Holidays in Kercem

An introduction to Kercem

Holidays in Kercem. Step out of the ordinary.

Much about Kercem remains a mystery. No one knows where the name came from. Or quite what its flag means. But the biggest puzzle of all is why the town motto is 'bent but not broken'. Nothing's out of joint in this easy going village. Sculpted balconies adorn the ancient houses. Flowerpots add splashes of colour to ochre hued streets. The very definition of picturesque.

Why all the mystery? People settled here over 7000 years ago, so bits and pieces were forgotten along the way. The Ghar Gerduf catacombs are some of Malta's oldest, complete with resident ghost – the White Lady, source of many a scary tale.

Today, Kercem is famous for its people. Their passion for culture makes the festivals they throw spectacular. The streets drip with fairylights. The baroque church is awash with decoration. Fireworks and music fill the square. Travel to Kercem and gorge yourself on real, rural Gozo.

Like the privacy and independence of self catering holidays? In Kercem, they spoil you with options. Like Ta Lghanney - a spacious villa with great views – or the more central Ta San Grigor, a beautifully converted farmhouse.

You'll be surrounded by Gozo's best countryside – brilliant for long walks and days out cycling. From the hills of tal-Mixta, Ghar Ilama and Dbiegi to the Xlendi Cliffs, this is an inspirational landscape. Plunge into the deep Dwejra Bay to cool off after your walk or take a trip out to admire its spectacular and strange rock formations.

Discover Kercem's really mystery – how it's stayed secret for so long.

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