Xlendi – Churches and Chapels

Introduction

The parish of Xlendi in Gozo is centred on the picturesque bay and dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Established in the 20th century, it serves a small but active community, blending fishing traditions, tourism, and strong religious devotion.

Location

Xlendi

Summaries of Xlendi’s historical places note discoveries of tombs dating from the Punic–Byzantine period, and describe Roman use of the port, with shipwreck evidence and amphora finds linked to the reef inside the bay.

Learn more about the town in our xlendi guide.