Xlendi is pronounced Sh-lendy  (Sh as in shout)

Xlendi Location

• Xlendi is located on the south western coast of Gozo, 2 miles from the islands capital Victoria.

Xlendi Description

• Xlendi is a small fishing village turned into the islands number one tourist resort by day trippers. The charming small resort of  is Xlendi is located along the southern side of the extremely pretty, picturesque & narrow Xlendi bay. The resort continues for a short distance inland along the valley leading down to the bay along the main road from Victoria . 
  
  
• The resort on the southern side of the bay is built into the steep sides of the bay in tiers of buildings and consists of large number of private dwellings hotels and apartments . There is a low level walkway past a couple of bars, restaurants and boat houses to the lower lying headland.  This can be seen in the panoramic photograph of Xlendi & Xlendi bay above
  
  
• The northern side of the bay has very steep cliffs with steep steps and a footpath that goes along the cliff to the headland. There are no buildings on this side of the bay.

Xlendi Sea Front from the northern cliff path that is accessible from steps & a zigzag path neat the harbour	Southern Xlendi Sea Front walkway . On the right are the steep northern cliffs. The couple are approaching the Churchills restaurant
Xlendi Sea Front restaurants, Serena hotel in background	Parasols shading the sea front restaurant tables

Xlendi Seafront

Two views of Xlendi Sea Front restaurants, with tables and chairs right on the fronts edge. St Patrick's hotel & small pebble beach

The seafront of Xlendi is a mix of ..

• Cliffs to the north with panoramic views from its path located a third of the way up the cliffs that can just be seen on the photograph. The path is accessed by a steep set of steps which zigzag &up the cliff side from near the small harbour north breakwater in the corner of the bay.
  
  
• A flat area backing the beach. Which has several bars and restaurants and a square used to park fishermen's boats. See photographs below in the Xlendi beach section
  
  
• Below the road on the southern side of the bay are two a paths leading to the headland. The higher path merges into the lower path via steps near the Ic Cima  restaurant. Both paths have steps either to reach them, or along the path. There are bench style seating at very regular intervals to enjoy the sunshine and view or the beautiful sunsets which are usually at there best in spring and autumn. Near the beach end of the lower path is the Churchill restaurant and a bar.
• A rougher path continues from the near southern headland round the next bay inlet to the watch tower on the next further headland.
• The flights of steps on the northern cliff side where the cliff is a shear drop are steep but the views from the steps, footpath and northern headland are stunning and worth the climb.

Xlendi Beaches

• The beach at Xlendi is at the landward end of the bay, which has an unusual rectangular end rather than the normal horseshoe shape of bays.
  The extremely small beach is divided by a very stone jetty style harbour wall. One side of the wall the beach is made of golden sand and on the other it is made of pebble. Click on photographs below to see enlargements.

Xlendi Sea Front restaurants & boat yard on the right . Small golden sandy beach in foreground	Xlendi harbour breakwater divides the beach into a sandy and pebble area.
Zigzag steps from the harbour side to northern cliff path can be seen centre background	Main road from Victoria, Gozo's capital city leading down to Xlendi Sea Front & small beach

Xlendi Watch Tower

Shopping in Xlendi

• You can buy the essentials in Xlendi but if you are into wandering around the shops then head for the islands capital Victoria 2 miles away or take a trip to Valletta or Sliema on the main island Malta

Nightlife in Xlendi

• Xlendi  is the perfect place to relax in, ideal for chatting with your family or fiends over a drink in a bar or an appetising meal in a restaurant.

