Ta’ Kola Windmill, Gozo And Comino Travel Guide

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Step back in time at Ta’ Kola Windmill in Gozo, a museum showcasing traditional milling and rural life dating back to the Knights of Malta.

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Ta’ Kola Windmill in Xagħra, Gozo, dating back to 1725, offers a fascinating insight into the island's rural past. This well-preserved windmill features original milling mechanisms, living quarters, and workshops, providing an immersive experience of Gozitan life in centuries past.

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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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Ta’ Kola Windmill.

Combine your visit with the Ġgantija Temples, located nearby, for a comprehensive historical experience.
Photography is allowed inside the windmill, but flash is prohibited.
Check the opening hours before your visit, as the windmill is closed on certain holidays.
Wear comfortable shoes for climbing the narrow, winding stairs to the top of the windmill.

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Getting There

Public Transport

From the Mġarr ferry terminal, take bus 322 towards Marsalforn or bus 307 towards Victoria and get off at the Xagħra bus stop. The windmill is a short walk from the bus stop. A single bus ticket costs €2.
Taxi

From the Mġarr ferry terminal, a taxi to Ta’ Kola Windmill costs approximately €10.40 - €15 and takes around 11 minutes.
Walking

From the Xagħra Parish Church, walk northwest along Triq il-Knisja, then turn left onto Triq il-Bambina. The windmill will be on your left. The walk is approximately 5 minutes.

Discover more about Ta’ Kola Windmill

Ta’ Kola Windmill, located in the heart of Xagħra, Gozo, is one of the few surviving windmills on the Maltese Islands from the Knights' period. Built in 1725 during the rule of Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena, it was erected to grind wheat into flour, a vital resource for the local community. The windmill's name, Ta' Kola, originates from Nikola (Kola) Grech, the last miller who operated it.The structure consists of a cylindrical stone tower surrounded by rooms on two floors. The ground floor houses workshops for carpentry, smithing, and stone dressing, showcasing the skills needed to maintain the windmill. The first floor reveals the living quarters of the miller's family, including a dining room, kitchen, and bedrooms furnished with period furniture and Gozitan crafts.Visitors can explore the milling mechanism, climb the spiral staircase to the upper part of the tower, and view a collection of traditional tools. The museum provides a glimpse into the ingenuity, resilience, and everyday life of Gozitan villagers in the pre-industrial age. The site opened as a museum in 1992 and is now managed by Heritage Malta.