Gozo and Comino Information

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Gozo is only a 30-minute ferry ride from Cirkewwa in the North of Malta and is home to only around 30,000 Gozitans (even though it is a third of Malta’s size). This means that it has been able to retain its more rural atmosphere. Gozo’s landscape is also distinct with greener flat-topped hills and winding valleys. In most ways, the countryside is prettier than that of Malta, the pace of life is noticeably slower and the concentration of tourists exploring the island is smaller than its larger sister. Add to this the wide selection of luxurious converted farmhouses available to rent on the island and one can start to appreciate why the holidaymaker feels a sense of exclusivity when visiting. In a sense Gozo can be viewed as a window into how Malta was before the onset of mass tourism. Just do not expect action-packed vacations.


Mgarr Harbour		Citadella

There are a few places of historical significance especially in and around the Citadella but this island is all about connecting with the elements. The walks section of this website guides you through some of the best places around this very accessible 67 square kilometre rock. The countryside is usually bursting with colours from the blossoming hibiscus, oleander, mimosa and bougainvillaea while the timeless coastal landscape is tirelessly being battered by the onslaught of unpolluted Mediterranean waves. The crystal clear waters are a paradise for the diving and snorkelling community with unrivalled sites such in and around the inlet sea of Dwejra. The village centres are a sleepy tranquil affair with very friendly locals (some of who still keep a key in their unlocked front doors) and it is not rare to come across Gozitans selling local craft (lace and knitwear) directly from their homes.

The most popular sites of the island include Victoria the commercial capital and its Citadella (a compact and beautiful walled medieval city), the Ggantija temples (the world’s oldest known freestanding temples), ta’ Pinu Sanctuary (a majestic Basilica built on the spot that a female peasant is said to have heard the voice of the Virgin Mary), Dwejra and the Azure Window (an inlet sea surrounded by dramatic cliffs and an endangered gigantic stone arch jutting out into the Mediterranean sea).

The accommodation, dining and entertainment venues in Gozo are naturally more limited than those in Malta. However, there are a couple of top notch hotels and restaurants here that offer fine dining usually in restored spaces full of character. These are found around Victoria (the capital) and the bays of Xlendi and Marsalforn.


Azure Window		Ta’ Pinu

A stone throw away from Gozo is the little and the all but uninhabited island of Comino. The island is a pleasurable half day walk with 360 degree views of Malta and Gozo but its main attraction is undoubtedly the Blue Lagoon. Seeming to be purposely made for picture perfect postcards, the waters in the Blue Lagoon are a wonderful turquoise colour (reminiscent of the best far flung exotic islands). A splash in these waters is an absolute must. Just remember to take your packed lunch with you as there are no catering establishments here!