The Springs of Gozo

Abundant layers of blue clay help conserve the rainwater that falls sparingly on the Maltese islands. Gozo is mainly agricultural and the island is dotted with fresh water springs that gush with the precious liquid throughout the year. Some springs have a history of their own. Others are linked to particular episodes dating back to the days when corsairs used to land on Gozo to obtain supplies of fresh water and then raid the island`s community.