| Getting
There: |
Bus number: 43 |
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| About Xewkija: |
Xewkija, which lies in the middle between Mgarr Harbour
and Victoria, is the oldest village in Gozo. It became
the first parish outside Victoria on the 27th November
1678 by Bishop Molina and became the first district
'contrada' to be known as 'casale' or village. The liturgical
village feast of St. John the Baptist falls on 24th
June, and the external festivities are celebrated on
the closest Sunday. The word Xewkija is derived from
Arabic meaning an area of thorny wastelands, common
at some point in time. |
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| Places to Visit in
Xewkija: |
• The Rotunda Church
• The Windmill
• Our Lady of Charity chapel
• Tower of Santa Cecilja |
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| Activities
& Entertainment: |
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| Shopping: |
Shopping is limited in Xewkija, but all necessities
can be found |
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| Beaches in Xewkija: |
There is a rocky beach in Xewkija called Mgarr ix-Xini |
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| Nearby
Towns and Villages: |
Kercem & Sannat |
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| Calendar of Events: |
• 21st June - Feast of St.John the Baptist |
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