Sannat. The Ultimate Guide.

Experience Gozo like a local. Learn everything you need to know about Sannat, Gozo.

Sannat sits quietly at the edge of Gozo’s dramatic southern cliffs, a village where tradition, nature and space to breathe come together beautifully. Known for its sweeping views, peaceful streets and direct access to some of the island’s most breathtaking walking routes, Sannat offers a deeper, slower connection to Gozo’s rural heart. This guide will help you explore it fully — from its heritage and landscapes to the places that give Sannat its unmistakable charm.

Getting to Sannat

Sannat is on the southwest coast of Gozo neighboured by the villages of Munxar, Xewkija, and Ghajnsielem. Just a 15-minute drive from the ferry terminal. If you’re travelling by bus, you would get to the capital, Victoria and take the 305 or the 306, which gets you to nearby Munxar. Sannat is home to the spectacular Sanap Cliffs, which are undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking sights on the island.

Staying In Sannat

Sannats rich history dates back to the 1500s. When the parish was established. In 1942, the village was hit by two WWII bombs, causing 18 deaths and significant damage to local buildings and landmarks. You can see a commemorative plaque as well as a section of one of the bombs on the back wall of the Parish Church and you’ll also see a commemorative plaque from the 1951 visit of HRH Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip.

Beaches

Just a short distance from Sannat is Mgarr ix-Xini, one of Gozo’s most gorgeous natural inlets. It’s a prime swimming spot, and popular with rock jumpers if you fancy something with a bit more adrenaline. The small rocky beach is a great place to soak up the sun for a few hours, before enjoying some deliciously fresh seafood at the beachside restaurant. For film trivia lovers: this was the filming location for the movie ‘By the Sea’, starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

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Things To Do And See In Sannat

Ta Cenc Sunsets

Enjoy the Gozitan sunset from this prime spot on the edge of the Ta Cenc Plateau. Before or after you can walk the nearby circular path for spectacular coastal views and a close-up of Gozo’s fascinating flora – the path is rocky in places so a good pair of trainers or walking shoes is a must.

Sannap Cliffs

Feast your eyes on fantastic views with a walk along the Sannap Cliffs. Start at the beginning of the paved pathway and meander along until you reach the end, where you’ll have a lovely view down into Xlendi and another great spot to watch the sunset. It’s an absolute must-do on any Gozo bucket list.

Don’t miss these things to see and do in Sannat

1. Find the Lace House. When open, you can learn more about the increasingly rare craft of making lace, and outside
2. Indulge in some essential self-care with a spa treatment at the Ta Cenc Hotel. Try the 5-hour ‘A Walk Along the Cliffs’ treatment, which includes a scrub, massage, facial, manicure, and pedicure, lunch on the terrace, and a glass of prosecco. Bliss.
3. Spend the day on the pebble beach at Mgarr ix-Xini.
4. Walk some friendly alpacas along the Sanap Cliffs or through the Olive Groves in Xewkija.
5. Head to neighbouring village Xewkija for the biggest breakfast ftira you’ve ever seen – eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown, all crammed into traditional Maltese bread… bon appetit!
6. Drive 5 minutes down the road to Xlendi, for great swimming and hiking as well as an impressive selection of bars and restaurants.
7. Catch a tour of the Lord Chambray brewery in the nearby Gozo Agricultural Village, before stocking up on some of their unique, locally brewed craft beers.

Author: GITH