FALL IN LOVE WITH SUMMER IN GOZO

A summer getaway on the island of Gozo is about exhilaration, celebrations and the Mediterranean outdoor life. Take note of these tips about some of the things to do throughout your August stay in Gozo.

Make sure you go on a general tour of the island, as this will ensure you have visited key sights and highlights such as Ġgantija Temples, the Citadel, Ta’ Pinu Shrine, and Dwejra. There are plenty of things to do in summer on the island of Gozo and there is no shortage of historic and cultural places to visit. Each comes with its own story or legend. You might want to consider touring with the island with a guide. Hop-on, hop-off buses, Tuk-tuks, jeep safaris, and Segway tours are also exciting ways to experience the island.

Gozo’s summer life is about never-ending days where lingering at the beach and the sea plays a big part. Take time to explore the beaches and coast, and it’s imperative to indulge in a swim in the blue seas. Yet, that’s the minimum when it comes to having a beach holiday, because snorkelling and beach sports are also on the cards. If you crave thrills, spend an afternoon paddle boarding or kayaking. Your beach holiday can also arouse the call of the sea. Take a boat trip and join coastal tours.

Some say you’ve never seen the world if you travel and never dive. With over 50 dive sites waiting to be explored, Gozo is a diving hotspot. So if you’ve never considered diving, maybe it’s time to take the plunge. There are many diving schools in Gozo to choose from. Diving is an activity that can even be undertaken by older children and teens, thus making it a unique activity that a family can experience together.

In Gozo, summertime is party time. The villages’ feasts provide entertainment all through the summer months. This, combined with an array of concerts, exhibitions and festivals, ensures that there is always some event to attend on the island.

Here are the main events happening in Gozo throughout the month of August:

4th - 5th

Malta International Food Festival – Gozo Edition – Xewkija Square

3rd - 6th

St Joseph’s Festa, Qala

8th - 10th

St Laurence’s Festa, San Lawrenz

12th - 15th

Santa Marija Festa, Victoria

13th

Xlendi Sunset Festival

13th - 15th

Gozo’s Traditional, Agricultural, and Industrial Fair

– Villa Rundle Gardens, Victoria

18th

Rock Legends, Mġarr

18th - 20th

Gozo Film Festival, Ċittadella

17th - 20th

Santa Marija Festa, Żebbuġ

23rd

Tisbit, Villa Rundle, Victoria

24th - 27th

Our Lady of Loreto Festa, Għajnsielem

You might not be an Instagram influencer - even though Gozo’s a favourite among those - but make sure that you take lots of photos while visiting the island. A summer vacation on the island is about vivid pictures with dazzling blue skies during the day and luminous fireworks at night. The Gozo holiday album can be nothing but a flamboyant and lyrical memory.

DESPITE ITS DIMINUTIVE SIZE, THE MALTESE ARCHIPELAGO IS BURSTING WITH HISTORIC SITES, IDYLLIC SPOTS, FOOD, CULTURE AND TRADITION. THE MALTESE ISLANDS ARE LIKE NOWHERE ELSE. HERE YOU’LL FIND FOSSIL-STUDDED GEO FORMATIONS, PREHISTORIC TEMPLES, INTRIGUING DIVING OPPORTUNITIES, AND A RICHLY WOVEN HISTORY OF REMARKABLE INTENSITY. HERE’S A HANDY GUIDE ON WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR DURING YOUR STAY.