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The Parish Church of St Joseph stands at the heart of Qala, both physically and culturally, overlooking the village’s main square and shaping its skyline with an unmistakable dome and twin bell towers. More than simply a place of worship, the church reflects the story of a growing Gozitan community in the late nineteenth century and remains one of eastern Gozo’s most recognisable landmarks. Qala Parish Church is dedicated to St. Joseph. A Parish Born from Growth Qala became a

The Qala Belvedere is one of the most scenic public viewpoints in Gozo, located on the eastern edge of the village of Qala. The word belvedere literally means “beautiful view” , and this spot is widely considered one of the finest panoramic outlooks on the island. Location & Setting Positioned above Mgarr Harbour , the main ferry gateway to Gozo. Faces directly toward: Comino, the Blue Lagoon area, and the northern coast of Malta. It sits along the village edge near residen

Apart from enjoying a lovely view over Comino and a beautiful coastline, Ħondoq ir-Rummien Bay has some of the cleanest and clearest waters around the Maltese islands. The bay proves popular with locals and tourists alike - and it’s not hard to see why! Offering both a sandy beach as well as a rocky section made more accessible for bathers by ladders, the bay lies directly opposite the island of Comino and is reached through the village of Qala. Hondoq ir-Rummien Bay, Qala Th

The chapel of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady. Located in Triq il-Kuncizjoni between Qala and Hondoq Bay (Ħondoq ir-Rummien) in eastern Gozo, the chapel known as Tal-Hondoq is one of the earliest Marian shrines on the island and dates back to 1575. Immaculate Conception Chapel, Qala It is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. The feast is celebrated on the 8th December and the festa statue of the saint was sculptured in Marseilles by Gallard et Fils