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Gozo Island offers Holiday Adventures for all ages
Gozo is a modest island in the Mediterranean, where Malta is its mother island. The islands are a member of the European Union, thus offer high standards. Vast types of accommodations are available.
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Gozo has a distinct character of its own. The charm of this place is apparent from the moment you arrive. The fundamental distinction from its mother island, Malta, is that it is much more rural, and that life in Gozo moves at a leisurely pace. Gozo is the deal place to stay, for who needs to relax and fascinate himself by the impressionable picturesque scenes while taking a walk by the countryside. The island fulfills the needs of all generations of people, from very young children, till mature people. It is perfect for a family vacation. In exploring the island, one can see that there are still some places which are unspoilt by the manipulation of man. This fact gives the visitor a further urge to explore the island till its minimum details. Accommodation isn't a problem on the island. It includes apartments, hotels, maisonettes, terraced houses, or villas, and charming farmhouses, which may have swimming-pools and other kind of facilities. One can also find guesthouses or hostels.
Gozo's geographical location is in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Most tourists visit this place in summer time, even though, during winter times, the place is still very appealing since the winter weather is not so harsh. Gozo's climate is typically Mediterranean, with hot dry summers and mild rainy winters. The island is surrounded by striking beaches, but since the total area is quite small, one can arrive from a place to another by a means of transport in a very short time, since no place is far from any other. It is recommended that one hires a car while visiting the island, it helps you to explore the island more easily and is more fun, and less time consuming. Local buses do no operate frequently to certain beaches or some rural places. The most known beaches are:- ‘Ramla Bay', ‘Hondoq ir-Rummien', ‘Xlendi', ‘Dwejra' and ‘Marsalforn'. In most of these beaches, the area is an excellent walking place to while away the hours. ‘Ramla Bay' is a particular beach, with deep, reddish-gold sand and incredible green-blue waters. It is a very unique place. Other beaches have got shiny pebbles and others are rocky.
Gozo is also well-known for its restaurants, which have very hospitable staff, and also for its local wine. The vegetables of the local farmers are genuine and good. Fish is always served fresh since because the sea isn't far away.
Gozo provides some rich historical treasures, including the old Megalithic Temple of Ggantija (3600 – 3000 B.C.), which is situated at Xaghra. These temples are documented as the oldest free-standing structure in the world. Especially impressive are the cornerstones and the rear wall of the south temple.
Gozo, the so called Island of the Nymph Calypso, is one of the three inhabited islands of the Maltese archipelago. Its atmosphere gives a dualistic mixture of reality and myth.
It is also known as “The Island of The Three Hills". The island is most famous for its mythical legends, folklore and crafts. This rural island guarantees the visitor a holiday of relaxation and pleasure in every aspect. It is also a fact that some places in Gozo are still undiscovered and unspoiled. This reality fulfills the visitor with a sense of exploration and discovery.
Traditional Maltese boats (Maltese ‘Luzzu') are abundant in the picturesque ports of the island. Most of which are found in the port of Mgarr. These traditional boats are very colorful and blend beautifully with the surrounding environment.
Gozo is a wonderful location for diving. It offers marvelous diving sites and the seabed is of striking beauty. Marine life is abundant especially around artificial reefs which are composed of sunken boats or ships.
Gozo is a member of the European Union and it has high European Standards.
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