Gozo Island Guide 2025 - Things To Do, Hotels and Getting There

Why Visit Gozo?

Gozo is a revelation. Just 14km long and 7km wide, this tiny island packs in megalithic temples older than Stonehenge, dramatic sea cliffs, crystal-clear dive sites, excellent food and a pace of life that makes Malta feel busy by comparison.

The island character is distinctly different from Malta — more rural, more traditional, more peaceful. The Gozitan people are fiercely proud of their island. The food is better, the crowds are smaller and the scenery is more dramatic.

Whether you come for a day trip or stay for a week, Gozo will get under your skin.

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Gozo at a Glance

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Size — 14km x 7km — easily driven in a day

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Population — Around 33,000 people

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Capital — Victoria, also called Rabat

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Getting there — 25-min ferry from Cirkewwa, north Malta

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Must-see — Ggantija Temples — 5,500 years old

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Best beach — Ramla Bay — orange-red sand

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Famous for — Some of the Mediterranean best dive sites

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Character — Rural, traditional and peaceful

Top Things To Do in Gozo

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Victoria Citadel

Walk the ancient ramparts of the hilltop citadel for panoramic views across the entire island. The museums inside are excellent. Free entry to the walls.

🗓️ All year

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Ggantija Temples

One of the oldest free-standing structures on earth — 5,500 years old and remarkably well-preserved. A truly humbling experience on the island of Gozo.

🗓️ All year

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Dwejra Bay

The Azure Window may be gone but Dwejra remains breathtaking — the Inland Sea, Fungus Rock and incredible diving make it absolutely essential.

🗓️ All year

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Ramla Bay

Gozo finest beach — orange-red sand, clear water and a beautiful rural backdrop. Far less crowded than Malta beaches.

🗓️ May to Oct

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Diving the Blue Hole

The Blue Hole at Dwejra is considered one of the Mediterranean finest dive sites — a must for divers of all levels.

🗓️ Apr to Nov

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Jeep Safari

The most thrilling way to see the island — off-road in open jeeps, exploring the rugged interior and hidden coves around Gozo.

🗓️ Apr to Oct

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Ta Rikardu Lunch

A legendary Gozitan restaurant in Victoria serving rabbit, gbejniet cheese and wine straight from the barrel. Authenticity personified.

🗓️ All year

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Xlendi at Sunset

The pretty fishing village of Xlendi is magical at golden hour — waterfront restaurants, cliffs glowing orange and calm water to swim in.

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Getting to Gozo

🚢 Gozo Channel Ferry

Runs 24 hours a day from Cirkewwa in north Malta to Mgarr in Gozo. The crossing takes 25 minutes. Runs approximately every 45 minutes throughout the day and night.

Cost: Free for foot passengers both ways. Cars cost around EUR 4.65 on the return journey only.

🎯 Guided Gozo Day Trip

The easiest option — hotel pickup, ferry crossing, transport around Gozo and guided visits to all the key sights included. From around EUR 40 to EUR 60 per person.

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🏨 Staying in Gozo

From luxury farmhouses to boutique guesthouses — staying overnight in Gozo is highly recommended. The island is totally different after the day-trippers leave at 5pm.

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