Fontana, Fontana

Where is Fontana?

Fontana lies immediately south of Victoria, on the road descending toward Xlendi. It belongs to the Gozo & Comino District and is one of the smaller localities of Gozo, closely tied to the island's main town.

History of Fontana

Fontana grew around the springs that gave it its name, in the valley between Victoria and Xlendi. The covered washing house, Il-Għajn tal-Ħasselin, was built in the 19th century under British administration to channel the spring for public use, and remains the village's landmark. Fontana later became a parish dedicated to the Sacred Heart.

What to see in Fontana

Il-Għajn tal-Ħasselin — the historic covered washing spring. Sacred Heart parish church — the village's parish church. Xlendi valley — the route down toward Xlendi Bay.

Transport in Fontana

Fontana is served by Malta Public Transport bus routes connecting it to Victoria and toward Xlendi. There is no rail service. Local movement is mainly by bus or car, and the village is within walking distance of Victoria.

Living in Fontana

Fontana is a small village on the edge of Victoria, combining a historic core with easy access to the island's main services. Assessments of cost of living and housing should be based on current local data rather than general impressions.

Official name

Fontana

Island

Gozo

District

Gozo & Comino District

Landmark

Il-Għajn tal-Ħasselin (Washing Spring); Sacred Heart parish

Transport

Bus routes to Victoria and Xlendi