{"id":6022,"date":"2021-10-11T12:46:12","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T10:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelseefeel.com\/?p=6022"},"modified":"2025-12-04T20:48:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T18:48:58","slug":"24-ores-sto-nisi-gkozo-tis-maltas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelseefeel.com\/en\/24-ores-sto-nisi-gkozo-tis-maltas\/","title":{"rendered":"24 hours on the island of Gozo, Malta"},"content":{"rendered":"

And since we talked to you about Malta in the article this one<\/a>, it's time to describe our visit to Gozo, the second largest and most populous island of the Maltese archipelago. It has its own special charm and is characterized by the "relaxed" life of the locals and the very interesting (geologically) landscape. Many believe that Gozo was the ancient Ogygia, the island where the nymph Calypso held Odysseus captive before his return to Ithaca.<\/p>\n

Ideally an overnight stay here <\/a>would be the best option to see the island without the pressure of time. However, if this is not possible, even a full-day excursion is necessary to get to know the sights of this tiny but beautiful island firsthand!<\/p>\n

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There are 2 ways to get to Gozo. If you are staying in Valletta, you can take the flying dolphin from the Lascaris stop and within 45 minutes you will be in Gozo. If you have a car, you will drive to the northern part and the Cirkewwa area from where the ferry boats depart and within 20 minutes they reach their destination. In this case, you join the queue of cars and you do not pay a ticket upon departure but on the way back at the toll station you will encounter.<\/p>\n

What to see on the island<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Mixed Cave<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is a large cave overlooking the beautiful Ramla bay, which has become an Instagram hot spot! Artifacts from the Bronze Age have been found in the cave, while the name mixta comes from \u201cmxett\u201d which means \u201cto hibernate\u201d. Many confuse it with the Calypso cave, which is closed to the public due to its dangerous nature.<\/p>\n

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Ramla <\/strong>bay<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is the best beach in Gozo and the most beautiful (although you can also see this<\/a>). The famous red sand makes it popular with residents and tourists, who flock to it during the summer months. Some parts of the beach have small rocks in the water, so ask the lifeguards where they are located to avoid them.<\/p>\n

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Qbajjar Salt Pans<\/strong><\/p>\n

These salt pans, which are around 350 years old and stretch for 3km along the northern coast, are nothing short of impressive. They are part of the Gozitan tradition of sea salt production, passed down from generation to generation. During the summer months, when the sea is calmer, the locals collect the salt, which is stored and processed in caves carved into the coastal cliffs.<\/p>\n\r\n