A Day Trip to Gozo
How to make the most of your time on our
sister Island!
A trip to Gozo should be on everyone’s
bucket-list. Our little sister island,
known for its magnificent three hills,
is a natural splendour, still very much
raw and unspoilt. The Gozitans are
friendly and welcoming (albeit being
somewhat quieter than their Maltese
neighbours), and the island offers a
totally different feel than Malta does.
Even if you can visit for just a day, it
is still worth the while. A rental car/
jeep is a must if you want to see as
many sights as possible, and you
will be surprised to find that Gozitan
roads make for a far smoother ride
than Maltese ones! The island is just
begging to be explored, so buckle up,
map in hand, and begin your journey!
the question. The ferry to Gozo departs
every 30 minutes from Cirkewwa
Harbour, which is the northernmost
part of Malta. The harbour offers some
great views of both Comino and Gozo
(great for some photos while waiting
for the ferry!), and there are several
small boats which depart from here as
well, some which can be hired for a
private day tour, and some which can
take you to Comino. The Gozo ferry
takes about 20 minutes to cross the
waters separating both islands. This
gives you plenty of time for more
photos (you are on holiday after all!),
and also allows you to admire the
beauty of our beloved islands from a
nautical point of view.
Getting there
Landed at Mġarr
You can reach Gozo either by sea, or
by helicopter. There is no airport on
this teeny island, so a plane is out of
As soon you see the Ferry heading
into the Harbour, head to your car,
and make your way off the boat and
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onto Gozo. You will be greeted by a
Gothic looking church, which looks
over the Harbour giving you a sense
of protection from above. This church
is dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes,
and has been welcoming sailors and
visitors to the Harbour since 1888. The
ride from Mġarr is a steep uphill, and
there are some breath-taking views to
take in as you go along (Driver safety
first and foremost! Drivers should not
take their eyes off the road!).
Victoria, Gozo
All roads lead to Victoria! Or Rabat, as
us Maltese call it. Gozo’s capital is easily
reachable; all you have to do is drive
straight on from Mġarr. The Gozitan
capital is the busiest part of Gozo, and
the most commercial one as well. But
don’t let the shops fool you; there is a
hidden gem among the narrow streets
of Victoria. The Ċittadella is a fortified