Gozo Brochure - English
Gozo Brochure - English
Gozo Brochure - English
www.visitmalta.com/gozo
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Mystery surrounds the prehistoric stone builders who left us the awe-inspiring temples of gantija, believed to be the worlds oldest free-standing structure, and today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The gantija temples take their name from the Maltese term gant meaning giant, a name which testifies to the size and height of the megaliths from which the temples are built. Theres no mystery about the Romans impact on our island though. Calling it Gaulos, they considered Gozo important enough to be administered separately from Malta, and even gave us the right to mint our own coins.
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Gozo offers various unspoilt bays, coves and sandy beaches that make for wonderful sunbathing or water sports. For swimming, you can choose between secluded rocky inlets or popular bays and beaches. Snorkelling and diving can also prove to be an exhilarating experience.
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Apart from being the geographical heart of the island, Victoria is also the centre of everyday activity. Combining as it does the bustle of its market and shops with a relaxed atmosphere, it is a great place to watch us go about our day, especially in the morning when the main market square, It-Tokk, comes to life. A stroll around Victorias market and narrow winding streets will lead you to stalls brimming with fresh fish, delicious fresh produce, cheeses and wines, antiques and crafts, fishing nets and knitwear. Victoria is also the Islands cultural hub, having not one but two opera houses, both hosting major international performances.
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Being essentially rural in character, it comes as no surprise that a visit to Gozo will entail the sampling of some of the Mediterraneans tastiest and juiciest gastronomic delights. Your stay in Gozo will be a journey of discovery of the islands rich natural flavours. With an abundance of fresh organic produce and traditional farming, a generous supply of fresh fish and its very own gastronomic specialties, our island will never cease to surprise you. Gozo is well served by restaurants which offer the best of the rich and varied local cuisine, as well as quality cosmopolitan fare.
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Malta Tourism Authority Auberge dItalie Merchants Street, Valletta Tel.: (+356) 22915000 info@visitmalta.com www.visitmalta.com/gozo
GOZO
(Gawdex)
Victoria
COMINO
(Kemmuna)
Main photography Nathaniel Attard Ted Attard Daniel Cilia Mario Galea Rene Rossignaud George Saguna Clive Vella
Landmark Index
Calypsos Cave San Dimitri Chapel Ta Pinu Basilica Citadel Xlendi Tower Ta en Cliffs Xewkija Church Toy Museum gantija Temples Xagra Circle Belvedere Santa Marija Tower
N E W S
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kilometres 3 miles
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