Why go
Begin at Ta Pinu Basilica before following the road west toward Dwejra. Give the bay’s open rock landscape time on foot, with Fungus Rock as the visible landmark rather than the former Azure Window. The Inland Sea sits nearby and adds a sheltered lagoon behind the cliffs; any boat passage through the tunnel depends on current sea conditions and operator access. Continue by road to Xlendi Bay for a smaller village waterfront and a later pause. These stops are connected by transfers across western Gozo, so arrange transport first and keep boat time optional.
The route, stop by stop
World itinerary estimate: 240–420 min
Times are planning estimates. Unknown visit durations start at an editable 30 minutes; access is checked separately.
- 01
Main stop · 20–40 min
Ta Pinu Basilica
A national Marian shrine stands in open countryside near Għarb on Gozo. Its monumental church offers a religious and architectural stop away from the island's busier waterfronts.
Explore Walk · 43 min · Estimated
02Optional · 20–45 min
Dwejra Bay
Gozo's western coast brings limestone formations, a rounded bay and Fungus Rock together. Visit for the surviving landscape; the once-famous Azure Window collapsed in 2017.
ExploreWalk · 9 min · Estimated
03Optional · 15–30 min
Inland Sea Gozo
A seawater lagoon connects to open sea through a narrow limestone tunnel at Dwejra. The calm-looking inner shore gives a different perspective from the exposed coast outside.
ExploreWalk · 64 min · Estimated
04Main stop · 20–60 min
Xlendi Bay
A narrow bay on Gozo's southwest coast places a small waterfront settlement between high slopes. It suits a seaside walk with a strong contrast between village and limestone landscape.
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