MALTA: GOZO- Xaghra-Ramla Bay, Nadur-Ta' Kenuna

MALTA: Gozo - Xaghra-Ramla Bay; Nadur-Ta' Kenuna

This is a video about Ramla Bay, Xaghra and Ta' Kenuna, Nadur, Gozo. Please read info at bottom.

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Video by Alfred & Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech

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Ramla Bay or Ramla l-Hamra, is located at the bottom of a rich and fertile valley just beneath the village of Xaghra. Ramla Bay has a splendid stretch of orange sand with blue waters. Beach facilities include cafés, water sports and sunshades are available on the beach.

Romans Remains:
A 19-room Roman Villa-Bathhouse were discovered beneath the sands. 1910, Dr Temi Zammit led the excavations. The remains were covered in 1915 to protect from posterity. The artifacts and site plans are displayed at the Archeology Museum.

Calypso Caves
According to Homer in The Odyssey, the nymph Calypso lived in this cave and it is where she entertained Ulysses for 7 years before he resumed his journey.

Ramla Batteries & Redoubts:
Between 1715-1716, the Knights of St John began building a series of fortifications to guard the bay to prevent the invaders and pirates from disembarking at ease. The plans were further developed by the French military architect

Underwater Obstruction: In 1723 century, the Knights built the underwater walls to obstruct the entrance of vessels from the enemy into the bays.

Ramla Fougasse
Built by the Knights, the fougasse is a rock-cut cannon with the axles pointing at the probable route that the enemy would take. It is charged with a barrel of gunpowder and loaded them with rocks. It is to discharge a shower of stone to damage the enemy galleys.

Nadur Ta Kenuna
The Kenuna Tower was built in 1848 by the British and served as a telegraph link between Malta and Gozo. From Ta Kenuna, it offers most beautiful panoramic views of the fields, Comino Island and Malta.

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[camillerib1]

hello everyone...what a beautiful video of ramla bay...my god it brings lots of memories..i practicly grew up there..long time ago but every time i look at the video makes me cry....proud to be maltese in canada....

[JasAlf5959]

@camillerib1 Hi, thank you very much for the comment and compliments. We are so glad that the video brought you fond memories of Gozo/Malta. Malta is a Gem, indeed. I understand what you meant by getting emotional when watching the video cos' my husband was an immigrant for in Canada and decided to return to his beloved Malta some 10 yrs ago.

Sending you warm regards from Malta,

Jasmine

[mychoicealfred2]

Very nicely put together. Prosit Jasmine.

[JasAlf5959]

@mychoicealfred2 Thanks very much my dear.

[chiefcommanda1]

@ Went to Malta and Gozo last September and certainly want to go back as i had the best time for the 2 weeks i spent on Gozo, the people there are just amazing and so courteous, and the island is fantastic in all aspects. Way to go Gozo !

Regards

Bob

[JasAlf5959]

@chiefcommanda1 Thank you very much for the comment and compliments. It is wonderful to know that you had visited Gozo and took home many beautiful memories with you. We love visiting Gozo and just as you've mentioned the courtesy and hopsitality of the locals are fabulous and it is an ideal holiday destination. We love the Gozitan food as well. Really yummy!!

Warm regards from Malta,

Jasmine

[chiefcommanda1]

Went to Malta and Gozo last September and certainly want to go back as i had the best time for the 2 weeks i spent on Gozo, the people there are just amazing and so courteous, and the island is fantastic in all aspects. Way to go Gozo !

Regards

Bob

[JasAlf5959]

@LuvDaphne Thanks for the feedback and info. How lucky you are living at this beautiful site. Great view of the bay.

Warm regards,

Jasmine

[LuvDaphne]

@LuvDaphne *site 

[LuvDaphne]

@JasAlf5959 yes i knew that they were gonna built villas instead. But i'm not sure if they'll do.

I know that it's unused because I live near the sute (: