Xlendi, Gozo

Xlendi, Gozo

A charming coastal village with clear waters ideal for swimming, snorkelling, and diving, surrounded by steep cliffs and featuring a 17th-century watchtower.
Xlendi is a small coastal village on Gozo, arranged around a narrow bay enclosed by steep cliffs. Once a fishing settlement, it still retains traces of its earlier life in the boathouses and the 17th-century watchtower built by the Knights of St John. The clear water has made it popular for swimming, snorkelling and diving, while the waterfront cafés give it an easy rhythm. Natural beauty and maritime history are closely intertwined here.