Have you ever imagined living and working in a tranquil Mediterranean island? A stone’s throw away from the main island of Malta and covering a land area of just 67 square kilometers, Gozo demonstrates considerable diversity due to its more rural and tranquil nature where you can reach the prefect work-life-balance.
A 45-minute drive from the Malta International Airport leads you to the Ċirkewwa ferry terminal. Connected by a half-hourly ferry service, the 25-minute corssing offers an interesting opportunity to savour the breathtaking views of the island of Comino and its famous Blue Lagoon.
A 45-minute drive from the Malta International Airport leads you to the Ċirkewwa ferry terminal.
Crossing the channel during sunrise or sunset hours is also a unique experience that mesmerizes the thousands of visitors to the island every year. Gozo’s Mġarr harbour is also connected to Valletta’s Grand Harbour through a fast-ferry service that operates between the islands.
Gozo’s rural and distinct nature, coupled with its mild Mediterranean climate during the winter season, makes it ideal as an all-year-round destination, enjoying the island’s cultural and historical heritage while venturing on a varied selection of different outdoor experiences and adventurous activities.
Ideal as an all-year-round destination.
The island’s diminutive size also makes it very possible to immerse into such activities in a mere amount of minutes, while the extended warm summer days allows the prolonged enjoyment of Gozo’s beautiful turquoise waters.
Diving deserves a special mention as Gozo has some of the most stunning diving sites in the Mediterranean, including the Blue Hole at Dwejra as well as several wrecks scuttled along the coastline. The Azure Window that once backdropped a scene in the world-famous Game of Thrones is now also an attractive dive-site after it succumbed to the battering waves in 2017. Diving is adequately catered for by several professional diving schools and ancillary services.
The destination for everyone
Gozo caters to various interests; from the active who want to explore the dramatic cliffs or the deep blue, to the more laid-back who find relaxation in strolling around tranquil villages or just by sitting at land’s end to enjoy the views.
Gozo holds ancient treasures like the Neolithic temples of Ġgantija, which predate Stonehenge, Baroque churches standing out majestically out of its minute villages, the towering Citadel, little gems of museums laying undiscovered in villages and the main city of Victoria, reflecting Gozitan folklore, culture and heritage. For the cultural guru this little island also has a lot to offer such as the annual operas held in the two main opera theatres, festivals, artistic exhibitions, musical events, and religious feasts.
There’s a plethora of events organized during the off-season but, naturally, being an island in the Mediterranean makes summer a very special time to be here. The season’s bustling programme of events also ensures that there are daily events happening that you can enjoy on balmy summer nights by the sea while sipping a glass of local wine and indulging in the island’s cuisine.
Enjoy the rich Mediterranean cuisine with Gozitan flavours at high-quality restaurants found in the charming village squares. Indulge in a delicious Gozitan meal while surrounded by baroque churches that adorn the village squares in all 14 localities of Gozo.
Finally, the island has diverse accommodation to suit various needs. There are various properties that are available to buy or rent, ranging from modern apartments with sea views to converted farmhouses and villas with pool which dot the Gozitan countryside.
If you need a little help to get back into a relaxing mood, whilst still doing business, and find again serenity in the midst of a chaotic world, Gozo is the place to be. Its joyfulness and relaxing atmosphere are a treasure one would have thought was lost in the meanders of time.
