Group Travel to Gozo: Experiences, Accommodation, and Activities

In Gozo, one is never hard-pressed to find exquisite cuisine. A vibrant culinary scene brimming with the captivating scents and rich flavours of the Mediterranean is an intrinsic part of Gozo’s identity. Restaurants offer a variety of menus echoing...

Feasts are a staple in the Gozitan cultural calendar

Amazing artifacts found in the Gran Castello

Exploring Gozitan Wine: Unraveling its Mysteries and Delights

As December closes in, many crib enthusiasts will be laboriously detailing their works of art, in time for Christmas.

It’s that time of the year when people cherish the magic of Christmas. And the season would not be the same without the good things to create or buy, including traditional, seasonal produce that spices up the season.

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday In Gozo

Gozo is sometimes called the island of joy and it is the perfect place for a wonderful wedding!

Today the Gozo Motocross Association is an officially recognised association, offering exciting, fun and challenging racing events that take place during the season in Gozo.

Gozo’s own Museum of Archaeology is truly worth a visit

With Easter around the corner, now’s the time to plan your ‘figolli’ baking session!

If you’re at the market you’re bound to notice the bountiful crates of green broad bean pods. That’s one of the favourite crops of the season.

During the winter season, Xlendi Bay enjoys the tranquil and serene pace of a fishermen’s village that comes to life mainly during the weekend. On the contrary, the summers in Xlendi are busy and many locals and tourists visit the beach at...

Gozo’s honey coloured globigerina limestone is one aspect of Gozo’s identity that cannot be overlooked.

Can we have a festa without a band? In Gozo, the answer is clearly a no and this is why band clubs are a vital part of the village festa!

If you go down to Mġarr harbour or visit the fishing village of Marsalforn during these weeks, you’re bound to meet fishermen as they prepare to sail out for the lampuki fishing season. The boats of medium or large sizes are laden with the empty...

If you’ve ever relished the authentic Gozitan honey, you know already that this precious product is second to none.

As you’re exploring the western side of Gozo and you’re touring the villages of San Lawrenz and Għarb and the vicinity make sure you drop by at the Għarb Folklore Museum

The This year’s Fjakkolata on Sunday 8th of October will start with a religious service at 6.00 p.m., followed by the procession at around 7.00 p.m. and by 8.00 p.m., the Santa Luċija square will be alive with music. The Astra Folk Group and...

When you visit Gozo these days, spotting a lace-maker at work is rare!

Sloping down opposite the Ta’ Pinu sanctuary is Ta’ Għammar hill, a rather steep hill that is typically covered with the sweet-smelling narcissus during the winter season. Not everyone has trekked up to the top of the hill but taking a hike to...

From the temples of Ġgantija to the awesome diving spots like the Blue Hole in Dwejra, the island is noted by many savvy travellers. But away from the cultural, historical and natural landmarks, the island is also acclaimed for its produce like...

What is the Blue Dolphin of Malta International Underwater Photography Competition?
This is an annual competition organised by the Federation of Underwater Activities Malta

Gozo, The ideal wedding destination

Indulge in Gozo's culinary delights, from the classic fish soup known as aljotta to intricate dishes like lampuki pie and stuffed calamari. Explore a selection of favorite appetizers and main courses that epitomize the island's Mediterranean charm.

The beautiful diving sites of Gozo

Celebrating Christmas in Gozo is best done the authentic way

Here we’re looking at Gozo’s oldest bakeries (strictly listed in alphabetical order) that serve this delight and a choice of other savouries and sweet confections.

For a small island, Gozo is absolutely brimming with culture and history, yet scratch beneath the surface and even more natural historical treasures await.

Lent and Easter is a unique time to visit Gozo because it allows you to witness the faith and devotion of the local communities and to experience deep-rooted religious traditions. In the run up to Easter, this small island hosts a range of religious...

If you are willing, able and faithful – then when you visit Gozo factor in a climb up to the statue of The Risen Christ. Towering 320-feet above sea level and punctuating the skyline at Tal-Merzuq hill – locally known as Tas-Salvatur Hill, the...

Many of our Gozitan churches are spectacularly decorated with religious paintings and sculptures which are a sight to behold irrespective of your religious beliefs. These artistic works portray episodes from The Bible and uplift onlookers whilst...

With coastal landmarks like Dwejra Tower, Xlendi Tower and Calypso’s Cave – with the latter linked to legends of love (said to be where the nymph Calypso kept Odysseus a ‘prisoner of love’ for seven years in Homer’s book The Odyssey); the...

