What a change! This harbour is barely recognisable in a rare photo from the 1920s
It must have made for a perfect swimming spot.
For many who pass through Mgarr Harbour to travel between Malta and Gozo, the port is considered a means to an end, rather than a stunning spot in its own right. But an old photo that surfaced on Facebook shows what a true beauty it was back in the day.
Joseph Bugeja via Malta Lura Fil-Passat / Facebook
Taken some time in the 1920s, the photo shows a bare harbour with just a few settlements near the small jetty, and visible in the distance is the Neo-Gothic Lourdes Chapel.
The port was developed as we know it today throughout the 1960s and 70s, when ferry services began operating regular trips between the islands and terminals were set up in Cirkewwa and Mgarr.
Despite the many changes both harbour areas have undergone over the years – including the opening of restaurants, grocery stores and other convenience shops in Mgarr – Gozo’s harbour still exudes an unparalleled charm that captivates visitors the moment they lay eyes on it.