An island where it is impossible to get bored.
Gozo is a beautiful Mediterranean site filled with one amazing attraction after the other. It’s pretty much impossible to spend a few days roaming this island and get bored.
Either from its stunning landscapes or its picturesque squares, the island is truly the perfect magical place to relax and get away from all the hustle and bustle.
To help you make your holiday a bit easier we have gathered a list of all Gozo’s top 10 attractions.
1. Gozo Citadel Visitors’ Centre
Within this modern visitors’ centre, set within two old water reservoirs built in the 1870s, a series of insightful and educational interactive screens, printed panels and audio-visual presentations takes visitors on a journey of the evolution of the Citadel, including its military and civil history.
Citadel, Rabat (2215 6507)
2. Independence Square
Known among locals as It-Tokk, this square lies at the heart of the capital, and is home to a bustling open market, as well as several quaint shops and cafés. As you wander around, look out for the Banca Giuratale, built between 1733 and 1738, once the seat of Gozo’s municipal government which today houses the Rabat local council. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to discover the meandering backstreets leading up to the charming St George’s Square.
Rabat
3. Sanap Cliffs
Located just west of the popular Ta’ Cenc cliffs viewpoint near the village of Munxar, Sanap Cliffs are set within a dramatic landscape and offer amazing views. Popular among locals particularly at sunset, a paved walkway leads right up to the cliffs, and makes for a majestic setting as the sky fills with colour before dusk.
Munxar
4. Ta’ Gurdan Lighthouse
Located on a hill above the village of Ghasri, Ta’ Gurdan Lighthouse is a striking Gozitan landmark rising 161m above sea level. Built in 1851 during British rule, it remains active, automatically flashing a bright white light every 7.5 seconds, which is visible for 20 nautical miles. It is also worth the steep walk to get to it for its 360-degree, panoramic countryside views.
Lanterna Street, Ghasri
5. Ta’ Kenuna Tower & Botanical Garden
Built by the British in 1848, this tower, perched atop a hill in Nadur, was originally used to pass on signals to ships and other posts via a telegraphy link between Gozo and Malta. The small, attractive botanical garden that surrounds it contains several endemic plants and affords stunning views across the channel.
Archbishop Saver Cassar Street, Nadur
6. Ta’ Kola Windmill
A unique relic of bread-making in Gozo, this impressive stone windmill is one of the few surviving windmills on the islands that was built during the Knights’ period. Named after the last miller who worked here, known as Zeppu ta’ Kola, it features the former workshop on the ground floor and the living quarters on the first floor, as well as the impressive milling mechanism within the tower.
Bambina Street, Xaghra (2156 1071, www.heritagemalta.mt)
7. Ta’ Mena Estate
This family-owned estate, sprawled over 25 hectares of land, was founded by the late matriarch, Carmela, and combines Gozo’s primary means of livelihood: agriculture and tourism. It offers tours of the extensive olive grove, orange grove and vineyards, showcasing Gozitan rural life.
Rabat Road, Xaghra (2156 4939, www.tamena-gozo.com)
8. Ta’ Xwejni Salt Pans
Located just past Qbajjar Bay, the rock-cut salt pans of Ta’ Xwejni are a picturesque sight, particularly as the sun begins to set and its reflection shimmers on the pools of shallow water. Today, salt is still harvested from the 350-year-old salt pans during the summer months, carrying on a Gozitan tradition that has existed for generations.
Zebbug
9. Tal-Mixta Cave
This stunning vantage point located high up on a cliff has become one of Gozo’s most Instagrammable spots in recent years. The cave is inconspicuous and tricky to get to, but worth the effort for the breath-taking sunset views overlooking Ramla Bay.
L/O Nadur
10. Wied il-Mielah
Rising to prominence after its more impressive sister, the Azure Window, collapsed following a violent storm in March 2017, the Wied il-Mielah Window is a limestone natural arch on the north-western coast of Gozo. Located at the end of the Wied il-Mielah valley, it’s a beautiful spot for a photo op.
L/O Gharb
For Gozo's top heritage sites, click here.