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The history
The village, which dates back to Neolithic
and Bronze Ages, has maintained its Mediterranean
flare, offering pleasant weather, elegant
ancient architecture and exquisite culinary
delights. The village clearly upholds its
traditional values, whilst embracing modern
life. Local crafts remain popular, traditional
dishes are served in cafes and restaurants
and a distinctive local dialect is still widely
spoken even by younger generations. Today,
Gharb is a unique place . a true hidden gem
for those looking for real relaxation and to
experience a remarkable culture.
Regeneration and revival
Wied il-Miela. is a project that has earned
incredible success in the quest towards
sustainability and eco-tourism. Wied il-
Miela., which literally means esalty valleyf,
now forms one of the most important
landscapes in Gharb. This stunning
location combines rubble walls and valley
basins with rich flora and fauna. For a very
long time, Wied il-Miela. was abandoned
and was merely used as wasteland.
The misuse of the site motivated the local
Council to take action and revive Wied il-
Miela.. The main aim of the regeneration
project was to make it an outstanding rural
destination. The project included restoration
of the location to its natural state and
reconstruction of the rubble walls, while
also making it a sought after tourist destination.
A cultural aspect was also considered
during the restoration works, and today
the valley is included in some of Gozofs
most important festivities.
Sustainable tourism in the area
The revival of Wied il-Miela. is a key part of
the overarching project aimed at encouraging
sustainable tourism in Gozo. As well
as eco-tourism, the island is implementing
several other green ventures such as ecofriendly
travel schemes and green energy
sourcing including solar powered security
cameras. The local Council is constantly
looking for sustainable ways to improve
the region.
