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View of Xlendi Tower

View of Xlendi Tower

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1. Mgarr ix-Xini Bay – Sanap Cliffs loop from Mġarr

26.7km

07:43

580m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Sanap Cliffs – Xlendi Bay and Cliffs loop from Sannat

11.4km

03:22

320m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Xlendi Bay and Cliffs – Sanap Cliffs loop from Xlendi

11.0km

03:16

320m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sasha Taylor

November 15, 2022

The ix-Xlendi tower is the oldest free-standing coastal watchtower in Gozo. It was built during the reign of Grand Master Lascaris in 1650. It was designed to defend ix-Xlendi Bay and keep out smugglers, pirates and quarantine evaders (the Knights Hospitaller were accomplished medics and had a strict quarantine policy for ships arriving from diseased areas). The Tower is 35 feet square and rises to a height of 30 courses. It has an architecturally unique platform jutting out seawards.

The Tower was armed with two 6-pounder iron guns that were later replaced with two 4-pounders. The Tower had its own Capo Mastro (Detachment Commander) and a Bombardier (gunner), who in turn had his own Aggiuntante. At night the Tower was itself guarded by three more armed men. From the rising cliffs of Ras il-Bajda, the tower commands an extensive view of the south-western approaches to Gozo and the entrance to the Comino Channel. The ix-Xlendi Tower continued to serve as guardian of the bay until as late as 1871.

Mauguin Christine et Marc

March 16, 2024

Breathtaking view of the cliffs and the lacy sea

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View of Xlendi Tower

1. Mgarr ix-Xini Bay – Sanap Cliffs loop from Mġarr

2. Sanap Cliffs – Xlendi Bay and Cliffs loop from Sannat

3. Xlendi Bay and Cliffs – Sanap Cliffs loop from Xlendi

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