Set the scene.
Gozo Album explains Mġarr as an Arabic-derived plural of miġra, watercourses. It connects the name with springs in the harbour area.
Here’s the twist.
The named sources include Għajn ir-Rajjes, Għajn il-Liebru and Għajn il-Għonq. Water mattered to people approaching the shore as well as those living nearby.
Why it still matters.
Try picturing a harbour map that marks springs before piers. A coastal name can remember freshwater resources, even when the sea dominates the modern view.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.