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Xlendi is considered to be the most picturesque village in Gozo. It is dominated by a relatively narrow bay, but the water is crystal clear and inviting for a swim during the summer months. The entrance to the sea is very gradual and consists of small pebbles, making the beach suitable for small children.

Arzella Apartments boasts a prime location just a stone’s throw away from some of Xlendi’s best restaurants, such as Mobydick and Pirates Galley.

The national dish of Malta is rabbit prepared in many ways. The most traditional version is stewed rabbit in red wine with potatoes and vegetables, often served under its local name Stuffat tal-fenek. It can also be found paired with pasta.

Another staple of Maltese cuisine is fresh seafood, which you’ll find on virtually every menu. Common fish include tuna, swordfish, and sea bass, but the local favorite is lampuki (also known as dorado or mahi-mahi).

Here are some other traditional Maltese dishes you shouldn’t miss:

• Aljotta – garlic-infused fish soup

• Bragioli – beef olives stuffed with capers, olives, egg and other ingredients, slow-cooked in wine

• Stuffat tal-fenek – Malta’s national dish, rabbit stew

• Ftira – traditional Maltese bread stuffed with various fillings

• Lampuki – seasonal local fish, a true delicacy

• Pastizzi – flaky pastries filled with ricotta or peas

• Ravjul – ricotta-filled ravioli

• Ross il-forn – baked rice dish with minced meat, eggs and onions

• Timpana – baked pasta pie with minced meat and béchamel sauce

And don’t forget to try the Maltese bread, considered one of the best in the world – always served fresh as a side.