From the fortified walls of the Cittadella, the view stretches across Gozo’s hills, valleys, villages and churches to the sea and Malta. The island also offers Neolithic finds, historic windmills and walking trails with very different destinations. This gives you several starting points for planning your trip: history and museums, coast and countryside, or a route to a particular place.

The Gozo Channel ferry runs between Ċirkewwa in Malta and Mġarr in Gozo. It operates year-round, around the clock, provided weather and operating conditions are favourable. Timetables and operating conditions may change; check the operator’s latest information before travelling.

Cittadella and Gozo’s History

The fortified walls of the Cittadella offer a 360-degree panorama across the island and the sea to Malta. The site’s construction history can also be seen on site: the southern flank was rebuilt under the Knights Hospitaller between 1599 and 1603. At the Cittadella Visitors’ Centre, the site’s history is presented through interactive touchscreens, printed panels and a video in a surround theatre; information is available in eight languages. A ticket to the Centre also entitles visitors to enter the Nature Museum, the Old Prisons and the Gran Castello Historic House within the Cittadella. Ticket inclusions may change.

The Gozo Museum of Archaeology presents Gozo’s cultural history from prehistory to the early modern period. Its permanent exhibition is divided into prehistory, the classical period, and the Middle Ages and early modern period. Il-Ħaġar combines a permanent exhibition with spaces for temporary exhibitions and a rooftop terrace overlooking Victoria’s skyline and Gozo’s countryside. Its programme includes exhibitions, public lectures and educational activities, including the annual Joseph Vella Memorial Lecture. Visitor arrangements may change; check the latest information before your visit.

Archaeology, Crafts and Pilgrimage Sites

The Ġgantija Archaeological Park Interpretation Centre explores life on Gozo in the Neolithic period and significant Neolithic artefacts discovered on the island. The Ta’ Kola Windmill offers a different perspective on the island’s history: it is one of the few surviving windmills in the Maltese Islands dating from the time of the Knights Hospitaller. Its wooden milling mechanism retains the original round millstones. On Ta’ Għammar Hill, 14 white Carrara marble statues depict the Stations of the Cross; the site is used for pilgrimage and reflection.

Those interested in traditional crafts can find workshops at Ta’ Dbieġi Crafts Village in Għarb producing handmade ceramics, mouth-blown glass, leather goods, traditional baked goods, Gozo lace and silver filigree. The offerings of individual workshops may change. Together with the museums and historic sites, these crafts broaden the picture beyond architectural history to the island’s artistic and practical traditions.

Compare Walking Trails by Destination

Gozo has nine planned walking trails listed for different difficulty levels, taking in the villages and coastline. The routes can be distinguished by their starting and finishing points and destinations. The Dwejra Walk starts and ends in Victoria and leads to Dwejra Heritage Park. The Saltpans Walk is also a circular route starting and finishing in Victoria; it leads to the old salt pans.

The Ta’ Ġurdan Walk starts and ends at Għarb village square and leads to Ta’ Ġurdan Lighthouse and Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary. The Xlendi Walk runs from L-Imġarr Harbour to Ix-Xlendi Bay, via Mġarr ix-Xini Bay and along the cliffs of Ta’ Ċenċ and Sanap. Route descriptions may be updated; check the information for each trail before planning.

Coastal Landscapes and Seasonal Themes

At Dwejra, the coastal rock formations resemble mosaics made of thousands of marine fossils. The Inland Sea is connected to the open sea by a 100-metre-long tunnel used by small boats. The Blue Hole in Dwejra is an internationally recognised diving site. These three features reveal different aspects of the same coastal landscape: geological formations, a connection to the sea and a place to dive.

Ramla Bay is a Natura 2000 protected area with a rare sand dune habitat, and is suitable for swimming and snorkelling. At Xwejni Bay, salt harvesting typically takes place in summer, from mid-May to September; exact harvest dates may vary depending on conditions. It is a seasonal tradition, not a formally designated visitor activity. Wine is another possible island theme: on guided tours and tastings, visitors learn about wine from Gozo and traditional production techniques passed down through generations. Participating producers may change.

Discover more destinations: Marsaxlokk, St. Julians, Għasri, Mosta, Hal Kirkop, Victoria, Mdina, Rabat.

For the broader travel overview: Malta.