About Gozo

The Maltese Islands are situated in the centre of the Mediterranean - 93 km south of Italy and 290 km north of North Africa. Gozo lies about 5 km in the North West of Malta. It therefore enjoys warm summers and mild winters and this makes it the ideal holiday destination at any time of the year.

The capital Victoria, lies on the centre of the island. It boasts the dominant Citadel, two splendid churches, namely St George's Basilica and theCathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary,several small churches and monasteries, two opera houses and various urban commercial outlets.Surrounding Victoria, are Gozo's thirteen villages, which are: San Lawrenz, Gharb, Ghasri, Xaghra, Munxar, Sannat, Fontana, Kercem, Zebbug, Xewkija, Nadur, Ghajnsielem and Qala.

Villages in Gozo reflect a way of life simultaneously rural and refined with superbly proportioned squares and carved balconies. From the old traditional farmhouses with their typical archways to the most contemporary houses, the incredible amount of architectural detail is surprising in its creativity. Balconies are embellished with balustrades, flower pots, Georgian style facades, roof gardens and bougainvillaea.

The countryside is recognised by its rubble walls and the prickly pear hedges peeping over or bordering terraced fields. Green hills and fertile valleys separate one village from the other. Wherever you look, the sea is always within the reach of the eye. In fact, Gozo has an amazing coastline with its tiny creeks, sand beaches, blue sea, majestic rock formations and protruding watchtowers. Low lying coastal stretches of limestone, are chequered with salt pans while high and dramatic cliffs trigger awesome emotions with their native blend of salty air and wild herbs.