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Malta Gozo
If doing nothing is your holiday mantra, come and get away in the slow lane in gorgeous Gozo.
Marooned between Tunisia and Sicily, Gozo is one of those places most people have vaguely heard of, but dont know much about. But now its being thrust into the limelight, and no wonder.This island has a remoteness thats liberating.The golden silence is an antidote to everyday life. Despite its tortoise-like pace, youll find plenty to keep you on your toes here. Often called an open-air museum, youll find oodles of ancient sights to Indiana Jones your way through. Dont miss the Ggantija. Dating back to 3,600 BC, theyre the oldest freestanding temples in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Sight.Then theres the scenery.Writer Edward Lear was so
impressed he had to make up words like pomskizillious to describe it. And last but by no means least, theres the jaw-dropping coast.These waters are renowned for their diving, but if you want to stay dry, simply shake your towel out on one of the beaches. From angel-white shores to glittering pebble coves and terracotta-red sands, youre spoilt for choice. Gozos also famous for its crafts, so make sure you stock up on lace, glass and silver filigree jewellery. And wherever you are, make a beeline for the enticing eateries where you can feast on delicious island specialities. One things for sure - Gozo is set to become the small island with the big fan base.
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At a glance
Explore& Ggantija in Gozo, dating back to 3600 BC theyre the oldest freestanding temples in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site Discover& Gozos jaw-dropping beaches such as Dahlet Qorrots white shores, pebble coves like Hondoq ir-Rummien and terracotta-red sands like Ramla il-Hamra Shop& for handicrafts such as handmade lace, blown glass and silver filigree jewellery Taste& the culinary delights of Gozo at an al fresco restaurant with specialities like pastizzi, savoury cheese pastries, and fenek rabbit stewed in wine Stroll& around Maltas colourful Marsaxlokk fish market where you can see weird and wonderful varieties such as dolphin fish and the Maltese favourite,lampuki Festivals& Mediterranea in Gozo, held in November, showcases the artistic and cultural heritage of the island with traditional music, opera and folklore " Cittadella in Gozo spread across a week in October, with historic shows, classical concerts and folk dancing " Malta Arts Festival running from late July to mid August, featuring plays, art exhibitions and music " Malta Jazz Festival on the third weekend of July, held in the seaside city of Valletta
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Climate
Average daily maximum temperature (ºC) Jun 27 Jul 30 Aug 31 Sept 27 Oct 24
Malta - Gozo Apr May 20 24
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