What is "xemxija"

Xemxija (, pronounced shem-shee-ya) is a suburb on the western part of St. Paul's Bay in the Northern Region, Malta. It is a quiet resort, surrounded by Maltese countryside and some of the most fertile valleys in Malta. There is also a picturesque small fishing harbour. The resort is the gateway to the sandy beaches of Golden Bay to the west, and to Mellieħa Bay to the north. There are a few hotels and restaurants in Xemxija, but nightlife, shops and bars can be found in nearby St. Paul's Bay, Buġibba and Qawra.