Living in Xewkija
A central Gozitan village under the great dome of its rotunda, which is visible from most of the island. Xewkija is workmanlike rather than picturesque, and it is one of the more practical places to live on Gozo.
Xewkija at a glance
- Lifestyle
- Village, central, practical
- Best for
- Families, value-seekers, people working on Gozo
- Atmosphere
- Quiet and residential
- Property market
- Townhouses, maisonettes, apartments, some farmhouses
- Typical property types
- Townhouses, maisonettes, apartments, farmhouses
Why live in Xewkija?
Central
Close to Victoria and to the Mgarr ferry, which is the best of both on Gozo.
Value
Cheaper than the villages that attract second-home buyers.
The industrial estate
Much of Gozo’s employment is here, so for some people it is a walk to work.
The rotunda
A landmark you can navigate by, and a village that takes real pride in it.
The lifestyle
Xewkija is a working village rather than a showpiece, and prices reflect that. It sits between Victoria and the ferry, which makes it one of the most convenient bases on Gozo — the practical choice for anyone who has to make the crossing regularly or work on the island. The industrial estate on its edge brings traffic and some noise on that side. Amenities are decent and Victoria is minutes away for everything else. Winter is quiet, as it is across Gozo.
Property in Xewkija
Townhouses and maisonettes make up most of the stock, with apartments and some farmhouses in the surrounding fields. Less of the market here is aimed at holiday letting than in the coastal or scenic villages, so long lets are somewhat easier to find. Prices are among the more reasonable on Gozo. Both furnished and unfurnished occur.
Who is this area best for?
People working on Gozo
Central, and next to where much of the island’s work is.
Families
Practical, quiet and close to Victoria’s schools and services.
Value-seekers
Cheaper than the villages the second-home market has found.
Less suited to
Anyone wanting a view or a picturesque core.
What's nearby?
- St Julian's105 min
- Sliema110 min
- Valletta115 min
- Malta International Airport115 min
Approximate driving times, outside peak hours.
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