At a glance
Victoria, the capital of Gozo
The tiny Mediterranean island of Gozo remains unspoilt and peaceful, so you can experience an entirely unique holiday, exploring timeless villages and traditional fishing harbours, discovering a diver's paradise in its turquoise waters and seeing the breathtaking scenery along the coastline.
The Maltese island of Gozo lies north of Malta and south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea.
Things to do
Memorable moment...
Admire the setting of the sun over one of the world's largest natural harbours, from the private gardens of the Italian knights, at Valletta's beautiful Barracca Gardens.
Things to do
Meander through Mdina, the old medieval capital, and enter the magnificent St Paul's Cathedral and Catacombs. Discover baroque facades in the bustling capital of Valletta. Take the kids to Popeye Village, the original set of Disney's cartoon classic. Explore Gozo's capital of Victoria, discover the ancient temples of Ggantija dating back to 4,000 B.C and visit the natural wonders of the Inland Sea and Calypso's Cave.Beaches
The unique golden-red sands of Ramla Bay are the best place to laze on your Gozo holiday, with cafes, ice-cream kiosks, plenty of watersports to try and the famous Calypso’s Cave where, romantic Greek legend has it, Odysseus was kept captive for seven years by a sea nymph.
If you’re more water baby than beach bum, Gozo’s the place to holiday. From Marsalforn, divers can explore all the best sites, while nearby Qbajjar’s shingle beach and Xwejni are perfect for swimming.
On the south-west of Gozo, Xlendi Bay’s little stretch of sand and shingle offers fantastic swimming and snorkelling off the rocks around the beach.
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Here's a little taste of what's on offer: for more excursion ideas, speak to your Rep.
Sicily
Whisking you across the Med to the island of The Godfather, you'll sail in a high-speed catamaran to cosmopolitan Sicily, to take in majestic Mount Etna and the pretty medieval town of Taormina.
Casino Gala Night
It's time to up the ante at Casino Di Venezia. After a romantic three course dinner, overlooking Grand Harbour, you'll be able to try your luck at the tables with some free gaming chips.
Highlights
- Seeing almost the whole of Gozo from the Il Kastell citadel in Victoria, the island’s capital, before soaking up some culture in the town’s museums
- Imagining life thousands of years ago with a trip to Xaghra’s Ggantija Temples, the world’s oldest free-standing temples: they’ve been there longer than Egypt’s pyramids
- Hiking and cycling around the island’s timeless landscapes, discovering beautiful bays and spectacular scenery, left just as they were hundreds of years ago
- Diving and snorkelling at Gozo’s amazing dive sites like Ghasri’s spectacular inlet of Wied il-Ghasri and the Blue Hole at Dwerja
- Heading back in time in the pretty village of Xaghra, with its church, village square, toy museum and Ta’ Kola Windmill, which has a museum of country life inside
- Finding your sea legs on a boat trip to Comino from Mgarr, Gozo’s main harbour, swimming and snorkelling in the amazing Blue Lagoon
- Chilling out in a traditional farmhouse on a villa holiday in Gozo’s charming villages, like Xaghra and Gharb
- Easing into Gozo's easy way of life, watching sunsets from Marsalforn's pretty harbour
- Heading into Sannat’s countryside to Ta’ Cenc’s cliffs, Gozo’s highest point, and home of prehistoric L-Imramma Temple and three mysterious Bronze Age tombs
- Feeling ultimate freedom in the beautiful Hanzira valley, don’t miss the views from the watchtower, overlooking Mgarr ix-Xini bay with its deep blue water
Food and drink
Gozo’s renowned for its delicious nougat, Gozitan bread, tomatoes and cheese and, with a superb selection of eateries, you can try local specialities in traditional restaurants; although there are also inviting pizzerias and other international options.
With the island’s distinctly Italian influence, there’s nothing better than walking along the waterfront with a gelato on your Gozo holiday.
Rabbit casserole, fresh fish and lamb dishes are also popular, especially when served with the local rosé wine. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, try Kannoli, delicious pastry stuffed with ricotta, chocolate and candied fruit.
Evening Flavour
Gozo’s most famous club, La Grotta, attracts world-class DJs and is set above Xlendi Valley near Victoria, with amazing views from its outdoor dance floor, where you can choose from five bars and grab a snack from the cafe. Its indoor dance floor is in a natural cave, along with three more bars and a pizzeria.
Victoria’s bars and restaurants are the place to chill out on your Gozo holiday, with laid-back wine bars around the main square and by the harbour. If you prefer plays to plonk, there are also two theatres in Victoria.
If you prefer, Marsalforn’s a good place to mingle with the locals in its harbour front restaurants.
Shopping
Victoria has the best choice for shopaholics, with little shopping centres, souvenir stores and the new PrimeMall® due to open in autumn 2008, which will be filled with around 40 shops, a cafe, and a spa, complete with treatment rooms and an indoor pool.
Look out for brightly coloured blown glass and pottery; you can see artisans in action at Ta’Dbiegi Crafts Village in Gharb. Take home filigree jewellery and chance upon locals making intricate lace tablecloths and simple coasters in Victoria’s charming alleys and inside the citadel.
For the Family
- People in Gozo love kids and you’ll find most restaurants offer children’s menus or child-friendly dishes like pizza and pasta.
- Exhaust the kids with a ramble round the Il Kastell hilltop fortress in Victoria. There’s its Old Prison to explore, plus loads of cannons to pose with for some fun photos.
- For a really fun day trip together, take a boat to Comino, where you can swim and snorkel in the clear water of the Blue Lagoon.
- If you’re into exploring caves and natural wonders, take the family to the cliffs of San Lawrenz and Dwerja. It’s a top spot for walks along the coast and their bays are great for swimming, snorkelling and diving.
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- Ramla Bay in Gozo is very popular for the watersports enthusiasts who enjoy snorkling and scuba-diving. (Ramla Bay in Gozo is very popular for the watersports enthusiasts who enjoy snorkling and scuba-diving. thumbnail )
- The Azure window near the Dwerja Point cliffs in Gozo. (The Azure window near the Dwerja Point cliffs in Gozo. thumbnail )
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- St Lawrence church in San Lawrenz, Gozo. (St Lawrence church in San Lawrenz, Gozo. thumbnail )
- The 17th century Baroque cathedral in the Citadel of Victoria. (The 17th century Baroque cathedral in the Citadel of Victoria. thumbnail )
- The small fishing village of Xlendi is a haven for divers and swimmers due to its beach and natural coves. (The small fishing village of Xlendi is a haven for divers and swimmers due to its beach and natural coves. thumbnail )
- Next to Gharb's parish church, stands a lonely Red Telephone Box. (Next to Gharb's parish church, stands a lonely Red Telephone Box. thumbnail )
- The Old Folklore museum in Gharb. (The Old Folklore museum in Gharb. thumbnail )
- Cannon's at Gozo's citadel in Victoria. (Cannon's at Gozo's citadel in Victoria. thumbnail )
- St Margaret's church in Sannat. (St Margaret's church in Sannat. thumbnail )
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- Inside the citadel grounds of Victoria, Gozo. (Inside the citadel grounds of Victoria, Gozo. thumbnail )
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- The tiny island of Comino, inbetween Malta and Gozo. (The tiny island of Comino, inbetween Malta and Gozo. thumbnail )
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Language: Maltese and English. Currency: Euro. Maltese Tourist Office: Mappin House, Suite 300, Wingsley Street, London W1N 7AR. Tel: 0207 292 4900. www.malta.co.uk
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