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Xlendi

Xlendi is a town on Gozo's south coast. Formerly a picture perfect Mediterranean fishing village, it has now been expanded to several times it's old size by modern hotels and apartments. Because of this it follows Marsalforn for having the bulk of tourists staying there.



Xlendi is a village in Malta situated in the south west of the island of Gozo. The name is probably derived from the word "xelandion", a type of Byzantine vessel which may have anchored in the port. The church here is dedicated to the Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel. The front section of the building dates back to 1868; in 1969 it was enlarged at the rear. The church was dedicated in 1974.

Xlendi falls under Munxar for administrative purposes, though it does have its own motto.
A white statue of the apostle Saint Andrew, patron saint of fishermen, stands looking out over the port. You will find here the Xlendi Tower, built in 1650 and perched on the promontory.

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Xlendi Main Roads

  • Pjazza l-Anfori (Anfori Square)
  • Triq il-Qsajjam
  • Triq ir-Rabat (Victoria Road)
  • Triq Ras il-Bajjada (Ras il-Bajjada Road)
  • Triq San Xmun (St Simon Road)



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    Hotels in Xlendi
    Hotel San Andrea Score 8.525 from 42 reviews
    Xlendi Promenade 8.53/10
    Main Restaurant with sea views Serving: Lunch (Snacks and a La carte) Dinner: Daily set menu and A la carte. Specializing in Mediterranean cuisine and fresh fish External Terrace Sea Front Restaurant (Weather permitting) Room Service ... more
     
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    Valletta Airport Shared Arrival Transfer 25 - 40 minutes

    Valletta Airport Shared Arrival Transfer Travel from Valletta International Airport to your Malta hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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    The Three Cities - Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa 3.5 - 4 hours

    Visit the 3 cities of Malta Drive to the Grand Harbor Area where your first stop will be at the Gardjola Gardens. At Senglea you can enjoy the panoramic view that includes, from right to left, the docks, Marsa, Valletta, the entrance to the Grand Harbor and Fort St. Angelo.

    The sentry box placed on the tip of the bastion, il-gardjola, epitomizes the role of the fortifications around the harbor. On the sentry box there are sculptured in high relief various symbols of watchfulness, namely the eye, the ear, and the crane bird. The inscription in Latin assures the inhabitants of the Harbor area, to rest at ease, as the tower stands guard against any hostile force that may attempt to approach Maltese shores.

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    Morning Tour of Valetta 3.5 - 4 hours

    St Johns Co-Cathedral, Valletta

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