Holidays in Gozo:
Gozo is second to mainland
Malta Island in size with Victoria as its capital. With too much attention given to the main island, the local tourism board of Malta promotes the other sister islands for
cheap holidays. Gozo is highly marketed to those who want to escape the crowds in
Valetta during peak season. The island’s landscape is marked by villages situated on hilltops as well as rugged yet spectacular coastlines.
To reach the island for cheap holidays Gozo, one can take a short ferry ride from the main island of Malta. From there, private vehicles from hotels can pick up tourists. Once there, tourists will be engulfed with secluded and totally unspoiled
beaches, coves and scenery. After all, Gozo is the legendary and mythical island of Calypso, who lured the Greek hero Odysseus and his men for seven years. With that, Gozo has this magical and enchanting attributes.
Don’t expect modern attractions like cafes, bars and marinas. Gozo itself doesn’t have harbours like those in Valletta. Instead, Gozo is the place if you want total silence and seclusion which attracts honeymooners and those who just want to escape the busy life back home. Spend the whole day in the beach or witness its golden sunset or walk on its soft sands.
Attractions in Gozo are more inclined to nature like the Gabla tal-General or Fungus Rock. This gigantic rock formation is in the western coast of the island. This tall and gigantic cliff with waves splashing against it is very picturesque. Cultural sights include a citadel and a temple. Gozo is home to the Gran Castello, a 17th century citadel built by the Knights of Malta against the Ottoman Turks. Aside from that, the island has the Ggantija Temple, a stone structure that is believed to be older than the Pyramids of
Egypt and the Stonehenge.
As a whole, Gozo is the perfect escape while on holidays in the wonderful country of Malta.
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