughout the centuries, except for some very short intervals, it was tightly woven with that of Malta. In spite of their relative size, Gozitan villages have their own histories to tell. This shows that they are microcosms of the bigger reality that is…