Qala and Nadur
on the Island of Gozo, Malta.

QALA

Qala first referred to in a fifteenth century portolan preserved at the Vatican library has taken its name from the qala or port of Hondoq ir-Rummien. It is the easternmost village of Gozo and has been inhabited since early times.

The development of the present settlement began in the second half of the seventeenth century. It is a pleasant and rural place with many natural and historic attractions. Though Qala is the farthest village from Gozo's capital, Victoria, it is the closest to the rest of the Maltese archipelago, and the rocky hillsides of Qala enjoy an unobstructed view of the islands of Malta and Comino.

Breath taking scenes can be enjoyed, among other places, from the Qala Belvedere and from the small courtyard in front of the church known as Il-Madonna tal-Blat (Saint Mary of the Rocks).

This church faces Comino and legend has it that it was built so that the people of that island could follow Holy Mass from across the straits when rough weather precluded a priest from crossing there. Except for a few sheltered inlets, like the popular Hondoq Ir-Rummien.

Qala's coastline is a rocky trek to which nature and history both have contributed a great deal. Natural gifts include several caves, the prettiest of which is Ghar Minka, which is accessible only by boat.

There are s great some geat places to relax and eat and drink in Qala such as
D-Bar Café - Bar - RestaurantD Bar, Qala, Gozo.
Address: St Joseph Street, Qala, Gozo
Tel: +356 21556242

Xerri L-Bukkett
Address: 4, Triq iz-Zewwieqa, Qala, Gozo
Tel: +356 21553500
E-mail: bukkett@di-ve.com

Click here to find other great places to eat and drink on the Island.

Parish church of Nadur Nadur lies upon the easternmost hill of Gozo and could be reached either from Victoria or directly from Mgarr Harbour. The baroque Parish Church dominates Nadur's skyline and is believed to be one of Gozo's best baroque architectural masterpieces.

The church is dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul and is adorned by a sizeable village square with an old stone cross on the other end of the square. The village has a Maritime Museum with a lot of naval artifacts collected from the old Nadur trade of seafaring. Visiting the Kelinu Grima Maritime Museum is really worthwhile.

Nadur is also renowned for its enchanting countryside views, with its green valleys and peaceful bays of the likes of San Blas and Dahlet Qorrot. Ramla Bay, the largest sandy beach of Gozo, is obviously the most popular bay on the island and could be accessed from Nadur.

Dahlet Qorrot is a delightful small bay very popular with local fishermen. The unique boathouses in Dahlet Qorrot were often converted from the original caves and ledges underneath the cliffs. It is a wonderful place for all those who love the quite spot, or even to have a nice swim. Ta' Sopu Tower lies half way through Dahlet Qorrot and San Blas. As the village motto has it, Nadur is in itself a watch house for the island.

 

There is another tower known as Kenuna Tower. This was built in 1848, and served as a telegraph link san blas baybetween Malta and Gozo and not as a fort. The new Maltese Garden at Kenuna makes this area a must-see for all visitors. From here one can enjoy one of the most magnificent views in the Maltese Islands. The feast of the patron Saints Peter and Paul, "L-Imnarja" is celebrated on the 29th of June, which is also a National holiday. The feast's name seems to suggest that there is a possible connection with the beginning of summer. It is derived from the word luminaria (illumination), and has a deep relation with our

 

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