Gozo - with tiny Comino - is a place to escape to at any time of the year. Even if you are on holiday in Malta.

The people are welcoming and friendly, the countryside both dramatic and picturesque and if you want to get away from it all, you can. It has all the essential ingredients that make it an ideal holiday destination.

Even if you are there for a short visit, it is easy to see why Gozo has become known as undiscovered paradise

The charm of Gozo is apparent the moment you arrive there.  Greener, more rural and smaller than Malta, life on Gozo moves at a leisurely pace.  The rhythms dictated by the seasons, fishing and agriculture.
In winter and spring, the Island is covered with flowering herbs and lush crops.  In summer, it’s awash with oleander, bougainvillea and geranium. 

Gozo is steeped in myth. Thought to be the legendary Calypso’s isle of Homer’s Odyssey, it’s a peaceful, mystical backwater. Baroque churches and old stone farmhouses dot the countryside.  

Its rugged landscape and spectacular coastline await exploration. Choose from rocky inlets to red sand beaches or sail, snorkel, dive and fish. Gozo has some of the Mediterranean’s best dive sites.

But there’s more. Gozo comes complete with historical sites, forts and amazing panoramas. Plus one of the archipelago’s best-preserved prehistoric temples, Ggantija. Not to mention a nightlife and cultural calendar all its own, and some great dining out. 

At every turn one finds oleanders, geraniums and bougainvillea in full bloom in summer and lush crops in the fields in winter, while picturesque villages with imposing baroque parish churches and charming farmhouses, dot the countryside.

Location:  North of Malta - see Map of Malta

Getting There: by Ferry from Cirkewwa or by Helicopter via Malta International Airport departures lounge

Directions from Airport: Follow signe to Gozo - toawards the most northen point of Malta -CIRKEWWA - Take the Ferry and disembark in Mgarr Harbor - Crossing the Gozo takes about 25Minutes

Telephone code: ++356  

Accommodation: Hotels in Gozo range from 3 to5 star hotels. Alternative accommodation is in private apartments in Xlendi, Zebbug or Marsalform or in Gozo Farmhouses  - Holiday Villas - Vacation rentals with private pools

Beaches: Sandy beaches towards Xaghra - Ramla Beach , also in Marsalforn , Xlendi , Hondoq and near Qala

Shopping: Mostly in Victoria (Rabat) , Marsalforn and Xlendi. All villages have their own grocery stores and some banks - a church and local bars or coffee shop

Entertainments: In Victoria , Marsalforn and Xlendi - Watersport activities available in seaside resorts . Childrens playground in Qbajjar between Marsalforn and Zebbug

Eating out: Mostly Restaurants in Marsalforn Xlendi  and Victoria - some other restaurants near Zebbug and Gharb

Public transport:  - All busses in Gozo radiate  to Victoria Bus Route Map

Internet Cafes: In Victoria - Republic Street between the HSBC and Bank of Valletta

Getting Around in Gozo. The state of the main thoroughfares is generally good, although some of the lesser roads tend to be a bit bumpy. With Rabat basically in the center of the Island with roads radiating to most of the outlying villages, navigation is quite easy and an adequate road sign system exists. The local bus service provides transport from Rabat to most of the outlying villages. However, car hire is recommended as it enables one to explore the more picturesque places, mainly found off the beaten track. Cheap Car hire costs around  LM10 to LM15 per day.

How to get to Gozo?

To get to Gozo you take a 30 minute ferry trip from Malta's northernmost tip, during which you sail past Comino with its glorious Blue Lagoon, just visible through a narrow entrance in the rock coastline.  Ferry Fares for the return journey are LM 1.50 per adult (LM 0.50 per child) and LM 5.00 per car including driver.* Prices are subject to changes without notice.No advance reservations are necessary for the ferry. Payment is only on your return journey to Malta. The cheapest way to Visit Gozo is via Gozo Channel ferry from Cirkewwa

Alternatively you can take the  helicopter service from Malta International Airport, a trip which normally takes 10 to 15 minutes. There are regular flights seven days a week. The fastest way to reach Gozo is by Helicopter from the Malta International airport 

Helicopter Fares for adults are approx. Lm25 return, Lm16 one way. For passengers visiting Gozo (or visiting Malta from Gozo) for the day, the one day return fare is Lm20 .

Children fares (age 2 - 12) are half the adult fare. Infant fares (no seat) are 10 per cent of adult fares*Prices are subject to changes without notice

Reservations and ticketing can be made through Air Malta offices world-wide or through expedia online

Whichever way you choose, on landing you are instantly captured by the island's serene charm and beauty. 

 

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