There are various beaches and bays around the island of Gozo. Situated close to the village of Qala, the sandy cove with crystal clear waters, known as Hondoq ir-Rummien, is an extremely popular swimming spot among locals in the summer months. Ramla Bay, a wide and sandy beach in the north of Gozo, is another popular beach and is known for its particular reddish sand, from which it in fact derives the name which is often used to refer to it – Ir-Ramla l-Ħamra, meaning red sandy beach.