The Tal-Massar Winery Journey

Uncover the rural beauty of Gozo and its stunning landscapes. Enjoy hiking, kayaking, and local culture in this serene island retreat.

Meet Ġużepp Buttigieg, a fireworks enthusiast from Sannat

Group Travel to Gozo: Experiences, Accommodation, and Activities

Feasts are a staple in the Gozitan cultural calendar

Victoria's Villa Rundle garden

Amazing artifacts found in the Gran Castello

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

Create a platter of Gozo cheeselets, fresh crusty bread and local tomatoes. Include some wine from Gozo’s estates and head to your favourite scenic spot in good company. Enjoy the authentic taste and the serenity of an unspoilt landscape. Gozo is...

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.

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

Horse Racing in Gozo is a popular amongst the Gozitan people

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.

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

If you’ve grown up on an island like Gozo, your summer memories summer are snapshots of days at the seaside, diving off rocks, snorkeling, splashing and sunbathing…

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.

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

As we come closer to summer, there’s one distinct bush that often grows in the wild countryside that bursts into a beautiful arrangement of white flowers plummeting a shower of white and purple stems.

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

As the scorching summer weather evaporates, Gozo breathes revival and after the first rain, the island’s countryside awakens, as in Spring. Once school children settle back at their desks, the idyllic and serene Autumn days are here. The balmy...

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

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

The Imbuljuta – It’s easy to prepare and there’s no great skill required but this is one great drink to share with family and friends during the Christmas season!

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...

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

The most popular and best tasting Gozitan delicacies

Gozo, The ideal wedding destination

The beautiful diving sites of Gozo

Thirty-six participants and foreign judges from the UK, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Romania, Hungary and Malta took part in the event. Shores dives were held at Dwejra’s Blue Hole, on the new Azure Reef and in the Inland Sea and Tunnel while...

Celebrating Christmas in Gozo is best done the authentic way

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

March is always a magnificent time for Gozo’s music lovers as it heralds the return of ‘Gaulitana – A Festival of Music’ a month long musical extravaganza (8th March – 7th April) involving an eclectic mix of musical performances (everything...

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...

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...

Whether you are exploring the beauty of Dwejra’s cherished Natura 2000 site or taking a scent-laden cliffside tromp through the untamed rugged beauty of Sanap Cliffs, there’s a wealth of beautiful nature just waiting to be discovered on our...

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...

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.

Because Gozo is a small island with easily accessible beaches, most dives happen from the shore. In fact, even while swimming or snorkeling along our coast you’ll be enthralled by the fish moving around you as the transparency of the water lets...

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...

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...

Now is the time of year when Gozo’s food lovers and fishermen get highly excited, as mid-August onwards brings the highly sought after Lampuki fish to our warm waters. The feast of Santa Marija on August 15th signifies the beginning of Lampuki...

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...

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...

Did you know Gozo has 46 churches and chapels, each with a unique style and history just waiting to be discovered? From 17th-century Baroque architectural wonders, through to 20th century neoclassical tributes hand-built by parishioners. Cast your...

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.

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...

If you are a Gozitan and want to introduce yourself to an elderly Gozitan person, they will ask you for your surname and your family’s nickname (laqam). Traditionally, this was a way of instant recognition and, along with subtle hints in the...

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.

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...

November has brought about the first rainy days and the first chilly evenings. It’s time to make serious plans about a cosy Christmas holiday in Gozo. Gozo is notorious for its Christmas celebrations and spending time on the island with your...

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...

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...

As the hot summer days eased quietly ushering in September, VisitGozo chatted with Mr David Apap Agius, the Għarb mayor, about the Kite Flying Festival happening in October. This will be the sixth edition of the festival that the Għarb Local...

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...

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...

Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem needs no introduction. The life-nativity scene, which every year bursts with life a step away from Mġarr Harbour, has been the highlight of Gozo’s magical Christmas for several years and is a ‘must’ visit for anyone...

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,...