Xlendi Bay
Xlendi Bay is a deep inlet at the end of a ravine on Gozo's south-west coast, flanked by steep cliffs, where most bathing is off the rocks down ladders into deep water. Xlendi Tower, built in 1650 under Grand Master Lascaris, stands on the promontory.
WhatCove, XlendiMalta
WhenJune to November21° in Nov
Getting there Car Bus
CostPublic shoreFree
- 16°J
- 15°F
- 15°M
- 16°A
- 18°M
- 22°J
- 25°J
- 26°A
- 25°S
- 24°O
- 21°N
- 18°D
Expect the sea at about 26 °C in August and 15 °C in February, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from June to November.
Getting in
- Access
- There is a small sand and pebble beach at the head of the bay, but most bathing is off the rocks along the sides, down ladders into deep water. On the left side two tiers of paths give room to walk and to lie out.
- Parking
- Parking, including disabled parking.
- Public transport
- Routes 306 and 330 run from Victoria to Ix-Xlendi - Xlendi (stop 1827), about 150 m from the bay.
- Also here
- Snorkelling, Diving, Coastal walk
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- visitmalta.com
- Facilities
- RestaurantCaféToiletsParking