Introduction

Gozo is often considered just to be Malta's little sister. Visitors who intend to use their walking boots will find the island to be a hiking haven, though with very gentle terrain. The culture and atmosphere give a relaxing charm as life on the island moves at a very leisurely pace. The island and activities are determined by the seasons here and it is fascinating to see how the incredible landscape changes. The rugged land and stunning coast entice the adventurous exploring type of tourists here on their holidays while the beaches cater for the sun worshippers among the crowds.

Gozo Holidays

Gozo is renowned for its scuba diving holidays and snorkelling sites, considered some of the best the Mediterranean has to offer. Inland there is some fantastic plant life to be explored, flowering herbs and lush vegetation cover the island but in the summer even more blooms are visible. The fragrances of geranium and bougainvillea escape their beautiful buds and scent the air for tourists to enjoy as a fragrant backdrop to their holidays.

Flights to Gozo

Airlines including Charters such as Air Malta and British Airways as well as low-cost airlines such as EasyJet have frequent flights to Malta. This a three hour flight which completes the first leg of the journey. For passengers intending to continue on to Gozo, travellers must get either a ferry or a seaplane from Malta. Ferries go very frequently and only take 20 minutes so transfers to the island are easy, even for those not on package holidays.

Gozo - History & Culture

Scattered across the lush countryside are some quaint old stone farmhouses and baroque churches, along with a few prehistoric temples and other sites of historic importance. Victoria is the island's capital and the centre for commerce but it still preserved it's 17th century charms. A lot of the island's culture and history can be explored in the city, mainly inside the fortified Citadel which houses the ancient part of the town.