Nadur Local Council has published a new book entitled ‘Nadur, the village of the rising sun’.

Nadur, the village from where one can enjoy a magnificent sunrise, is the most populated parish of Gozo. It was one of the first hamlets of the island to be raised to the status of a village. This took place in 1688, when it became an autonomous parish. The places of interest range from prehistoric remains to a troglodyte abode; from a coastal tower to two windmills; from old niches to a maritime museum; from valleys brimming with citrus fruit trees to beautifully laid gardens. The jewel in the crown is the parish church dedicated to Saint Peter and Paul with all its treasures.

The book is in four parts:

• A short history of Nadur
• A guide to the main attractions in the village
• The story of the parish with a detailed guide to the baroque church and its paintings
• Information on the folkloristic attractions held throughout the year as well as all societies and clubs.

The book is 26th edition of the Gaulitana series on the history and heritage of Gozo and is co-authored by Gozo historian Joseph Bezzina and Joe Muscat.

It is the hope of the Nadur Local Council that this book will enhance the love of the Nadurin for their village and will attract more foreign visitors to take pleasure in the beauties of their village.

The book with many colour illustrations will sell for Lm2.50. However it is currently being offered at a discounted pre-publication price of Lm2.00, if acquired from the Nadur Local Council, before the parish feast on the 29th of June.