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Although Gozo is one of the three Maltese islands, the gozitans feel that they are a distinct island, an island that leads a simple and quiet lifestyle.


Gozo is a great getaway from the hustle and bustle on Malta. It is easy to get to and will make your trip an unforgettable one. The Gozitans thrive on fishing and agriculture and this is evident in the small fishing villages that dot the island. The scenery provides a spectacular backdrop of limestone farmhouses, rolling hills and clear Mediterranean blue sea.

10 reasons why you should visit Gozo:

#1 Time stands still


Gozo ImagesTranquillity.
Gozo has an air of tranquillity and peacefulness about it. It holds onto its deep roots and traditions.

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#2 Diving


Diving MaltaAlluring dive sights.
The Island provides some of the most alluring dive sights in the Mediterranean, the Blue Hole, Fungus Rock and the inland sea to name a few.

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#3 Ggantija Temples


Malta TemplesAncient ruins.
These are by far the most impressive of the Ancient Ruins and are the oldest known human structure in the world, home to the first settlers.

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#4 Village Life


Gozo ToursOld traditions.
The quaint villages are the real essence of Gozo. Much of everyday life is based on old traditions; an example of this is Fontana, a washing hole used for hundreds of years to wash clothes and still in use today.

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#5 Landscape


Gozo Salt Pans Spectacular sights.
Gozo is much greener than Malta and offers captivating views from all angles. From hikers to photographers, you will find yourself mesmerised by the spectacular sights around the island.

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#6 Gbejniet


Gozo Restaurants Melt in your mouth.
This is a cheese made from goat's milk. You will find a number of places that sell these fresh or dried. A mouthful of fresh Gbejniet with a little olive oil, salt and pepper will melt in your mouth and leave you gasping for more.

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#7 Ramla L-hamra


Malta BeachesClear waters.
This beach is without a doubt the best on the island. Unlike others, its sand is red, the water is lovely and clear, and although you may find that on part of it there are quite a few pebbles and what looks like a few sharp rocks, these are in fact the last remains of a ruin.

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#8 Getting to Gozo


Gozo Ferry20 Minutes from Malta.
Gozo is little more than 20 minutes on a passenger and car ferry. This makes it easy to explore it for a day if you are pressed for time.

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#9 Ta-Pinu Church


Gozo ChurchMiracles.
Many miracles are said to have occurred from people visiting this church. There is an area that is delegated to items contributed to it from people that have been a part of a miracle.

#10 Mythology


CavesCalypso caves.
There are a number of caves worth visiting that play a role in Greek Mythology. Particularly the Calypso Caves and the Caves of Xaghra that also feature stalactites and stalagmites.

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