Luxury Holidays to Gozo

Delightfully translated as ‘joy’ in Castilian, Gozo, is easily reached by a 25 minute ferry ride from Malta. This tiny island boasts a stunning seascape and delightful rural interior although the real beauty lies in the timeless villages where the locals, although treasuring their peace and tranquillity, are known for their friendliness and helpfulness to visitors.

Victoria, also known as Rabat, is the geographic and economic capital and both here and across the island there are delightful local traditions and customs and numerous restaurants serving local and international cuisine.

Luxurious accommodation, stunning coastal scenery and fine quality restaurants add to the attraction of an island which is often overlooked or viewed as just a day-trip, albeit a delightful one, from Malta. But that would be to neglect seriously Gozo's considerable charms. There is an abundance of things to do in Gozo and visitors should take time to explore Victoria, the tiny capital and the Cathedral of the Assumption and ramparts at Il Kastell. The megalithic temple of Ggantija is at its most haunting in the first light of morning. There are fabulous walking and hiking opportunities afforded by the beautifully scenic coastline of Dwejra and the best snorkelling and diving of all the Maltese islands.