Your Essential Packing Guide To Gozo.
Here’s What To Pack For Your Trip To Gozo
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The sunny and magical island of Gozolies approximately 90 km south of Sicily and 280 km north of Africa. It's the second biggest island in the Maltese islandsarchipelago, Malta being the largest and Comino, the smallest. Its population is just over 34K.
Read our Gozo travel guide below, and you will learn that you have to take a ferry over to Gozo Island from Malta. There are two options to choose from. Check what time you land to work out the best option for your journey.
The Gozo Channel Ferry is a staple of Gozo Island. It’s the original crossing option and is always a joy to use. It carries both foot passengers and vehicles and operates a fantastic service throughout the year and throughout the night. Catch this service at theĊirkewwa Ferry Port, which is just past the town of Mellieha, north of Malta.
Gozo Channel Ferry: Next Ferry | Schedule
Crossing Time: Approximately 25 Minutes
Operates: Daily
You can get a Gozo Fast Ferry from Lascaris Wharf Terminal in the Grand Harbour in Valletta, Malta to Mgarr Harbour Terminal in Gozo.
Gozo High Speed Ferry: Schedule Crossing Time: Approximately: 40 Minutes Operates: Daily. (Weather Dependent. Please check links above.)
This is the ultimate travel guide to Gozo, remember? Well, browsing the pages of Gozo In The House, you will see that Gozo really does have something for everyone all year round, but let’s get specific in terms of when’s best to come. There is a Shoulder, High and Low season determined by the weather. The Shoulder Season is between March and June. The High Season is between July and Septembe,r and the Low Season is from October through to March. All bring their own joy and reasons to visit, but overall, most definitely sunnier temps than most other parts of Europe.
We’ve listed what we believe is good advice for finding out the best time to come to Gozo for you.
Shoulder Season is quite simply a favourite of ours. Think of a chilly but sunny Spring in London, only with consistently perfect blue skies, lush green lands and temperatures on average, reaching up to the mid-20s almost every day. Nice!
Approx Temperature: Low 20° - High 25°
Approx Sea Temp: Low: 17° - High 22°
Atmosphere: Shoulder Season. Starting to get lively, more businesses are opening up for the forthcoming season.
Experience Gozo Like A Local: Explore the island on foot before it gets too hot.
The High Season on Gozo obviously has the majority of visitors throughout this period. They come for the hot weather, the beaches and the azure blue ocean.
Approx Temperature: Low 30° - High 35°
Approx Sea Temp: 26°
Atmosphere: Peak High Season
Experience Gozo Like A Local: Head to the beaches after 7 pm to barbecue and swim like a local.
Think of an extended Summer with temperatures still reaching the mid-20s. The rainy season starts in October, but it never sets in for too long, and the electric storms are really quite something. We think it’s the perfect time to swim, wind and weather permitting (Gozitans may not agree!) We feel like we are getting some special extra sun time, and although the island quietens down and returns to its pre-summer slumber, the essence of Gozo’s charm is most certainly realised.
Approx Temperature: Low 9° - High 25°
Approx Sea Temp: Low: 14° - High 18°
Atmosphere: Slow and steady.
Experience Gozo Like A Local: Extend your summer, enjoy the ocean and transition the seasons like a pro.
All buses lead to Victoria, the capital city. The Malta Public Transport Bus terminal is central to all amenities and there are plenty of choices for food, coffee and snacks while you wait. When searching our Gozo travel guide, we advise checking your onward journey before travelling. Jump to the GOZO section on this timetable for an interactive route map.
| 301 | Rabat (Victoria) – Xewkija – Mgarr/Ferry | |
| 302 | Nadur – Ramla l-Hamra – Xewkija – Rabat (Victoria) – San Lawrenz – Dwejra | |
| 303 | Mgarr – Qala – Nadur – Xewkija – Rabat (Victoria) | |
| 304 | Rabat (Victoria) – Nadur – San Blas | |
| 305 | Sannat – Munxar – Rabat (Victoria) – Gharb – San Lawrenz | |
| 306 | Xlendi – Fontana – Rabat (Victoria) – Marsalforn | |
| 307 | Santa Lucija – Kercem – Rabat(Victoria) – Xaghra | |
| 308 | Rabat (Victoria) – San Lawrenz – Ta’ Pinu | |
| 309 | Rabat (Victoria) – Zebbug | |
| 310 | Rabat (Victoria) – Marsalforn | |
| 311 | Rabat (Victoria) – Dwejra | |
| 312 | Rabat (Victoria) – San Lawrenz | |
| 313 | Rabat (Victoria) – Santa Lucija | |
| 322 | Mgarr – Nadur – Ramla l-Hamra – Xaghra – Marsalforn | |
| 323 | Rabat (Victoria) Circular |
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There are plenty of taxi options in Malta and Gozo, whether it be booking privately online or downloading a handy taxi app. ECabs, Bolt, and MaltaTaxi are a few of our favourites. They are both reliable and fast, and easily managed online or via their Apps.
Gozo may be small, but don’t let its size fool you—it has a magical way of slowing you down and drawing you in. A long weekend of three to four days offers just enough time to soak up the island’s charm, visit key sites like the Ġgantija Temples, the Citadel, and Ramla Bay, and enjoy a taste of the local food and wine. However, for a truly restorative experience, a week or more is ideal. This allows for lazy beach days, scenic hikes along the coastal paths, spontaneous village feasts, and a deeper connection to the peaceful rhythm of Gozitan life. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or a spiritual reset, Gozo rewards those who linger.
Come and explore twenty-six square miles of rustic countryside, traditional villages, winding cobbled streets, knockout coastlines, and some of thecoolest hidden swim spots you can find on one of the top diving destinations in the Mediterranean. Download The Gozo Edit Guide Book and come armed with all the information you need to get the best out of your stay.
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Gozo is the sister island to Malta and forms part of the Maltese Archipelago.