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Spend 1 night in Xaghra, visit Ġgantija Temples and Ramla i Hamra beach; a half‑day is enough if you’re based elsewhere.
Xaghra is a central Gozo village with the UNESCO‑listed Ġgantija temples, a short walk to Ramla i Hamra beach and a compact square full of eateries. It works as a convenient base for a half‑day to a full day, depending on how much you want to explore the island’s archaeology and coastline.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat)
- Airport
- MLA
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Malta ↗Malta is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
- Malta ↗Traffic drives on the left; if you hire a car, expect narrow roads, heavy traffic and limited parking in the towns.
- Malta ↗Sockets are the UK three-pin type (Type G); bring the right adapter.
- Malta ↗Every licensed stay adds an environmental contribution per adult per night (€1.50 from 1 July 2026, capped per stay — check), collected by the hotel or host.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Xaghra112 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Xaghra, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Malta-wide
- SIM or eSIMGO, Epic and Melita sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and in shops; ID required.Malta-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe but tastes of desalination; bottled or filtered water is normal in homes and restaurants.Malta-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if service is not included.Malta-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Malta-wide
- SafetyGozo is generally safe; watch for occasional stray dogs and keep an eye on belongings in busy squares.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets at bus termini and main squares, some paid (€0.50 (≈ under US$1)); cafés and museums otherwise.Malta-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, ambulance, fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on public holidays and some on Mondays; village shops close for lunch and on Sunday…Malta-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMLA Malta International Airport (Bus 322 to Xaghra takes about 45 min).
- Getting aroundBus 307 (Rabat‑Xaghra) and 322 (Mgarr‑Marsalforn) run hourly; taxi from Mgarr ferry terminal €13 (≈ US$16)‑15; the village is walkable – 15 min across town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in village café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealPea pie (local snack)€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Mgarr ferry terminalcheck€13–15 (≈ US$16–18)
- Museum or sight ticketĠgantija Temples adult entryYouth/senior €8, child €6€10 (≈ US$12)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedCornucopia Hotel double, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedCornucopia Hotel double, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MLA Malta International Airport (Bus 322 to Xaghra takes about 45 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Xaghra: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bus 307 (Rabat‑Xaghra) and 322 (Mgarr‑Marsalforn) run hourly; taxi from Mgarr ferry terminal €13‑15; the village is walkable – 15 min across town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Victoria (Gozo)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Bus 322 to Victoria, about 15 min
Capital of Gozo, citadel and museums.
Għajnsielem
goDoor to door: ≈35 min
Bus 322, about 20 min
Coastal village with harbor and restaurants.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Cornucopia Hotel
Four‑star, sea view rooms; good value in low season
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–55 (≈ US$50–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–90 (≈ US$85–110) excl. bed
- High
- €120–150 (≈ US$140–180) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Cornucopia Hotel double1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Taxi from Mgarr ferry terminal2 × €14 · check | €28 |
| Ġgantija Temples entry (adult)2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| eSIM, 1‑week data2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €29 |
| Trip total≈ €161 per person per day, bed included | €321≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and inter‑island ferry excluded.
Prices of common things
| Ġgantija Temples adult entryYouth/senior €8, child €6 | €10 (≈ US$12) |
| Taxi from Mgarr ferry terminalcheck | €13–15 (≈ US$16–18) |
| Coffee in village café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pea pie (local snack) | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public transport inside the village; rely on walking or taxi.
- Temple opening hours vary seasonally – check the official site before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 112
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Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Valletta; other embassies also in Valletta.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 322 Mgarr → Xaghra: ≈ €2 per ride (check)
- Taxi Mgarr → Xaghra: ≈ €13–15 (check)
Say or show
- Skużani — Excuse me / Sorry (skuzani)
- Grazzi — Thank you (grazzzi)
- Kemm hu? — How much is it? (kem mu?)
- Fejn hu l‑toilet? — Where is the toilet? (fejn hu l-toilet?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Xaghra. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike‑rental option at Cini station for quick beach trips.
- Link to Ġgantija Temples entry page for ticket booking.
Sources
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