| Getting
There: |
Bus number: |
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| About Fontana: |
Fontana, a suburb of Victoria, lies downhill on the
Rabat Xlendi road. People began to inhabit the area
because of its useful fresh water springs. The arched
shelters were built in the sixteenth century over each
spring for the convenience of the people. Inside you can still find traditional stone water tubs in which
local folk could do their daily washing.
On the lower part of Fontana, on the right-hand side
of the road to Xlendi, you cannot help noticing
the evergreen Lunzjata Valley going up to the village
of Kercem. Local farmers are busy all year round in
this fertile part of Gozo. A very old irrigation system
made up from stone gutters constantly brings water from
a spring situated in the Kercem part of the valley. |
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| Places to Visit in
Fontana: |
- Water Springs and Traditional Washhouses
- Fontana Parish Church
- Lunzjata Valley
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| Activities
& Entertainment: |
Walk up to Victoria (Rabat) for
village pubs, restaurants and coffee shops, a cinema
complex, some trendy bars and other entertainment
options.
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| Shopping: |
Shopping is mainly done in
Victoria, a 5 minute walk away. |
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| Beaches in Fontana: |
Down the road from Fontana is
Gozo's well known Xlendi Bay. |
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| Nearby
Towns and Villages: |
Kercem & Xlendi |
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| Why Stay in Fontana? |
Very close to Xlendi Bay and fishing village,
and part of Victoria- where buses leave to all
localities in Gozo. |
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| Calendar of Events: |
• 15th June - Feast of The heart of Jesus |
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