your Issue 10 | 12 Aug ‘10

guide

Celebrating The
Assumption in Gozo
Arkadia Photo
Competition
What’s
Cooking
Gozo Visitor
Information

Property
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 Editorial
Welcome to Gozo
We are halfway through our summer as
the many choose to visit Gozo during
August. Everybody is doing there best
to utilise their vacation leave and why
not consider a brief or even lengthy
visit to the sister island?
It’s getting hot-hot-hot and make
sure you protect yourself from any
unnecessary UV rays. The sea is
now warmer and Gozo spoils you
with plenty of bathing options with
wonderful bays and beaches all
around the island.
Gozo will be celebrating Santa Marija
this week as the festa season moves to
Victoria. Make sure you visit the Gozo
Cathedral while it is an annual must
to experience the grand fireworks
display at the end of the procession
on 15th August.
Arkadia will be open only in the
morning on Sunday, 15th August.
Therefore all retail outlets excluding
McDonalds will be closed in the
afternoon and evening. To compensate
we are closing later than usual on
Fridays with closing time set at 8PM.
As SALES start to fizzle out, make sure
to check out the new arrivals pouring
in within our fashion department.
Autumn is still a bit far away but
certainly there are some new late
summer options which you can take
into consideration.
A splendid mid-Summer visit to all.

Produced by:
Arkadia Marketing Ltd, Fortunato Mizzi Street, Victoria, Gozo
Tel: 2210 3000 | Fax: 2155 8331 | info@arkadia.com.mt | www.arkadia.com.mt
Advertising: Tel: 2210 3207 | Mob: 9942 1594 | gzammit@arkadia.com.mt
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Table of Contents
Cover: Fireworks display on Gelmus Hill on 15 August
Photo courtesy of Paul Camilleri
Feature: Gotta Go to Gozo 08
Photo competition: €2000 in free shopping to be won.
What’s On 10
Activities & Events this month on Gozo
What’s Cooking this weekend 18
Recipes prepared by Basilico - The Waterfront Hotel, Gzira
Gozo Visitor Information

Useful Contact Numbers 24

Pharmacy Open on Sunday 24
Gozo Mass Times 24
Eating Out 26
Gozo Channel Timetable 29
Property in Gozo 30
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Gotta Go to Gozo
€2000 in FREE SHOPPING to be WON

This Summer Arkadia has launched a new

advertising campaign ‘Gotta go to Gozo…
gotta go to Arkadia’. The purpose of the
campaign is to promote Gozo; because
by going to Gozo you will certainly go to
Arkadia.

The advertising campaign appeared on

prime-time TV, radio stations, magazines,
on the web, and a set of shopping bags which were used in all of Arkadia’s
retail outlets in Malta.

NOW IT IS YOUR TURN TO PROMOTE GOZO

Now Arkadia has done its part to promote

Gozo as a must-go destination for the Maltese
this Summer. Arkadia is now organising a
photo competition for YOU to do your part and
share your experience in Gozo from your own
eyes and comment on why people just
‘Gotta go to Gozo’.

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 WHERE TO PARTICIPATE
The photo competition will be
web-based where participants will
need to submit their photo entries
through a dedicated website –
www.gottagotogozo.com.
To participate by submitting a photo
and even to vote, you have to be a
Facebook user.

The Prizes

Arkadia is giving out €2000 in FREE SHOPPING to 14 finalists.

Prizes will be as follows:
PRIZES

1st Place: €500

2nd Place: €300
3rd Place: €200 €25
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Feature
THE VOTING PROCESS

The 14 finalists will be those photo submissions

with the most ‘LIKES’ captured through the
competition website and Facebook. Participants
can submit more than one photo. The top 14
submissions with the most ‘LIKES’ will then be
judged by a panel of technical experts to decide
the final ranking and eventual winner. The main
criteries for judging the final photos will be related to (1) relevance
to the competitition subject ‘Gotta go to Gozo, (2) How original and
creative the photos is, and (3) proof of ownership of the photo.

