Ta’ Kola Windmill, Blue Lagoon Travel Guide

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Explore Ta’ Kola Windmill in Gozo: Step back in time and discover the traditional milling methods and rural life of the Maltese Islands.

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Ta’ Kola Windmill

Ta’ Kola Windmill in Xagħra, Gozo, is one of the few remaining windmills on the Maltese Islands with its original milling mechanism intact. Built in 1725 and later rebuilt in the 1780s, it offers a fascinating insight into Gozo's rural heritage.

A brief summary to Ta’ Kola Windmill

Il Bambina, Xagħra, XRA 2112, MT
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Monday 10 am-6 pm
Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
Thursday 10 am-6 pm
Friday 10 am-6 pm
Saturday 10 am-6 pm
Sunday 10 am-6 pm

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Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Ġgantija Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Photography is allowed inside the windmill, but flash is prohibited.
Note that only the ground floor is wheelchair accessible.

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Getting There

Public Transport

From Victoria (Rabat), the main transport hub on Gozo, take bus 309 towards Xagħra. The closest bus stop to Ta' Kola Windmill is a short 3-minute walk away. Malta Public Transport operates the bus service. A single journey ticket costs €2.50 during the summer (June 14 to October 18) and is valid for 2 hours, allowing for transfers. You can pay in cash or with a contactless bank card on the bus. Alternatively, consider purchasing a 12 Single Day Journeys card for €19 or a 7-day Explore Card for €25 for unlimited travel.
Walking

From the Xagħra Parish Church, Ta’ Kola Windmill is located a few meters northwest. It's also within walking distance of the Ġgantija Temples, located to the south. Follow the signs within Xagħra village to reach the windmill. The walk is relatively easy, but be mindful of the weather, especially during hot summer months.

Discover more about Ta’ Kola Windmill

Ta’ Kola Windmill, located in the village of Xagħra on Gozo, offers a captivating journey into the island's rural past. Constructed in 1725 during the reign of the Knights of St. John and rebuilt in the 1780s, the windmill was named after Nikola (Kola) Grech, the last miller who operated it.Inside, the windmill has been transformed into a museum showcasing the life and work of a traditional miller. The ground floor displays an impressive array of tools used for carpentry, smithing, and stone dressing, reflecting the diverse skills required to maintain the mill. The upper floors recreate the miller's family living quarters, complete with period furniture, traditional Gozitan crafts, a dining room, bedrooms, and a kitchen equipped with rarely seen utensils.A climb up the narrow spiral staircase reveals the original milling mechanism, including the large millstones. The windmill's sails had to be oriented to face the wind, requiring the main shaft and conical roof to be turned accordingly. Ta’ Kola Windmill remained in operation until 1960. Thanks to the efforts of Ġużeppi Grech's family and Heritage Malta, the windmill has been preserved in remarkable condition.