Xlendi is a fairly new addition to Gozo. Fifty years ago there were only a handful of houses, but with the advent of tourism it has grown into a small, quite tasteful resort. There isn't much of a beach, but is has a very nice seafront boasting plenty of restaurant. And the east side of the bay has a long paved walkway and sunbathing spots, leading to an ancient bridge which crosses a ravine and gives access to Xlendi watchtower which overlooks the salt pans. It's usually bustling during the summer, with tourists staying in hotels or holiday apartments.
Xlendi features in Naked Hero because it also has a number of dive centres, and being near to Sannat where I have him staying in the book, it is the obvious place where he learns to dive.
There are a plenty of snaps of Xlendi and the surrounding area on my facebook page. Click on the 'F' icon above to go there and find the photo album Gozo if you'd like to see them.
J. K.
Xlendi features in Naked Hero because it also has a number of dive centres, and being near to Sannat where I have him staying in the book, it is the obvious place where he learns to dive.
There are a plenty of snaps of Xlendi and the surrounding area on my facebook page. Click on the 'F' icon above to go there and find the photo album Gozo if you'd like to see them.
J. K.