How To Get To Gozo From Malta
If you’re wondering how to get to Gozo from Malta, then you have to come to the right place.
The beautiful island of Gozo is a brilliant option for a day trip from Malta or as a stand-alone trip in its own right.
Often, people neglect to visit Gozo in favour of staying on the main island of Malta, but Gozo has so much to offer that we’d certainly recommend paying it a visit.
In this article, we outline exactly how you can visit Gozo from Malta by highlighting how you can visit the island Gozo independently or by joining an organised Gozo day-trip from Malta.
So, let’s dive into: How to get to Gozo from Malta
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Is Gozo worth visiting?
We start this article off by answering one of the questions we get asked all the time - is Gozo worth visiting? The simple answer yes it is. We know that Valletta is one of the best cities in Malta and is likely where you will be spending the majority of your time in the country, but we cannot recommend Gozo enough.
Whether you want to visit Gozo as a day trip from Malta or want to spend a few days on the island is dependent on you and your itinerary, but we certainly recommend visiting the beautiful Mediterranean island while you’re in Malta.
The island is home to beautiful beaches, megalithic structures that outdate the Egyptian Pyramids, fascinating active salt pans and incredible natural beauty.
Wied-il Ghasri - a beautiful spot worth visiting in Gozo
How To Get To Gozo From Malta?
In order to get to Gozo from Malta, you are going to need to take a ferry. You have two options for ferries to Gozo and we will go through both options in a little bit of detail here.
Ferry to Gozo Option 1 - Ċirkewwa - Mgarr Harbour
Known as the Gozo Ferry, this ferry option takes you from Cirkewwa in the very North of Malta, to Mgarr Harbour in the South of Gozo.
Operated by: Gozo Channel Line
Duration: 25 minute crossing
Who is it for? Foot passengers and Car passengers
Price: Fares start from €15.70 for a car and driver
Photo from Malta Times
Ferry to Gozo Option 2 - Valletta - Mgarr Harbour
The second ferry option, probably the most useful for the majority of visitors in Malta, is to catch a passenger ferry from Valletta Ferry Terminal.
Once you arrive at the Valletta Ferry Terminal, you have 2 ferry options:
Operated by: Gozo Fast Ferry or Virtu Ferries Gozo
Duration: 45 minute crossing
Who is it for? Foot passengers only
Price: Fares start from €12.00 one-way
How to make a Day Trip to Gozo
So essentially you have 2 options when it comes to doing a day trip to Gozo - you can either go the above route and get on the ferry and wander around Gozo independently, or you can choose to go with a tour.
If you are only able to visit Gozo for a day, it is probably worth opting for the tour route, as this will allow you to see as much of the island as possible.
Underneath we have highlighted 4 great tour options that take you on a day trip to Gozo from Malta. All 4 options include return transport/ferry from the main island:
Best things to see in Gozo
1. Victoria
Victoria is the charming capital city of Gozo and is the centre of all activity on the island.
One of the best things to do in Victoria is exploring the ancient Victoria Citadella. The citadel towers over the entire city and has been inhabited since the Bronze Age.
The wonderful Victoria Citadella
2. Ta’ Pinu
Ta’ Pinu, officially known as the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta' Pinu, is an incredible example of Maltese architecture and represents one of the best things to see in Gozo.
The impressive Church lies 3km northwest of Victoria and is worth visiting during your trip to Gozo.
Ta’ Pinu - Gozo
3. Mgarr ix-Xini
This inlet is perhaps best known for being the featured location in the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie film ‘By the Sea’. While the movie itself wasn’t a major success, one thing remains clear, they couldn’t have chosen a more beautiful location in which to base the film.
Mgarr ix-Xini is so beautiful that former French President Nicholas Sarkozy once moored his luxury yacht here for over a week during one of his Mediterranean holidays.
Mgarr-ix Xini - one of Gozo’s many stunning sceneries
4. Inland Sea
The Inland Sea at Dwejra is a natural saltwater lagoon that is connected to the Mediterranean Sea via a wonderful arching cave formation.
The Inland Sea is best explored on board a Luzzu, a traditional Maltese fishing boat. The boats narrowly squeeze through the cave before exploring the little inlets and formations that are dotted around the coast.
Inland Sea - Dwejra
5. Tal-Mixta Cave
If you’re looking for the best photography spot on the island of Gozo, we’d recommend heading straight for Ramla Bay. You can take the brisk 15-minute hike uphill from the beach to Tal-Mixta Cave. The view that awaits from the cave is stunning.
From Tal-Mixta Cave, you get a great vantage point to see the sandy beach at Ramla and the beautiful turquoise water in the bay. Hiking up to Tal-Mixta Cave is one of the best things to do in Gozo.
Tal Mixta Cave overlooking Ramla Bay in Gozo
Best Places to Stay in Gozo
The Escape
A 4-bedroom private villa found in the heart of Victoria. The villa comes equipped with an indoor and outdoor pool, as well as room for housing up to 9 people.
A fully equipped kitchen makes The Escape Villa the perfect place to stay in Gozo when you travel as a big group or want to have a homely feel to your stay in Malta.
Photo from Booking.com
Duke Boutique Hotel
Undoubtedly one of the best boutique hotels in Gozo, the Duke Boutique Hotel can be found directly next to the Villa Rundle Gardens.
The presidential suite at The Duke even features exclusive use of a private hot tub on your very own balcony.
Breakfast is served on site daily, and the hotel has great access to the local shopping complex, making it easy to find supplies and use the Duke Boutique Hotel as the perfect base for exploring Victoria and the island of Gozo.
Photo from Booking.com
That concludes our guide of how to get to Gozo from Malta. We hope this has helped you decide on the best way to visit Gozo - it is a lovely island and Gozo makes a great day trip from Malta.