Xlendi Bars, Restaurants & Cuisine

• Because many tourists come for the day or afternoon you will find a large number of bars and restaurants through Xlendi. The largest concentration is on the seafront overlooking the bay and beach

Bonitos Restaurant
The Vegetarian dishes serves classical Gozitian dishes along with house specialties of Mediterranean and pasta dishes Besides the specialty dish of the day Bonitos Restaurant also has prepares Vegetarian dishes The restaurant also provides a romantic setting to enjoy your meal & wine in. Bonitos restaurant, Mount Carmel Street (Triq il-Madonna tal-Karmnu) , Xlendi Bay, Gozo	Bonitos Restaurant Xlendi
Churchills Restaurant
Churchills restaurant is located in an ideal location on the southern seafront walkway.  With both A la carte and fixed menus including pizzas, local, fresh fish and specialty dishes   Churchills restaurant, Marina Street, Xlendi, Gozo, Malta. Tel: (+356) 2155 5614	Churchill's Restaurant Xlendi
Da Manuel Restaurant
The Da Manuel restaurant has both good service and a good choice of appetising food. Da Manuel regards itself as being one of the3 elegant restaurants in Xlendi. Da Manuel restaurant has a local Gozitian,northern Italian and fresh fish menu.   Da Manuel restaurant, Kantra Street, Xlendi, Gozo	Da Manuel Restaurant Xlendi
Ic-Cima Restaurant
The Ic-Cima restaurant is a family run Italian and Mediterranean restaurant.  There is both an indoor restaurant and over the road a large terrace located on the southern headland with spectacular views.   Ic-Cima restaurant, St Simon Street, Xlendi, Gozo	Ic-Cima & Terrazo Restaurants Xlendi
Moby Dick Restaurant
Moby Dick Restaurant Moby Dick Restaurant, 4, Marina Street, Xlendi Bay, Gozo, Malta.
Terrazzo Restaurant & Bar
The Terrazzo restaurant offers both an indoor nicely decorated restaurant or outdoor on it's terrace on the southern headland. The Terrazzo has an Italian menu of anti pasta, pasta  and fresh fish dishes Located on the headland and it's beautiful views   Terrazzo restaurant, St. Simon Street, Xlendi, Gozo	Ic-Cima & Terrazo Restaurants Xlendi
Zafiro Restaurant & Bistro
The Zafiro Restaurant is located on the ground floor of the San Andrea hotel on Xlendi's promenade. The restaurant serves continental or English breakfasts, lunch and dinner . The a la Carte menu includes a variety of fresh fish. Watch the sunset from the outside terrace. Open daily 8am – 10:30pm Zafiro Restaurant, Xlendi Promenade, Xlendi, Gozo, Malta
More restaurants
Huang Gong Restaurant, Marina Street, Xlendi, Gozo, Malta La Grotta Restaurant, Xlendi Road, Xlendi Bay, Gozo, Malta Valley View Restaurant, Xlendi Road, Xlendi Bay, Gozo, Malta Herbees Diner and Internet Cafe, Main Road, Xlendi Bay, Gozo, Malta Gourmet Restaurant, Xlendi Promenade, Xlendi, Gozo, Malta Karolina Restaurant, Xlendi Promenade, Xlendi, Gozo, Malta Moby Dick Restaurant, Xlendi Promenade, Xlendi, Gozo, Malta

Gozitian Dishes

Try the Classic Gozitian Traditional Rabbit (Fenkata) dish

Sports in Xlendi

• Scuba Diving for beginners and experienced divers is available from Diving schools in Xlendi such as
  
          St. Andrew's Divers Cove Ltd, St. Simon Street, Xlendi Bay, Gozo, Malta
         Moby Dives, Xlendi Bay, Gozo, Malta Tel: 2156 4429, 2155 1616
  
  
• Snorkeling in the sea
  
  
• Many hotels & aparthotels have their own sporting facilities. See Hotel descriptions

Xlendi Bus Services routes 87

Buses run between Xlendi and Victoria bus station with an 8 minute journey time

Buses leave Xlendi for Victoria (known locally as Rabat)

July - August - September (2007)

7.00, 9.00,10.15, 11.00, 12.00,13.00, 14.00,15.00, 16.15, 17.30, 18.30, 20.00

October to June

9.30, 11.15,12.30, 14.00, 15.15, 16.15

plus at 17:30 only in October April May & June

Buses leave Victoria for Xlendi at

9 minutes after the times  for Xlendi to Victoria above

Tourist Information Office

The nearest information Office is in Victoria

Hotels in Xlendi