Xlendi Bay, also known as ix-Xlendi, is a popular seaside resort on Gozo's Southwest coast.
Once a tiny fishing village, it's now a bustling town with dramatic cliffs and clear waters.
🌊 Enjoy a beautiful inlet surrounded by dramatic cliffs
🏖️ Relax on a small sandy and pebbly beach with shallow waters, ideal for families
🤿 Explore clear waters perfect for swimming, diving, and snorkelling, with reef formations and caves
🚶♀️ Discover scenic hiking trails along the cliffs to Xlendi Tower and Sanap Cliffs
🌅 Witness stunning sunsets, especially between January and May
🍽️ Dine at excellent restaurants by the sea
🏊♀️ Swimming & Water Sports: Swim from the beach or rocks, jump from edges, use ladders for deeper water.
🤿 Diving & Snorkelling: Explore reef formations, Roman amphora, and other artefacts. Diving centres like Ritual Dive and St Andrew’s Divers Cove are available.
🚤 Boat Rental: Xlendi Watersports offers self-driven boats, jet skis, kayaks, water skiing, paddle boats with slides, and stand-up paddles.
🚶♀️ Hiking: Walk to Xlendi Tower, explore Xlendi Valley (Il-Kantra Valley), nearby salt pans, and the stunning Sanap Cliffs.
🗺️ Cave Exploration: Visit Caroline’s Cave (reachable by stairs) and Catherine of Siena Cave (known for clear blue water).
🏰 Xlendi Tower: A 17th-century tower built by the Knights of Malta, overlooking the bay.
⛪ Mount Carmel Church: Ix-Xlendi’s church, with a sober design, and the Xlendi mill behind it.
Restaurants:
🍝 Ta’ Karolina: A favourite by the water’s edge, serving seasonal specialities.
🦐 Cima Restaurant: Family-run, hearty food, fresh seafood, upstairs terrace with bay views.
🍹 Terrazzo: Popular restaurant and bar with outdoor seating closer to the water.
Accommodation:
🏨 Cesca Boutique Hotel: On quiet outskirts, valley views, rooftop pool.
🏨 Hotel San Andrea: 3-star, fantastic bay views, friendly staff, clean rooms.
🏨 St. Patrick’s Hotel: 3-star, beautiful bay views, sea view rooms recommended.
By Bus:
🚌 Routes 306 and 330 from Victoria Bay 5 (approx. 10-15 minutes).
By Car:
🚗 Approximately 10 minutes from Victoria.
🅿️ Car park at the bottom of the hill (Triq San Xmun), but parking can be challenging.
Day Tours:
🚐 Yippee Malta: Chauffeured Tuk-Tuk tours (families/small groups) and self-drive Quad bike tours.
🚌 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Gozo Day Pass and Gozo Heritage Day Pass options available.