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The history of Gharb, or with its other know name L-Gharb, which is one of the oldest settlements of Malta Gozo, dates back to the Neolithic and Bronze Age. Gharb, which had been under the domination of the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Byzantines and many other civilizations, was dominated by the Arabs between the years 870-1090. Gharb, which is a traditional Maltese village, is the place where the most fertile land of Gozo is located. The village, which has been called as Sikkina ta’ l-Għarb for many years, continues its existence today as a place where most of its people make their living thanks to  ironworking, locksmithery, cotton weaving, agriculture, lace production, fishing and carpentry. The nearest beaches to Garb that is located in the northern part of Malta are Dwejra, Ramla Beach and Marsalforn. Gharb, which is easily accessible by public transport from Victoria, share its borders with the villages of Marsalforn, Ghasri and Zebbug.

You can enjoy the most exclusive tastes of the Maltese cuisine at the Jeffrey’s Restaurant that is one of the most famous eating and drinking venues in the village. Gharb, the typical old Gozitan village, has a population of approximately 1500 people. The city is surrounded by St Lawrence and Għasri, and it occupies an area of 14.3 square kilometers in total. The word meaning of Gharb is ‘west’. The village square, the Folklore Museum and the historical church in this region, which was built between 1699 and 1729 in Gharb, are definitely worth seeing. Other places that you should definitely visit in this village include Karmini Grimas House and Museum, Tal Fgura Niche, Ta dbiegi Handicraft village, Gharb windmill, Gharb Parish Church, Frenc Mercieqa House and Museum, Ta Pinu Basilica, Bibuba and Gharb il Gew, taz-zejt Church. The Gharb Folklore Museum, located in the main square, is home to old objects and works that provide information regarding the rural history of Malta. If you want to see the local handicrafts of Gozo personally, you can visit the Ta 'Dbiegi Handicraft Village. It is possible for you to see handmade souvenirs, art works made of glass, wireworks and etc in the village. According to the legend, the San Dimitri Chapel that is located within the borders of Gharb was built by a woman who escaped from the captivity of Saint Demetrius. Ta 'Pinu Basilica, located in a close area to the center of Gharb, is one of the most sacred places in Malta.