Malta > Gozo > Gozo island
Gozo island
N 36°2.585', E 14°14.468'
2015-04-11
http://www.islandofgozo.org
Our rating: 7.20
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Attention! Unfortunately, on March 13, 2017, the main natural attraction of the island of Gozo - the Azure Window - collapsed . At the moment it is completely destroyed. Gozo is the second largest island of the Maltese archipelago and the major tourist destination after Valletta. Despite the fact that main island has almost the same attractions, the romance of travel by ferry to another island attracts thousands of tourists every day. Most of them come with organized groups and continue on buses after the ferry. If you are traveling alone on public transport be sure to stand closer to the exit from the ferry to get to the bus, as there will be a lot of other people looking for the same bus. You can take your car on the ferry. The ticket is bought only on the way back from Gozo, travel time approximately 25 minutes. We had the following plan to visit Gozo. By bus 301 from the ferry (Vapur) we went to the island's capital Victoria. Daily bus ticket on Gozo costs 1.5 euro (2015). Across the street from the bus station we rented bikes in Victoria Garage (www.victoriagaragegozo.com ).
Victoria Garage ©Yuriy Buriak
On the bikes we went to Dwejra, the most popular place in Gozo. It's quite simple to get there as you have to go along one road all the way. Of course take some map with you. There is a pavement, built by the European Union, so the ride is quite comfortable. Consider that such route is not possible in summer as the sun is too hot. Dwejra can also be reached by bus 311 from Victoria. Along the way we watched beautiful landscapes.
Gozo island ©Yuriy Buriak
Also we stopped to see Ta'Pinu Church (map ), it is very picturesque, so do not miss.
Ta' Pinu ©Yuriy Buriak
Ta' Pinu ©Yuriy Buriak
After San Lowrenz there will be a descent to the sea, with a length of approximately 500 meters. We went down by bikes. But you can leave the bikes at the top and use the bus 311 to reach them. Downstairs is the main tourist attraction - Azure Window.
Azure window ©Yuriy Buriak
Fans of the series Game of Thrones immediately recognize this place
Game of Thrones, the island of Gozo ©alp-travel.eklablog.com
In addition there is another very interesting place - an inland sea. This is a lake or a bay, which is fenced off from the sea by high cliffs, but, nevertheless, there is a tunnel in the rock that connects the reservoir to the sea.
©Yuriy Buriak
©Yuriy Buriak
©Yuriy Buriak
From the bay you can take a boat trip (20 minutes, 4 euros), see the Azure Window from the sea and visit some caves.
Azure window ©Yuriy Buriak
View from the grotto ©Yuriy Buriak
Face ©Yuriy Buriak
Also pay attention to other attractions on the Gozo island: - The citadel in Victoria with the Cathedral of Santa Maria. - Ggantija (wiki ) - megalithic temple built in 3600 BC. In contrast to the similar temples on the main island, it is not covered with a roof and therefore more interesting.
Gozo island map ©reefersandwreckers.com
Malta. Scheme of buses ©@
Getting to Gozo: From Valletta to Cirkewwa take a bus 41 or 42 (schedule ). Here is the schedule of the ferry between the islands. Bus schedule on the island of Gozo is here .
Tags, Malta: bike , church , island , natural wonder Tags, all countries: bike , church , island , natural wonder
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Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Our rating - 7.20
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Visitor's rating - 0.00
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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