Il-Fontana is a quaint village in Gozo, home to about 900 residents. Nestled midway between the capital city, Victoria, and the popular Xlendi Bay, it derives its name from a nearby spring—Fontana being the Italian word for a spring. In Maltese, the village is called 'It-Triq tal-Għajn,' which translates to 'the street of the water springs.' This continuous supply of fresh water has been a magnet for settlers over the years.

The earliest inhabitants of Fontana were predominantly farmers and hunters, with a few fishermen who utilised Xlendi Bay until the 19th century. These fishermen pooled their resources to construct the parish church, dedicated to the Sacred Heart. The church was formally established as a parish on 27th March 1911, by Bishop Giovanni Maria Camilleri. Each year, the village celebrates its festa around the second week of June. The village is renowned for its fireworks tradition, having produced many of Gozo's finest firework manufacturers over the years.

Descending towards the lower part of Fontana, on the right-hand side of the road to Xlendi, you are greeted by the lush greenery of Lunzjata Valley, stretching up to Kercem. This fertile area keeps local farmers busy throughout the year.

In the 16th century, arched shelters were constructed over the springs to make life easier for those who used the spring water to wash their clothes. An intricate irrigation system of stone gutters channelled water from the valley springs. This washhouse, known as Ghajn tal-Hasselin in Maltese, remains operational today.