Located in the village of Xaghra, Ġgantija is a megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic (c. 3600–2500 BC). Predating the standing stones at Stonehenge and also the Great Pyramids of Giza, these two temples have been deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They are the world’s second oldest existing manmade religious structures after Göbekli Tepe…
Located in Gozo’s capital city of Victoria (also known as Rabat), and built on a hill, is the Ċittadella. This old fortified city full of history and culture is believed to have been inhabited since the Bronze Age, and that it later served as an administrative town during Phoenician and Roman times. Nowadays only a…
When visiting Dwejra, going for a small hike along the coast, towards the fungus rock, leads you to a series of remote boat houses and stairs, carved into rock. Some of these hidden boathouses are rather shabby but the worn stones, peeling door paint, old jetty and general atmosphere make a great backdrop for a…
Dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, Nadur’s monumental church is one of the most magnificent churches on the island. It became the third Collegiate of Gozo in 1894 and gained the title of Basilica on 26 June 1967.The interior of the church is covered in marble while the paintings on the ceiling and in…
Bemberin Beach is a hidden gorge on the east cost of Ħondoq Bay. It is a long, narrow, deep inlet of sea between high cliffs with indicative aquamarine waters and caves. Popular especially with local divers, the bay is easier to reach by boat as on foot, it involves walking over the winding rocky stretch…
This is a small shallow inland lagoon with a small pebbly beach enjoyed by swimmers, snorkelers and divers alike. The enclosed bay is directly linked to the sea through an impressive canyon. Visitors can take a boat trip from the little jetty out to the open sea through this natural tunnel in the cliffs. Once…
Located in the lower part of Republic Street, Victoria is Villa Rundle Garden, planted by, and named, after the British General Leslie Rundle around 1915. Hosting a variety of native and imported trees, nowadays, through carefully selected planting, the garden is divided in several parts accordance with the seasons. It also incorporates a playing area, a visitors’ centre…
Surrounded by a maze of charming old narrow streets and alleys, St George’s Basilica is a historic Baroque church located right in the middle of the capital, Victoria, locally known as Ir-Rabat. Its interior entirely covered with marble and gold stucco, this parish church is referred to as “the golden church of Gozo”. The church houses,…
Located on the way to Daħlet Qorrot is San Filep Bay, a small secluded cove with fallen boulders scattered over the shallow beach, creating the perfect spot for lying out in the sun. Accessed through stone steps and a path in the lush green grass, the site is a popular fishing site and is rich…
The Blue Hole, in Dwejra, is a unique geological formation, making it one of the island’s most sought-after diving spots. This natural wonder, at first sight looks as if it is carved into the surrounding rocks. Nevertheless 10 metres below surface of the clear blue waters, one can find an underwater natural arch that is…