GOZO - The idyllic island in the Mediterranean



'It was indeed a spot where even immortal visitors must pause to gaze in wonder and delight'
The Odyssey, by Homer

Gozo lies just 5km off the northern coast of Malta. However, it is noticeably more peaceful and rural, the pace of life is slower, the land is greener and the coast quieter. Unlike Malta, Gozo has not made a living from trade, but for centuries the Islands main activity was farming and to a lesser extent fishing. This is why villages are tightly packed on hilltops to leave the slopes and valleys for intensive farming.

The Island is roughly circular in shape, 14km by 7km in area. Gozo's population of approximately 29,000 is not so much in evidence, except in the bustling little square in what makes for the main town Victoria. The sleepy peace of the Island is the right kind of medicine for those who have been deprived of tranquility. It is not for those who favour big cities, bright lights and traffic. On the contrary it is for those who love taking leisurely walks in quiet village streets, over green hills and through picturesque valleys, diving in crystal-clear waters, swimming in blue lagoons or simply enjoying the tranquil magic of the Island. Gozo is peaceful but not isolated. The island is well served with a variety of restaurants, where the eating is good, cafes, bars, night clubs and for those who love folklore, Gozo is a hive of activity.

Getting round Gozo presents no difficulty. All roads radiate from the capital Victioria, whose beautiful Citadel sits on a hill at the Island's centre. Gozo was first described by Homer in the Odyssey as the island “ where even an immortal would pause to gaze in wonder and delight”. Gozo has several historical and UNESCO heritage sites: the historical Citadel in the Capital Victoria with its 360 degree view of Gozo; the Ggantija temples dating back to 5600 B.C. Xlendi by day and night is magical and the Azure window and the Fungus Rock in Dwejra Bay are unique. Gozo enjoys warm summers and mild winters with little rainfall. It is an island that has stopped in time, historically rich, enjoys traditions, folklore & festas, and has a natural Mediterranean charm.

The beautiful sandy beach of Ramla, the secluded sandy beach of San Blas , Ghajn Barrani, Dahlet Qorrot, Hondoq Rummien, Mgarr Xini, Xlendi, Dwejra, Wied Ghasri, Xwejni, Qbajjar and the fantastic Blue Lagoon in the Island of Comino are only some of the beaches to be found. All water sports are available including snorkelling & diving. There are fantastic arches, tunnels, wrecks, caves and lagoons to explore and the underwater landscape is as varied as the coastal scenery. The author Edward Lear wrote that “no words may truly describe Gozo’s coastal magnificence”. This is owed to the magnificence of Gozo’s waters, cliffs, coves, gullies and beaches which are beautiful all year round.

Property in Gozo is very much in demand by both the Maltese and overseas clients, who own a second home on the island. Propertyline`s centrally located office in Gozo provides a wide choice of property such as, typical Farm Houses, Houses of Character, Apartments and Villas for sale or rental.

Propertyline provides a pick up service whereby any client interested to view property in Gozo, may meet our Gozitian property consultants at Xewkija Heliport or at the Mgarr Harbour, without having to transport their car to Gozo.

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