END OF COMPETITION

Voting will cease on Monday, 13 September 2010. Final judging of

the 14 finalists will be carried out immediately and the winners will be
announced on Monday, 20 September, 2010.

Top6
as at
30/07/10

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What’s On
FEAST OF the Assumption
Santa Marija
Gozo Cathedral
Victoria – Gozo
11th August
9:30PM: Band march by the Leone
(Victoria) and Visitation (Għarb) bands
from Capuchin’s Street – the main
road to Marsalforn, to central Victoria,
during which a Sta Marija statue is
carried shoulder high until it is raised
on a plinth in front of the band club
house in Republic Street.
12th August
9:30PM: Band march by the Leone
(Victoria) and the Prekursur (Xewkija)
bands along Republic Street up to
Savina Square and the surrounding
streets. The event is finished off with
traditional ground fireworks in Savina
Square.
13th August
9:30PM: Band march by the Leone
(Victoria) and the Mount Carmel
(Gżira) bands around the historic
centre of Victoria. The Sta Marija
statue leaves St James’ Church
(Independence Square), shoulder
high and is carried all the way round
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the city until it is raised on a plinth in
Independence Square to spectacular
rooftop fireworks.
14th August
10:30AM: The Leone Band (Victoria)
accompanies a children’s parade from
the Cathedral Square down Republic
Street during which the children drag
the large festive flag that flies on the
Leone Band club house.
9:30PM: A grand festive march leaves
the Leone Band Club and goes all
the way up Republic Street to Savina
Square.
15th August
9AM: High Mass inside the Gozo
Cathedral led by H.E. Mario Grech,
Bishop of Gozo.
11AM: Festive band march around
the centre of Victoria by the 12th
May (Ħaż-Żebbuġ) and Union (Luqa)
bands.
2:30PM: Traditional horse races along
Republic Street.
7PM: Start of procession from the
Gozo Cathedral with the statue of
Santa Marija, while the Leone band
solemnly salutes with traditional
hymns. The procession routes
throughout the city centre while in
Palm Street tens of nuns line the
convent’s terraces and hail Our Lady
with the Gregorian chanting of the
Salve Regina.
10PM: A spectacular colourful aerial
firework display is let off from Gelmus
Hill as the procession climbs up to the
Citadel to reach a moving conclusion
within the bastion walls.
What’s On
CULTURAL EVENTS Friday 20th & Saturday 21st August
12 STEPS
14/15th August An interactive re-
enacted game for all,
WIRJA SANTA MARIJA depicting medieval
Traditional annual history
exhibition of live stock, Gozo Citadel at 8.30
vegetables and fruits p.m.
and local crafts
Precincts of Ninu 20 – 22 August
Cremona Lyceum
Complex Feast of Saint Mary
Saturday 14th August from 5PM Zebbug Parish Church
onwards and Sunday 15th August Zebbug
from 8:30AM onwards Traditional feast
throughout the weekend
Wednesday, 17th August which will include
liturgical functions
IDEA X-tended within the Zebbug
An exhibition by Mary Portelli, Parish Church as well
consisting of innovative mosaic works as festive marches
in mixed media. throughout the main streets of Zebbug.
Banca Giuratale, Independence
Square Victoria NIGHTLIFE
Exhibition will remain open until the
31st August 2010. 14th August 2010
Opening hours: 8AM – 1PM
Tenishia EDM ANthems
Thursday, 19th August La Grotta Club – Xlendi
Featuring Tenishia (2hr
SWEET MUSIC EDM Anthems Set),
Opera & Musicals on Boyin Petrovic, N-eill &
the big screen Matt Vell, Granada, &
St. John’s Demi- Special Guest - Ruben
Bastion, Citadel at 9PM De Ronde (Armada - Holland).
Sponsored by Vodafone & Springfield
Door Entry - 10 Euros at the door (No
Would you like to list invites or tickets needed)
More information on 99901099 –
your Event?
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Contact us: 2210 3000
info@yourgozoguide.com

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Ricotta Stuffed
T: 2133 3434
Chicken Breast

Method

Cut a deep slit along one side of each

chicken breast, without slicing right
through, then open it out like a book. On
a clean chopping board, finely chop 4
sage leaves, then mix into the ricotta and
season with salt and pepper to taste.

