Xaghra, Gozo Travel & Tourism Search

At Xaghra is the most impressive Neolithic temple in the whole of the Maltese Archipelago, known as the Ggantija (Place of Giants) from the massiveness of the stones used in its construction. It dates from about 3600 B.C. Xaghra boasts the most enchanting village square on the island and the twisty hairpin road up to the plateau is lined with pink and white oleander trees. This was probably the de facto capital of the island in ancient times and was certainly the site of man's first efforts to cultivate Gozo. The Ggantija temples are nearby, as is Calypso's Cave.