Gozo is an island celebrated for its ornately decorated churches, religious celebrations and devoted people. Like many of us who have read and watched The Da Vinci Code, we know sacred art is loaded with subliminal meaning which can be decoded and...

Festa season is an amazingly colourful time for tourists to visit Gozo and witness the history, devotion, dedication, sincerity, passion and community spirit of our people as they unite together to celebrate in honour of their patron saints.

For a small island – Gozo has a unique, diverse and rich history. Its distinctive 7,000 year timeline is as you’d expect interwoven with that of her sister island, Malta. The island’s geographical positioning in the Maltese archipelago, set...

Saunter down Gozo’s side streets on a hot summer evening while listening out for the click-clack of bobbins and you could end up witnessing one of the islands’ wonderfully talented lace-makers at work. Women, sat on their doorsteps patiently and...

There’s nothing more tantalizing to our taste-buds on a hot balmy summer evening than the smell of hot charcoal wafting through the air and the anticipation of meat or fish infused with spices being slowly cooked over a grill. Eating outside is a...

If you’ve a passion for authentic, original arts and crafts and enjoy watching talented craftspeople at work, then wandering through the Artisan District of Gozo’s capital city Victoria won’t disappoint. There, the narrow lanes of our old city...

Raise your eyes skywards in Gozo this weekend and you’ll see our blue azure skies filled with the most joyous, colourful fluttering kites showcasing traditional and distinctive designs from all over the world as Gozo’s International Kite and Wind...

October is Opera month with ‘Opera is Gozo’, a festival celebrating this joyous and rousing art form. Soulful arias fill our theatres and skies as international soloist’s, orchestra musicians, choristers and locals unite to perform, participate...

It’s no wonder then that if you ask any local about their favorite legendary tale, they will happily recount from among the vast number of stories linked to our landmarks.

Now that the temperature has cooled in Gozo, many locals and visitors seize the opportunity to get out and about in the open air, enjoying our alluring flora and fauna, first hand. If you relish the invigorating sting of the sea-air whipping...

Worldwide, there are many key events that signify the start of the Christmas season. The lights switching on in Oxford Street. John Lewis revealing their tear-jerking Christmas ad. The Christmas tree being unveiled outside the Rockefeller Center...

The Pope was set to visit Gozo during his first trip to the Maltese Islands in May. However, this trip was postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

When you’re in Gozo you might be captivated by the appeal of the ‘pomzkillious’ island – a microcosm of so many historical, cultural and artistic mosaic pieces presenting themselves fluidly on a tapestry of enthralling sea and landscapes. ...

One late October morning, Visit Gozo met up with Giovann Cassar to delve a little deeper into the world of artisanal crib making. A retired policeman, the 65-year-old enjoys a variety of activities, but there is no doubt that we’ve stumbled upon a...

Few things can be a universal inspiration as much as wildflowers. In Gozo, the flowering meadows of spring make hearts sing with gladness. It is impossible to hike up a hill, stop to look around, and take in the blooms without heaving a happy sigh...

Rome’s ancient philosopher is often quoted saying,’ Travel and change of place impart new vigour to the mind’. If travel can bring in new enthusiasm, there is no doubt that when your destination is Gozo, the vigour of mind will also result in...

You cannot be a Gozitan and not have a relationship with the sea. The blue surrounding the island is part and parcel of being Gozitan. VisitGozo met up with Franco Bugeja, a 45-year-old seasoned traveller and family man who mainly identifies as a...

Gozo has coveted many titles. Known as the island of the three hills, dubbed the island of Joy at Christmas time, Gozo is also hailed as a diving mecca, an adventure playground and a wedding destination. Beyond all this, the many musical events in...

As September rolled through and the olives in Gozo were close to being harvested, VisitGozo met up with Maria Spiteri. Maria is a bubbly and easy-going young lady who was jolted into taking over her father’s family country farm a couple of years...

Gozo is not only a holiday destination. Over the years, it has become a dream wedding destination. Beyond the picturesque landscapes, charming villages, romantic chapels and stunning beaches, Gozo is also an ideal wedding destination because it has a...

Are you already looking for one reason to visit the island of Gozo in 2024? Carnival comes very early this year, and it might be the ideal time to plan a fun weekend and a colourful getaway in Gozo. And topping that up is that St. Valentine’s Day,...