Xerri's Grotto: A Subterranean Wonder

Venture beneath a private residence in Xagħra, Gozo, to explore Xerri's Grotto, a hidden cave unveiled in 1923 when Anthony Xerri was digging a well. This accidental discovery revealed a subterranean world adorned with impressive stalactites and stalagmites.Descend a narrow, 10-meter spiral staircase—originally the well shaft—to enter the grotto. The cave maintains a constant temperature of 19°C, offering a cool escape. Family-guided tours illuminate the cave's history, geological formations, and the shapes resembling animals, such as a tortoise, vulture, giraffe, and elephant ears.During World War II, the Xerri family expanded the cave, using it as a shelter from air raids. Today, electric lights illuminate the 30-meter circular tour, showcasing calcified tree roots and the replacement well used for drinking water. Note that the narrow staircase may not be suitable for visitors with mobility issues.