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.
Caroline’s Cave & Zigzag Steps to Cliff Path
Cave by the harbour & Zigzag steps that leads, via a path to from the harbour side to northern cliff path can be seen centre background
- The cave next to the harbour is more like an overhanging rock
- The path at the top of zig zag stairs leads to a the more famous Caroline’s cave.
- Caroline’s cave is the best known cave from all the caves in Xlendi.
- It was used by the Augustinian nuns who swam in the cave and could not be seen. By the cave is a steep path with many stone steps cut into the path. The summit of the path is near the cliff top and then branches. The right branch descends to the top of the very prominent zig zag flight of steps that drops down to Xlendi harbour. The route has a blue hand rail. The left leads to more paths on the top of the cliffs.
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
Restaurants in Xlendi
Zafira Restaurant
- Seafront Location.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Delicious Seafood at it's best:
- Grilled sea bass. Pan Seared Wild Grouper, Prawns, Octopus or Avocado & Smoked Salmon Salad are all highly recommended.
- Popular Meat Dishes:
- Beef Fillet Carpacci.
- Argentinean Ribeye Steak
- Tender Braised Lamb Rum
- A Great memorable dining experience.
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 sea fronts edge. St Patrick's hotel & small pebble beach
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Churchill's Restaurant
Churchill's Restaurant Xlendi
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 speciality dishes.
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
The Da Manuel restaurant has both good service and a good choice of appetising food. Da Manuel regards itself as being one of the 3 elegant restaurants in Xlendi. Da Manuel restaurant has a local Gozitian,northern Italian and fresh fish menu.
Very good reviews
On the southern side of Xlendi with a terrace over the road overlooking a narrow sea inlet
Da Manuel restaurant, Kantra Street, Xlendi, Gozo
The Terrazzo Restaurant
- The Terrazzo has an Italian menu of anti pasta, pasta and fresh fish dishes
- Dine in it's indoor nicely decorated restaurant or outdoor over the road on it' s outdoor terrace on the slope of the southern headland with it's beautiful views of the bay.
Ic-Cima Restaurant
Ic-Cima Restaurant & Rooftop Terrace Xlendi
- The Ic-Cima restaurant is a family run Italian and Mediterranean restaurant. There is both an indoor restaurant and a rooftop terrace located on the southern headland with spectacular views.
- The Terrazzo restaurant offers both an indoor nicely decorated restaurant or outdoor on it's rooftop dining terrace facing the southern headland & Bay.
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
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
Snorkelling
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 an18 minute journey time
Bus Routes Xlendi - Victoria (known locally as Rabat)
306 14 buses per day
330 5 buses per day
Bus Routes Victoria - Mgarr (Vapur). Ferries for Malta
301
303
322
323 N301(Night Bus)
Open Top Hop-on Hop-off Tourist Bus
City Sightseeing Bus Purple Route Stop
Located on San Xmun between the Car Parks. 68mfrom the Seafront
Tourist Information Office
The nearest information Office is in Victoria
Hotels in Xlendi
Xlendi Hotels & Apartments are listed on a separate page