San Lawrenz holiday farmhouse letting with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Home description

The villa has 2 entrances on 2 roads. Main entrance leading to dining/living area and fully equipped kitchen, over-looking pool. Wide internal stairs lead to 3 bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. Living area with cable TV and DVD player. It also includes 3 sofa beds which can sleep another 4 persons. Ample space for sunbathing in deck area, with sun beds, large table, chairs, 3 parasols and BBQ. There is also a shower and a toilet. Washroom includes w/machine and washing basin.

POOL AND DECK AREA	POOL AND DECK AREA BY NIGHT
KITCHEN	LIVING AREA WITH CABLE TV

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The Island of Gozo region

Malta’s climate is strongly influenced by the sea and is typical of the Mediterranean. The Islands have a very sunny climate with a daily average of five to six hours sunshine in mid-winter to more than 12 hours in summer.
The charm of Gozo is apparent the moment you arrive there. Greener, more rural and smaller than Malta, life on Gozo moves at a leisurely pace. The rhythms dictated by the seasons, fishing and agriculture.

In winter and spring, the Island is covered with flowering herbs and lush crops. In summer, it’s awash with oleander, bougainvillea and geranium.
Gozo is steeped in myth. Thought to be the legendary Calypso’s isle of Homer’s Odyssey, it’s a peaceful, mystical backwater. Baroque churches and old stone farmhouses dot the countryside.

Its rugged landscape and spectacular coastline await exploration. Choose from rocky inlets to red sand beaches or sail, snorkel, dive and fish. Gozo has some of the Mediterranean’s best dive sites.

But there’s more. Gozo comes complete with historical sites, forts and amazing panoramas. Plus one of the archipelago’s best-preserved prehistoric temples, Ggantija. Not to mention a nightlife and cultural calendar all its own, and some great dining out.

San Lawrenz area

This is a cliff top farming village, on the far west side of the island, from where a spectacular road descends through arid Countryside to Dwejra Point..

San Lawrenz is a small charming village on the western part of Gozo. It is built on a plain surrounded by three hills,Ta' Għammar, Ta' Gelmus and Ta' Dbieġi. The last mentioned, Ta' Dbieġi, rises 195 metres above sea level and is Gozo's highest point. In the limits of San Lawrenz there is also the splendid bay of Dwejra, renowned for its strange geological faults and admired by tourists and locals alike.

This picturesque village has succeeded in retaining its traditional and rural lifestyle. It has managed to open up to progress without sacrificing its natural beauty and those values and traditions, which form the identity of this charming village.

San Lawrenz is one of the two Gozitan localities that have taken their name from that of their patron saint. The other is the nearby hamlet of Santa Luċija. San Lawrenz was established a parish on 15 March 1893. Before this date, the area was known as Ta' Ċangura. Most probably the site derived its name from a local family name or nickname. The date of origin of this area is not known. However the name Ta' Ċangura can be dated back to before the tragic Siege of Gozo, that is, before July 1551.

Until San Lawrenz was declared a parish in 1893, it formed part of the neighbourhood of Għarb. However as time went by the people of San Lawrenz started to form a separate community and as a result they wanted their own church. The foundation stone for this new church was laid and consecrated by the Bishop Peter Pace on 21 November 1886. The relic of Saint Lawrence was placed under this stone. Every villager participated with great enthusiasm in the building of the church.

The village feast of San Lawrenz is celebrated each year, unimaginatively in the warmest part of our Summer, namely around the first week of August

As a hilltop village San Lawrenz may be tiny, but its long coastline is an intriguing one that records life during various epoch, from that of the Knights to pre-history. Cart ruts, long thought to be absent from western Gozo, exist at Qawra. Remains ofof a Cartiginian temple complex in use between 300BC and 100 AD survive at tal-harrux, where grafitti in a rock cut cave portray a hermit at prayer.

There is a Roman Tomb at Dwejra Bay which popular with bathers, derives its fame from a singular rock that shelters it. Few rocks can claim the historical prominence of this 65 meter high megalith known as Gebla tal -General( General's rock) or Fungus Rock.

The importance comes from a minute plant that has been mistaken for fungus. Botanically known as Cynomorium Coccineum, the mysterious red plant with tiny flowers was once believed to have great healing powers. It was applied to cure various sicknesses, diseases and internal injury symptoms

How to get there

Arrive at Malta International airport. Flights with Air Malta, British Airways, Ryanair, British Jet, and others, most of them are now offering cheap flights. We can organize your transfers from airport to the villa and car/jeep/van/bicycle hire at a very good price.

Activities near San Lawrenz

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Baby cot, high chair, and standing fans are available free of charge.

Further details outdoors:
Bus stop just outside the house for those who will be using the local bus. Grocery shops,2 restaurants and a children playing field are within walking distance.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Jan/Feb/Mar	1 Jan 08	1 Apr 08	651£  517	0-	0-	1 Week
Apr/May	1 Apr 08	1 Jun 08	735£  583	0-	0-	1 Week
June	1 Jun 08	14 Jun 08	896£  711	0-	0-	1 Week
June	14 Jun 08	28 Jun 08	980£  778	0-	0-	1 Week
July /Aug	28 Jun 08	1 Sep 08	1302£  1,033	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept	1 Sep 08	1 Oct 08	1057£  839	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct	1 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	896£  711	0-	0-	1 Week
Nov/Dec	1 Nov 08	1 Jan 09	651£  517	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
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FROM 651 EURO TO 1,302 EURO PER WEEK.

Prices quoted for 2 to 6 persons per week. Small charge for extra persons.

Guestbook

We had a lovely holiday and we certainly have no complaints. The Villa was beautiful & the local people were very welcoming. We would like to come back next year at the same time as we enjoyed the festivities so much. Lee Ridley
We had a great week, I think we were really lucky with the weather and the villa is a lovely property. We were very comfortable. Both of the restaurants in walking distance were excellent and the local stores had everything you could possibly want, so a great location. C.Hawkett

It was very nice meeting you too.We had a lovely holiday in your beautiful home.
There is very little you could do to improve it. We will certainly recommend it to any friends, looking to come to Gozo.
Very best wishes. Family Barnes

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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/34374

Contact details for home 34374 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Joe Schembri
Tel:	+356 21 462256
Mobile:	+356 99499519
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Advertiser joined: 4 Sep 2006 This property added: 2 Aug 2007

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