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Voykit pocket guide · Malta
Xaghra
Ix-Xagħra
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.
- Country
- Malta
- Local name
- Ix-Xagħra
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards work in most restaurants and shops; carry cash for kiosks, village bars and some boat trips.
- Daily spend
- Budget €40–55 excl. bed · Mid €70–90 excl. bed · High €120–150 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- GO, Epic and Melita sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and in shops; ID required.
- Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire 112
- Plugs
- Types G · 230 V · 50 Hz · UK three-pin sockets; bring a UK adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 5–10% if service is not included.; Café: Leave small change.; Taxi or ride-hail: Round up.; Boat crew or dive guide: €5–10 for good service.
- Water
- Tap water is safe but tastes of desalination; bottled or filtered water is normal in homes and restaurants.
- Toilets
- Public toilets at bus termini and main squares, some paid (€0.50); cafés and museums otherwise.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Ġgantija Temples adult entry | €10 |
| Taxi from Mgarr ferry terminal | €13–15 |
| Coffee in village café | €2–3 |
| Pea pie (local snack) | €2–4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MLA · Malta International Airport
- Bus 322 to Xaghra takes about 45 min
Typical fares
- Bus 322 Mgarr → Xaghra
- ≈ €2 per ride (check)
- Taxi Mgarr → Xaghra
- ≈ €13–15 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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.
See and do
Known for
- Ġgantija Temples
- Ramla i Hamra beach
- Village square with baroque church
- Local pea and cheese pies
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria (Gozo) | Bus 322 to Victoria, about 15 min | ≈30 min total |
| Għajnsielem | Bus 322, about 20 min | ≈35 min |
Sleep
- Cornucopia Hotel
- Four‑star, sea view rooms; good value in low season
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Skużaniskuzani |
| Thank you | Grazzigrazzzi |
| How much is it? | Kemm hu?kem mu? |
| Where is the toilet? | Fejn hu l‑toilet?fejn hu l-toilet? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A handshake; 'bonġu' or good morning; avoid: Assuming Malta is 'like Italy' or 'like Britain' — it is its own country
- Churches: Dress modestly and keep quiet; avoid: Flash photos during services
- Festas: Join the crowds and street food; avoid: Standing in front of the band or statue procession
- Politics: Listen; avoid: Taking sides between Labour and Nationalist supporters in public
- Driving: Expect sudden stops and narrow lanes; avoid: Road rage — it escalates fast
Scams and watch-outs
- No public transport inside the village; rely on walking or taxi.
- Temple opening hours vary seasonally – check the official site before visiting.
Gozo is generally safe; watch for occasional stray dogs and keep an eye on belongings in busy squares.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Xaghra yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ġgantija Temples
- Ramla i Hamra beach
- Village square with baroque church
- Local pea and cheese pies
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Xaghra, revision 5235400 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5235400
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
XaghraIx-Xagħra
Għal din l‑indirizz, jekk jogħġbok
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, ambulance, fire112
US consulate in Valletta; other embassies also in Valletta.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/xaghra). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.