Lay two Parma ham slices on the board,

overlapping them slightly. Put a sage
leaf in the middle and lay an open
chicken breast on top. Spoon a quarter
of the ricotta mixture onto the middle
of the chicken, then fold the sides
together again, to enclose the filling.
Now wrap the Parma ham slices around
the stuffed chicken breast. Wrap in cling
film. Repeat with the rest of the chicken
breasts and chill for 1 – 2 hrs to firm up
slightly.

Heat the oven to 180c (gas mark 4)

Ingredients and place a roasting pan in the oven to
heat up. Heat a heavy based frying pan
4 large chicken breasts, about 170-200g and add the olive oil. When hot, fry the
each Parma wrapped chicken, in batches if
8 sage leaves necessary, for 2 mins on each side until
5 heaped tbsp ricotta browned. Lay a few thyme sprigs on
Sea salt and black pepper each chicken breast, then place in the hot
8 Parma ham slices roasting pan. Cook in the oven for 12 –
1 ½ tsp oliv oil 15 mins, depending on size, or until the
handful of thyme springs meat feels just firm when lightly pressed.
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Watermelon Salad with

T: 2133 3434
Feta, Pine Nuts and Basil

Ingredients (Serves 4)

about 1/2 medium-sized watermelon

flesh cubed or cut into slices and seeds
removed
300g good-quality feta, crumbled
100g pine nuts, toasted
handful fresh basil leaves, torn into
pieces
a few spoonfuls of extra-virgin olive oil
freshly-ground black pepper

Method

Combine the watermelon, feta, pine

nuts and basil leaves in a large bowl or
platter. Drizzle with some extra-virgin
olive oil and sprinkle with pepper. Eat
immediately.
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Breakfast

Best Scone Recipes

T: 2133 3434
Fruit Scones

Ingredients (Serves 4)

500g self-raising flour

125g slightly salted butter
125g caster sugar
250ml milk
150g sultanas (or raisins)
12g baking powder
Large pinch salt

Method

Sieve the flour, baking powder and salt

into a bowl. Rub in the butter until very
fine crumbs. Make a well in the centre
of the mixture. Dissolve the sugar in the
mile and add to the mixture. Mix the flour
with the milky sugar. Add the sultanas
and ensure the ingredients are thoroughly
mixed. Place dough on a floured board.
Make a round roughly ¾ in / 2cm thick.
Using a cutter (about 2in / 5 cm) cut into
rounds and place on a lightly greased
baking sheet. Lightly knead together the
rest of the dough and continue cutting
more scones to use up all the dough.
Brush the tops of the scones with a
little milk. Bake for 12-15 minutes in
pre-heated oven 220C until well risen and
golden. Cool on a wire rack and serve
with butter, jam or cream if you wish
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 Useful Telephone Numbers
Police: 2156 2040 Tourist Office: 2156 1419
Emergency Line: 112 Gozo Channel Co. Ltd: 2210 9000
Gozo General Hospital: 2156 1600 Arkadia Commercial Centre: 2210 3000

