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. It is also a good base for a quieter relaxing holiday. 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 a 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 Seafront
Xlendi seafront from the northern cliff path that is accessible from steps & a zigzag path neat the harbour
Southern Xlendi seafront walkway. On the right are the steep northern cliffs. The couple are approaching the Churchills restaurant
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Xlendi seafront restaurants, Serena hotel in background
Parasols shading the seafront restaurant tables
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 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.
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Xlendi seafront 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
Xlendi Watch Tower
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Xlendi Watch Tower viewed from Xlendi seafront. Great views can be had from all of the 3 headlands
Close up of The Xlendi Watch Tower, Only a short walk from Xlendi
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
Two views of Xlendi seafront restaurants, with tables and chairs right on the seafronts edge. St Patrick's hotel & small pebble beach
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Corner of the seafront with restaurants backed by hotels & houses
Main road from Victoria, Gozo's capital city leading down to Xlendi seafront & small beach
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Bonitos Restaurant Xlendi 5*
Bonitos Restaurant Xlendi
Has an outstanding menu. The Vegetarian dishes serves classical Gozitian dishes along with house specialties of Mediterranean, fish 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
Churchills Restaurant
Churchill's Restaurant Xlendi
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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.
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The restaurant is built into the rock face and has a solid rock ceiling
Churchills restaurant, Marina Street, Xlendi, Gozo, Malta.
Tel: (+356) 2155 5614
Da Manuel Restaurant
Da Manuel Restaurant Xlendi
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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.
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Very good reviews
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On the southern side of Xlendi with a terrace over the road overlooking a narrow sea inlet
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Da Manuel restaurant, Kantra Street, Xlendi, Gozo
Ic-Cima Restaurant
Ic-Cima & Terrazo Restaurants Xlendi
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.
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
Ic-Cima Terrazzo restaurant, St. Simon Street, Xlendi, Gozo
Moby Dick Restaurant
Moby Dick Restaurant, 4 Marina Street, Xlendi Bay, Gozo, Malta.
Zafiro Restaurant & Bistro
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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
Sofia Bar&Restaurant. Small outside terrace. Located near to the Church
Gozitian Dishes
Try the Classic Gozitian Traditional Rabbit (Fenkata) dish
Sports in Xlendi
Scuba Diving
- 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
The crystal clear water & rocky sides of the bay are ideal for snorkelling & scuba diving.
Some 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
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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
Xlendi Hotels & Apartments are listed on a seperate page