The Mythical Island of Calypso
Legend holds that Gozo is the mythical island of Ogygia from Homer’s Odyssey, where the nymph Calypso held Odysseus captive for seven years. Located just 25 minutes by ferry north of Malta, Gozo is distinctly greener, quieter, and celebrated for rustic stone farmhouses, artisan goat cheeses (ġbejniet), and dramatic sea salt pans.
1. The Blue Lagoon & Crystal Lagoon on Comino
Nestled between the uninhabited islet of Cominotto and the island of Comino, the Blue Lagoon is renowned across Europe for glowing white-sand sea beds and incandescent turquoise water. For the most tranquil experience, book an early morning morning 08:30 AM departure from Mgarr or Cirkewwa, before tour ferries arrive from Sliema.
2. Ggantija Temples: Older than the Pyramids
Located in the village of Xaghra, the UNESCO-listed Ggantija Temples date back to 3600–3200 BC, making them older than Egypt's Great Pyramids and Stonehenge. According to Gozitan folklore, these colossal limestone megaliths—some weighing over fifty tons—were erected by a giantess named Sunsuna who carried them on her head.
3. Victoria (Rabat) & The Gran Castello Citadel
Gozo’s central crown jewel is the fortified Citadel (Cittadella) in Victoria. Completely restored, visitors can walk the 360-degree perimeter ramparts and gaze across the entire island of Gozo to the sparkling Mediterranean horizon in all four directions.
4. Ramla Bay & Tal-Mixta Cave
Ramla Bay is famous for its vibrant burnt-orange/red sands and shallow, gentle waters. High on the eastern cliff sits Tal-Mixta Cave, a natural rock opening that frames one of the most photographed panoramic vistas in the Mediterranean.