Mġarr ix-Xini, Protected bay along the Mediterranean Sea in Gozo, Malta
The bay extends 380 meters in length and 70 meters in width, featuring steep cliffs and clear waters suitable for underwater activities.
The bay functioned as a strategic harbor during the Knights of St John era, with a defensive tower constructed in 1661 to protect the coastline.
The location gained international recognition after serving as a filming site for the 2014 movie 'By the Sea' with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
Visitors can access the bay through narrow roads from Sannat or Xewkija villages, with limited parking spaces available near the pebble beach.
An artificial reef formed by the sunken MV Xlendi ferry rests upside down at depths reaching 49 meters, creating an underwater attraction for divers.
GPS coordinates: 36.01970,14.27180
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:13
Malta contains historical sites and natural landscapes beyond tourist areas. The islands feature geological structures, coastal forts, prehistoric caves and village churches. The locations include Roman remains, gardens, defense structures and natural caves in Malta and Gozo.
Ġgantija
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Xagħra Stone Circle
3 km
Rotunda of Xewkija
1.9 km
Fort Chambray
1.9 km
Gourgion Tower
1.4 km
St. Cecilia Chapel
1 km
Mġarr ix-Xini Tower
369 m
Ta' Kenuna Tower
2.1 km
Garzes Tower
2.5 km
Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Nadur
2.9 km
Our Lady of Loreto Parish Church
1.7 km
Santa Cecilia Tower
1.1 km
Church of St Margaret, Sannat
2.7 km
Tat-Tmien Kantunieri Windmill
2.1 km
Ta’ Cenc Dolmen
1.5 km
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
2.2 km
Mġarr North Lighthouse
2.8 km
Mġarr Main Lighthouse
2.2 km
Church of St. Anthony the Abbot
3 km
Xagħra Stone Circle headless seated figurine with hands on thighs
3 km
Headless seated figurine crossed hands
3 km
Seated figurine, with incised lines for hands on stomach
3 km
Twin-seated figurine
3 km
Red terracotta headless seated figurine, hands on thighs
3 km
Xagħra Stone Circle seated figurine with hands on stomach
3 km
Seated figurine looking up with left hand on thigh
3 km
Seated figurine leaning forward with hands on stomach
3 km
Xagħra Circle standing figurine
3 kmReviews
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