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 While
most of the population lives in the
centre of the village, numerous residential
areas are found in all sides of Nadur.
Housing areas look over beautiful
valleys. Others have marvellous views
of the island of Comino and Malta.
One can still find a lot of farmers
and seafarers living in the village. Quantities
of fresh fruit like apples, peaches,
pears, plums, oranges, lemon and
melons from the fields of Nadur are
distributed around all Malta and
Gozo. The lovely coves and bays of
San Blas, Dahlet Qorrot and Ramla
are all situated on Nadur's
coastline.
Dahlet Qorrot
Dahlet Qorrot is a delightful small
bay from where a lot of fishermen
set sail every day. The picturesque
boathouses in Dahlet Qorrot were
converted from the original caves
and ledges underneath the cliffs. It
is a wonderful place for all those
who love a quiet peaceful location. Ta'
Sopu Tower lies half way through
Dahlet Qorrot and San Blas. As
the village motto has it, Nadur is
in itself a watch house for the island.
The Nadurin were watchful sentries
who could spot danger in time and
call the alarm.
 Kenuna Tower
There is another tower known as Kenuna
Tower. This was built in 1848, and
served as a telegraph link between
Malta and Gozo and not as a fort.
Recently Kenuna tower was completely
restored and is now serving for communication
purposes.The new Maltese Garde n at
Kenuna makes this area a must-see
for all visitors. From here one can
enjoy one of the most magnificent
views in the Maltese Islands.
Feast Day
The feast of Nadur "Mnarja"is
celebrated on the 29th of June and
by the 1720's a beautiful area known
as "Il-Buskett" (meaning
little forest) was the site of the
celebrations. The feast was very
popular with honeymooners and it's
name seems to suggest that there
is a possible connection with the
beginning of Summer. It is derived
from luminaria (illumination), and
in fact it is a festival rooted in
Maltese seasonal rituals and customs.
an Blas Bay - a delightful place
full of calm and beauty
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Today,
Nadur is still one of the biggest
towns of Gozo, the sister island
of Malta. But, up to mid nineteenth
century, its territory was more than
twice as much. It still included
the bordering villages of Qala and
Ghajnsielem with Mgarr Harbour. Besides,
the minute island of Comino, lying
in the narrow channel that separates
Malta from Gozo, was considered to
be in the district of Nadur.Nadur
village is located in an elevated
position on the north-west part of
the island.
