There are three things one should look for in accommodation: location, location and location.
Well Nigel’s place has them in triplicate.
This is a huge apartment with a monster size kitchen/diner, two good double rooms, a decent bathroom and a living area that is the size of a lot of apartments. And then ... there is the balcony. Uninterrupted views to the West across the fields to Xaghra. This is to die for. The locals pass the time as you sit there and take it in. Bliss.
Nardu itself must be one of, if not the best village on Gozo. Within a minutes walk of Nigel’s there is a fantastic bakery ... so worth a visit even if you don’t buy a pizza. A few minutes further on the quirky American Bar ... ok it may not be to everybody’s taste but as Nyssa P Chopra said “Luxury travel may be glamorous, but not always meaningful. Local culture may not always be glamorous, but it's always meaningful.” You choose.
A few minutes walk on there is the wonderful ‘square’ in front of the Church and a smaller one further on with trees. Bars are present and there are restaurants. Our favourite was The Fat Rabbit ...Francesco’s suggestion but don’t get put off by a place appearing to be a few plastic tables on the street ... they are worth a visit.
A short drive away is Ramla Beach (Nigel and Francesco work here now and again) which is very nice but we plumped for San Blass. Warning! There is a very steep walk down ...and back but it’s worth every cardiac event inducing step. Clear water, not very big (get there early) and if the walk doesn’t ring your bell you can get a lift at a small fee back up the hill in a Jeep.
You are at a good location to explore the rest of the island but don’t forget to sit back and enjoy the view ... they don’t mind if you take the sofa onto the balcony!