Pharmacies open this weekend

Sunday 15th August

Tac-Cawla Pharmacy
7th June 1919 Street, Victoria

Gozo Chemists
Imgarr Road, Xewkija
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Eating Out
Qbajjar
HORIZON - The Perfect Family Restaurant
Triq il-Qolla il-Bajda
T: 2156 3685 | T / F: 2156 1804
E: horizon@waldonet.net.mt
W: www.horizongozo.com
Situated at the most quiet and peaceful
area in the island next to the Qbajjar
Tower. Offering the best prices. Our
menu has a wide selection of entrées`,
soups, pasta, meat, fresh fish and pizza.
Barbeque night with live music every
Thursday. Birthday, bachelors, hens,
anniversary parties are accepted. We have
also sea view apartments for short and
long let.
Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner
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Marsalforn
Ristorante Arzella
Marina Street
T: 21554662 | M: 79409924
E: bookings@ristorantearzella.com
Whether it’s a relaxing lunch or a romantic
dinner you’re looking for, the terraced
‘Ristorante Arzella’ is the ideal venue. Enjoy
a sumptuous assault on your senses whilst
savouring food cooked to perfection. The
menu offers a selection of mouth-watering
dishes including fresh grilled local fish, a
variety of seafood, pasta dishes and meat,
catering for everyone’s taste. Enjoy your
meal while sampling from an extensive
wine list. while you sit back and feast your
eyes on spectacular sea views while also
overlooking the Marsalforn Menqa.
Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner
(excluding dinner on Monday)
LA TRATTORIA RESTAURANT
Marina Street
T: 2155 6800 | M: 7920 3623
E: joselle@keyworld.net

Specialising in Mediterranean and

Gozitan cuisines. Chef patron Gordon
and your host Brian will ensure that you’ll
have a unique eating experience. From
daily fresh fish and lobster to locally
reared fresh game and a wide selection
of pasta and risotto’s. The tastiest dishes
such as home-made duck-ravioli with
black truffle and the stuffed boned pigeon
squab are a must. The menu also offers
you with a section entirely for the island’s
native and traditional dishes; that is to let
you taste the freshest produce of Gozo.
La Trattoria also offers a delicious set
menu. Pizza and kids menu also served.
Good location, quality food, at reasonable
prices.
Open for Lunch and dinner daily.

Mgarr
PORTO VECCHIO RESTAURANT
Martin Garces Street, Yacht Marina,
T: 2156 3317 | M: 9944 4999
E: portovecchiogozo@gmail.com
W: www.portovecchiorestaurant.com

Our restaurant specializes in Italian and

Mediterranean cuisine. One can admire
the stunning views of the Mgarr Harbour
and the Yacht Marina, whilst our chef and
his team make sure that you enjoy their
unique creations.

Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner.

