Xlendi

Xlendi is a typical fishing village and a popular summer resort. It takes its name from a type of Byzantine vessel that used to shelter in this port.
Wedged between majestic cliffs, Xlendi is the most picturesque and the most romantic fishing village of Gozo. Before the present high rise buildings, constructed since the 1960’s, a white statue of the apostle Saint Andrew, patron saint of fishermen, reigned over the port. It still dominates the little harbour where fishing boats create a colourful collection when they are moored.
The cliffs bordering the inlet on this side can be reached by walking past the statue to a steep flight of steps cut into the rock. From the top there is a bird’s eye view of Xlendi. Further down the path, there is L-Ghar ta' Karolina, “caroline’s cave”, a natural grotto one used by nuns for swimming.
Xlendi tower, on the opposite promontory, was raised in 1650. it is a massive building that was able to resist gunpowder shots. Its stairway was detached from the main structure and the moat was spanned by an elevating drawbridge. Xlendi church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary of Mount carmel and the front section dates in 1868.
Xlendi is a main summer resort. Restaurant line the seafront, keeping the little bay busy from morning till late evenings entertaining their patrons to al fresco meals. Diving centres, hotels and a couple of clubs may also be found in Xlendi.
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Accommodations
Moby Dick Complex
4 Marina Street, Xlendi
info@mobydickgozo.com
www.mobydickgozo.com
+356 21 561 518
San Andrea Hotel
St Simon Street, Xlendi
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www.hotelsanandrea.com
+356 21 565 555
St Patrick's Hotel
Xlendi Promenade, Xlendi
info@stpatrickshotel.com
www.stpatrickshotel.com
+356 21 562 951
Ulysses Aparthotel
Gostra Street, Xlendi Bay, Xlendi
sales@ulyssesaparthotel.com
www.ulyssesaparthotel.com
+356 21 551 616
San Antonio Guest House
Tower Street, Xlendi
info@clubgozo.com.mt
www.clubgozo.com.mt
+356 21 563 555
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Restaurants
The Boat House
Xatt ix-Xlendi, Xlendi
info@theboathousegozo.com
www.theboathousegozo.com
+356 21 569 153
C Seven Restaurant
7, Rabat Road , Xlendi
csevengozo@yahoo.com
www.facebook.com/csevenxlendi
+356 99844462
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Attractions
Xlendi Bay
Xlendi (easily reached by car either through Fontana or from Munxar) is together with Ramla l-Hamra a...