Bus Route: Victoria to Nadur - Bus
No.42, 43 |
Nadur lies upon the easternmost
hill of Gozo and could be reached either from Victoria
or directly from Mgarr Harbour. The baroque Parish Church
dominates Nadur's skyline and is believed to be one of Gozo's best
baroque architectural masterpieces. The church is dedicated to Saints
Peter and Paul and is surrounded by a sizeable village square with
an old stone cross on the other end of the square. The village
has a Maritime Museum with
a lot of naval artifacts collected from the old Nadur trade of seafaring.
Visiting the Kelinu Grima Maritime Museum is really worthwhile.
Nadur is also renowned for its enchanting countryside views, with
its green valleys and peaceful bays of the likes of San
Blas and Dahlet
Qorrot. Ramla Bay, the largest
sandy beach of Gozo, is obviously the most popular bay on the island
and could be accessed from Nadur. Ta' Sopu Tower lies half way through
Dahlet Qorrot and San Blas. As the village motto has it, Nadur is
in itself a watch house for the island. There is another tower known
as Kenuna Tower. This was built in 1848, and served as a telegraph
link between Malta and Gozo and not as a fort. The new Maltese Garden
at Kenuna makes this area a must-see for all visitors. From here
one can enjoy one of the most magnificent views in the Maltese Islands.
The feast of the patron
Saints Peter and Paul, "L-Imnarja" is celebrated on the
29th of June, which is also a National holiday. The feast's name
seems to suggest that there is a possible connection with the beginning
of summer. It is derived from the word luminaria (illumination),
and has a deep relation with our traditions and folklore.
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