Dwejra Bay lies within the area of San Lawrenz and gives trip planning a clear coastal focus. At the water’s edge, the Inland Sea, walks along the coast and Dwejra Tower offer different experiences. The climb up Ta’ Dbieġi Hill opens up a different perspective on Gozo; at Ta’ Dbiegi Crafts Village, workshops and Gozitan specialities take centre stage. If you’re looking for a hotel in San Lawrenz, you can use these differences to help you decide: are you most interested in the water and coast, views across Gozo, or local crafts?
Dwejra: Water, Coast and History
The Inland Sea is connected to the open sea by a 100-metre-long tunnel, which small boats use. Boat trips to the outer waters also pass through the tunnel. At the same time, the Inland Sea is a unique swimming spot. The Blue Hole near Dwejra offers something different and is one of Gozo’s leading dive sites. Swimming in the Inland Sea, taking a boat trip through the passage and diving at the Blue Hole therefore appeal to three different interests in the water.
The coast itself also offers a reason to look closely at the details. On a walk along the coast of Dwejra, you’ll see rocks that resemble a mosaic of thousands of marine fossils. The mosaic image conveys what to look for: the patterns on the rock surfaces, not just the view across the water. The restored Dwejra Tower is a 17th-century coastal watchtower and offers panoramic views. You can also watch the sunset from Dwejra.
Views across Gozo
Ta’ Dbieġi Hill rises 195 metres above sea level; climbing it offers a 360° view across Gozo. The view here has a different setting from the one at Dwejra Tower: the hill offers a full panorama of the island, while the restored tower provides panoramic views from a 17th-century coastal watchtower. This gives travellers a specific comparison when choosing between a wide-ranging view and a historic lookout structure.
Crafts and the festival calendar
San Lawrenz is next to Ta’ Dbiegi Crafts Village. Artisans work in their workshops there; you can also find typical Gozitan specialities such as olive oil, small cheeses and honey from Gozo. This gives the village a different focus from the coast and viewpoints: crafts and local products go hand in hand. This is especially useful when choosing what to explore if the landscape isn’t your only focus.
The San Lawrenz village feast is celebrated in the first week of August. As an annual celebration, it offers a specific time-based reason to plan a trip, unlike the hill, coastal formations and tower.
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