Living in Fontana
A small village on the road down from Victoria towards Xlendi, built along a valley with a spring at its heart. Effectively a suburb of Victoria, and one of the most convenient addresses on Gozo.
Fontana at a glance
- Lifestyle
- Village, central, convenient
- Best for
- Families, people wanting Victoria close, value-seekers
- Atmosphere
- Quiet, residential, close to town
- Property market
- Townhouses, apartments, maisonettes
- Typical property types
- Townhouses, apartments, maisonettes
Why live in Fontana?
Victoria on the doorstep
Close enough to walk into town, which almost nowhere else on Gozo manages.
The valley
Green and sheltered, with the old washhouse and spring at its centre.
Xlendi close
The bay is a few minutes down the road.
Practical
All of Gozo’s services within reach without living in the middle of them.
The lifestyle
Fontana is the most practical of the Gozitan villages simply because of where it sits — a short walk from Victoria’s shops, schools and hospital, and a short drive from Xlendi. The valley setting makes it greener and more sheltered than the ridge villages. It is small and residential; the village itself has little beyond a shop or two, but it does not need more. The road through carries the Xlendi traffic, which is noticeable in summer on that stretch. Year-round living works better here than in the scenic villages, which is reflected in a rental market aimed at residents rather than holidaymakers.
Property in Fontana
Townhouses and maisonettes make up much of the stock, with apartments in newer blocks. Less holiday-letting competition than the coastal villages, so long lets are more available. Prices are moderate for the convenience. Both furnished and unfurnished occur.
Who is this area best for?
Families
Walk into Victoria for schools and shopping.
Value-seekers
Convenient without the premium the scenic villages carry.
Long-term residents
A village that works in January as well as July.
Less suited to
Anyone wanting a sea view or open countryside at the door.
What's nearby?
- St Julian's110 min
- Sliema115 min
- Valletta120 min
- Malta International Airport120 min
Approximate driving times, outside peak hours.
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