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Gozo

Malta's quieter sister island, with strong diving and prehistoric temples.

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Place: Gozo · Malta · MT
World region: Europe
Type: Island
ID: DST-0268

Why go

Malta's quieter sister island, with strong diving and prehistoric temples.

Gozo is slower and greener than Malta, with the Ggantija temples predating the pyramids. The Blue Hole is one of the Mediterranean's best-known dive sites.

Signature experiences

Ggantija megalithic temples
Diving the Blue Hole at Dwejra
Victoria Citadel

Interest tags

divinghistoryislandcoastalhiking

Good for

DiversCouplesSlow travellers

Pairs well with

VallettaCominoSicily

Best months

Apr-Jun · Sep-Oct

Avoid months

Jul-Aug (heat)

Ideal stay

3 days

Nearest airport

MLA · Malta

Pace

Relaxed

Cost tier

Mid

Peak crowd level

Moderate

Country ISO

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