Malta’s charming sister island of Gozo is one of the Meditteranean islands that make up the Maltese archipelago. Gozo is the second largest of the three inhabited Maltese islands and is a bit more quaint and rural than Malta and not overcrowded by tourists. Mythology is an integral part of the island and Gozo is said to have been the home of the mythological Calypso, the nymph from Homer’s Odyssey. The authentic, more remote island is known for its Ġgantija Megalithic Temple ruins, beautiful beaches, and incredible diving sites.

Gozo Goddess Temples

Ġgantija Megalithic Temples The Ġgantija Temples are the earliest set of Megalithic temples that make up this UNESCO World Heritage site. Built between 3600 and 3200 BC, the site is considered as one of the oldest free-standing monuments in the world, preceding Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids.

The Legend of Gozo & Calypso: Calypso’s Cave

The site is thought to be the same cave Homer mentioned in The Odyssey, where the beautiful nymph Calypso keeps Odysseus as a “prisoner of love” for seven years. The cave overlooks the picturesque Ramla Bay which could very well be the inspiration for the mythical home of Calypso.

“Island Of Goddesses”

Gozo Cathedral: Built on the site of a Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Juno
Ġgantija Temples: In ancient times, the temples dedicated to the Mother Goddess at Ggantija are said to have drawn pilgrims from across the island, and from North Africa and Sicily.

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Citadella The Citadel of Victoria is the center of the island of Gozo. Considered to be the Medieval part of Victoria, the area was believed to be first fortified during the Bronze Age. The historic fortified city stands on a flat-topped hill, visible from almost all the island.

Lọ Mkpọrọ ochie Located in the Citadel of Victoria, the Old Prison served as a communal cell in the 19th century and now hosts a well-preserved exhibition on fortifications. The walls in the Old Prison have the largest known collection of historical graffiti on the Maltese Islands.

Nnu Marsalforn The north coast of Gozo is characterized by 350-year-old salt pans protruding into the sea. During the summer months, locals can still be seen scraping up the crystals of salt.

Tastes of Gozo

The island of Gozo offers unique gastronomic events throughout the year, from wine tastings to trying local delicacies. Gozitan cuisine supports the small and local, giving visitors an authentic gourmet experience. Small Plates are some of Gozo’s most distinctive foods, including local favorites, Gbejniet (traditional sheep milk cheeses), and Pastizzi (miniature pastries). Gozitan wines and craft beer can also add local liquid pleasure to your visit.

World Renown Divers’ Paradise & Beautiful Beaches

Dwejra Dive Sites

Famous Red Sand Beaches

Getting to Gozo

From the main island of Malta, take the Gozo Ferry from Cirkewwa Harbour, at the northernmost point of Malta for the scenic 25-minute crossing to Mġarr Harbour, the gateway to Gozo. The ferry service carrying both passengers and cars runs every 45 minutes during the daytime and regularly during night time. Once in Gozo, you can pick up a car or travel by bike around the island. Boat trips and guided bus tours are also an option to efficiently get around Gozo.

Banyere Malta

Agwaetiti Malta nke anwụ na-achasi ike, nke dị n'etiti Oké Osimiri Mediterenian, bụ ebe obibi kachasị dị ịrịba ama nke ihe nketa ewuru ewuru, gụnyere njupụta kachasị elu nke saịtị UNESCO World Heritage Site na mba ọ bụla. Valletta wuru site mpako Knights nke St. John bụ otu n'ime UNESCO nlegharị anya na European Capital of Culture maka 2018. Malta's patrimony in stone ranges from the most free-standing stone architecture in the world, to one of the British Empire's most formidable usoro nchekwa, ma gụnye ngwakọta bara ụba nke ihe owuwu ụlọ, okpukperechi na ndị agha sitere n'oge ochie, oge ochie na oge mmalite ọgbara ọhụrụ. Ebe ihu igwe na-achasi ike nke anwụ na-achasi ike, osimiri ndị mara mma, ndụ abalị na-eme nke ọma, na akụkọ ihe mere eme afọ 7,000 na-akpali mmasị, enwere nnukwu ihe ịhụ na ime. Maka ozi ndị ọzọ gbasara Malta, gaa na www.visitmalta.com

Banyere Gozo

A na-ewepụta agba na ụtọ Gozo site na mbara igwe na-egbukepụ egbukepụ n'elu ya na oke osimiri na-acha anụnụ anụnụ nke gbara gburugburu oke osimiri ya dị egwu, bụ nke na-echere ka achọpụta ya. N'ime akụkọ ifo, a na-eche na Gozo bụ agwaetiti Calypso a ma ama nke Homer's Odyssey - mmiri dị jụụ, nke omimi. Ụka Baroque na ụlọ ọrụ ugbo ochie na-ahụ maka ime obodo. Okirikiri ala Gozo na oke osimiri dị egwu na-echere nyocha na ụfọdụ saịtị kacha mma na mmiri Mediterranean.

Ozi ndị ọzọ gbasara Malta.

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IHE Ị GA-Ewepụ na edemede a:

Malta si patrimony na nkume ranges si kasị ochie free-eguzo nkume ije n'ụwa, ka otu n'ime British Alaeze Ukwu kasị dị egwu agbachitere usoro, na-agụnye a ọgaranya mix nke anụ ụlọ, okpukpe na agha ije si oge ochie, ochie na mmalite oge a.
Agwaetiti Malta nke anwụ na-achasi ike, nke dị n'etiti Oké Osimiri Mediterenian, bụ ebe obibi kachasị dị ịrịba ama nke ihe nketa ewuru ewuru, gụnyere njupụta kachasị elu nke saịtị UNESCO World Heritage Site na mba ọ bụla.
Mythology is an integral part of the island and Gozo is said to have been the home of the mythological Calypso, the nymph from Homer's Odyssey.