Closed on Wednesdays.
Eating Out
Ramla Bay
ROSE’s BAR & RESTAURANT
Ramla Bay, Gozo
Tel: 21 55 22 35
Mob: 99 42 58 30
E mail: buttigieg_rose@hotmail.co.uk
Situated and endorsed in its uniqueness
and magnificence of the most beautiful
sandy beach on the island, this family run
business has been operating since 1950
by grand parents Maria and Frencu known
as ‘Tal-Marwell’. Presently is being run by
one of the daughters Rose who invites you
to indulge in this unique atmosphere and
enjoy the wide selection of mouth-watering
dishes, from pasta and pizza to meat
dishes and fresh fish. We also specialise
in home made ice creams. We cater for
groups, parties and BBQ’s on request.
Open daily from 9.30am till 11.00pm
DEPARTURE DEPARTURE
MGARR - GOZO CIRKEWWA - MALTA
00.30 (Daily) 01.05 (Daily)
02.00 (Daily) 02.35 (Daily)
03.45 (Daily) 04.15 (daily)
05.00 (Daily) 06.00 (Daily)
06.00 (Daily) 06.30 *
06.30 * 06.45 **
06.45 ** 07.00 *
07.00 * 07.30 (Daily)
07.30 (Daily) 08.15 (Daily)
08.15 (Daily) 09.00 (Daily)
09.00 (Daily) 09.45 (Daily)
09.45 (Daily) 10.30 (Daily)
10.30 (Daily) 11.15 (Daily)
11.15 (Daily) 12.00 (Daily)
12.00 (Daily) 12.45 (Daily)
Xlendi
Churchill Bar
Pizzeria & Restaurant
Triq ix-Xatt,
T: 2155 5614 | M: 9944 1880
E: rosiegrech@yahoo.com
Our establishment is conveniently situated
at the water edge of Xlendi Bay. Situated
on the left side of the bay, we serve a wide
range of delicacies from traditional Maltese
food, to pizza, to fresh fish. We specialise
in serving traditional Maltese food such as
rabbit and beef olives (bragjoli). We are
reasonably priced as we cater for groups of
friends and families. Enjoy Xlendi Bay while
eating out at Churchill.
Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner.
SUMMER 2010 TIMETABLE
From 21st June till 26th September 2010
DEPARTURE DEPARTURE
MGARR - GOZO CIRKEWWA - MALTA
12.45 (Daily) 13.30 (Daily)
13.30 (Daily) 14.15 (Daily)
14.15 (Daily) 15.00 (Daily)
15.00 (Daily) 15.45 (Daily)
15.45 (Daily) 16.30 (Daily)
16.30 (Daily) 17.15 (Daily)
17.15 (Daily) 18.00 (Daily)
18.00 (Daily) 18.45 (Daily)
18.45 (Daily) 19.30 (Daily)
19.30 (Daily) 20.15 (Daily)
20.15 (Daily) 21.00 (Daily)
21.00 (Daily) 21.45 (Daily)
21.45 (Daily) 22.15 (Daily)
23.00 (Daily) 23.35 (Daily)
* (Mon - Fri Exc. PH) ** (Sat, Sun & PH)
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MARSALFORN
Ref: 2556 €205, 000/Lm88, 000
A Palatial 4 bedroom (2 bathroom)
Summer HOUSE situated close offering
a very spacious double ceiling combined
Lounge/dining leading onto a fair
Sized Back Yard and Separate Kitchen.
Includes a Well. Bargain Property. (Part
exchange with a finished €100k flat will be
considered). RARE FIND
XAGHRA
Ref: 2537 €170, 044/Lm73, 000
Stupendous 2 bedroom PENTHOUSE
(shell Form) situated on very High Grounds
enjoying Stunning Views of Ramla Bay
and surrounding Valley views. Served With
Lift. (3 bedroomed APARTMENTS are also
available enjoying same views and same
asking price.) OPEN STUNNING VIEWS
Sole
Agents
XEWKIJA
Ref: 2555 €295, 000/Lm126, 643
Exceptionally maintained 3 bedroom (3 bath)
Luxury Foreign Owned TERRACED HOUSE
situated in a much sought after location (Tal-
Kanal Area), enjoying Views of Mgarr Ix-Xini
and far reaching views of Malta and Comino.
Lovely Open plan Layout. Includes a 3 Car
Lock-Up Garage (14 courses high) at street
level. LUXURY LIVING
GHARB
Ref; 2526 €267, 877/Lm115, 000
An Authentic 2 bedroom Fully Furnished
FARMHOUSE situated close to all amenities
features several traditional features on all
floors. Offering an Entrance through Front
Garden, Vaulted Lounge Area and separate
Dining/Kitchen all overlooking a SWIMMING
POOL/Jacuzzi. Includes a typical Well.
FULL OF CHARACTER
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Agents
Agents
QALA NADUR
Ref: 2437 €199, 000/Lm85, 430 Ref: 2329 €207, 314/Lm89, 000
Exceptionally maintained, Foreign owned, Fully Finished 3 bedroom APARTMENT situated
Furnished 3 bedroom (3 bath) RUSTIC HOUSE in a much sought after location (Kenuna
forming part of an Exclusive Development close to
all amenities. Offering an Entrance onto Combined/ Tower area) enjoying breathtaking views of
Lounge/dining/Kitchen (fully equipped modern) Comino, Malta and surrounding Gozitan
overlooking its OWN private SWIMMING POOL. Panorama from a good sized Terrace.
Includes a boxroom and TWO Lock Up Garages. Groundfloor south facing property.
Owner leaving island. BARGAIN PROPERTY PRICED TO SELL

GHASRI
Ref: 2148 €370, 370/Lm159, 000

An Authentic FARMHOUSE situated in

this much sought after village enjoying
Total Peace and Tranquillity. Comprising
of an entrance onto spacious sunny
Sole courtyard leading to a good sized
Agents SWIMMING POOL, Large vaulted
lounge area, separate Dining/Kitchen
and bathroom. Internal stairs leading
to 2 double bedrooms (both en-suite)
overlooking terraces and views. Ample
Space for expansion.

LOVELY PROPERTY
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