Xwejni Salt Pans
Il-Melħa ta' Xwejni
Ancient checkerboard salt pans carved into rock on Gozo's north coast, where families have produced salt for over a century.
The Xwejni Salt Pans lie on the coast west of Marsalforn on Gozo. Thousands of shallow square pans are carved directly into yellow limestone, stretching about 3 km. The history goes back to the Roman period. Families still produce salt by hand using traditional methods in summer and sell sea salt from roadside huts. The reflections in the square pans are especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset. Nearby are Qbajjar Bay and the Wied il-Għasri gorge bay. From Marsalforn, it is about a 20-minute walk along the shore. Driving or cycling is more convenient.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gozo & Cittadella
- Basilica of Ta' Pinu
- Ġgantija Temples
- Ramla Bay
- Dwejra Bay & Inland Sea
- Blue Lagoon, Comino
- Mellieħa Bay (Għadira Bay)
- Popeye Village