Gozo: events and things to do

Private fishing trip around Gozo and Comino, Għajnsielem

A private trip with Barbarossa Excursions, at least 4 hours coastal or 5 hours deep sea, with swim stops. Tackle, bait, ice and a skipper included, and the catch can be cooked on board. Leaves from Mġarr in Gozo, or Marfa and Ċirkewwa in Malta. Lampuki run from September to November. Ask for the price.

Private skippered boat and snorkel tour from Mġarr, Għajnsielem

A private 3 hour boat trip with Kayak Gozo for up to 5, 280 euro for the boat, snorkel sets included. Leaves Mġarr Marina at 10:00 or 14:00.

Self drive boat from Marsalforn to Comino, Marsalforn

Hire a 5 to 7 seat boat from Marsalforn Watersports and drive yourself around Gozo and over to the Blue Lagoon. Most boats need no licence. Message on WhatsApp for the price.

Self drive boat from Xlendi, Xlendi

Rent a boat in Xlendi and explore Gozo's coast and Comino at your own pace. From 120 euro for 3 hours, boats for 5 to 12 people, most need no licence. Fuel for over 8 hours and life jackets on board, snorkel masks on request. Weather permitting.

Round Comino boat trip from Mġarr, Gozo, Għajnsielem

Four hours round Comino with Xlendi Pleasure Cruises, about an hour at the Blue Lagoon and 45 minutes at the Crystal Lagoon, plus the caves. Adults 40 euro, children 25. Leaves Mġarr harbour, Gozo. No changes or refunds within 24 hours.

Sunset boat trip to the Blue Lagoon from Gozo, Għajnsielem

Three hours from Mġarr, Gozo: the Crystal Lagoon, the caves and 1.5 hours at the Blue Lagoon as the sun goes down. Adults 35 euro, children 20.

Private boat from Mġarr for 2 to 7 hours, Għajnsielem

Yippee's captain takes your group round Gozo's bays and over to the Blue Lagoon, with swim stops. From 200 euro for the boat for 2 hours, fuel and VAT included, up to 7 hours. Leaves Mġarr Harbour.

Full day private boat from Marsalforn, Marsalforn

A full day round Gozo on the MIDAS 2 with 2 hours swimming at the Blue Lagoon. Three boats for different group sizes, and pick up from Sliema and St Julian's on request. Book on WhatsApp at least 2 days ahead.

Luzzu trip round Gozo and Comino from Xlendi, Xlendi

Six hours on Captain Teddy's traditional luzzu with swim stops and lunch on board, 45 euro, cash at the end. Drinks on sale or bring your own. Meet at the pier by Churchill Restaurant in Xlendi. Call to book. Groups can charter the boat.

Private boat charter from Mġarr or Ċirkewwa, Għajnsielem

Ta' Miema, a family firm, charters boats for 5 to 30 with a skipper and fuel. Half day 3 to 4 hours, full day 6 to 8, or sunrise and sunset trips round Comino and Gozo. Snorkel masks, cooler box and ice provided, bring your own food. Ask for a quote.

Fishing trip from Mġarr or Ċirkewwa, Għajnsielem

A fishing trip with a Ta' Miema skipper, boarding at Mġarr Harbour in Gozo or Ċirkewwa Jetty. Ask for a quote.

Wine tasting at Tal-Massar, Għarb, Għarb

A family winery in the Gozo countryside where the winemaker pours three wines and a dessert wine with cheese, salami and Gozitan bread. About two hours, €60 a head. Book ahead.

Live music and rooftop drinks at BLOCK, Xlendi, Xlendi

Two bars in Xlendi, FRONT and the ABOVE rooftop, with live music, DJs, dining and views. Recurring nights have included Monday Music and Italian Nights. The events page lists the week.

Dwejra and the Inland Sea, San Lawrenz

The Azure Window fell in 2017 but Dwejra still has the Inland Sea, Fungus Rock and wild rock pools. Take the fishermen's boat through the tunnel for a few euro.

Wied il-Għasri gorge swim, Għasri

A narrow gorge that ends in a slip of pebble beach between high cliffs. Steps cut into the rock. Superb for snorkelling on a calm day and rarely busy.

Walk the Xwejni salt pans, Żebbuġ

A chequerboard of 350 year old salt pans along the coast past Marsalforn, still harvested in summer. Great for photos at low light. A small hut sells the salt.

Find the Wied il-Mielaħ window, Għarb

Gozo's other natural arch, at the end of a valley below Għarb. Far fewer visitors than Dwejra ever had and a good spot for a sea swim off the rocks.

Tal-Mixta Cave over Ramla Bay, Nadur

A cave mouth on the Nadur side that frames Ramla's red sand like a postcard. Drive or hike up from the bay. Go early for the light and no crowds.

Stargazing at Dwejra, San Lawrenz

Dwejra on Gozo's west coast is a protected dark sky area and one of the few places in Malta where the Milky Way shows. Bring a blanket and pick a night with no moon.

Segway the Gozo coast, Nadur

Guided Segway rides along Gozo's east coast from Nadur or Qala, past the old bakery, Ħondoq and the Mixta cave. Two hours, no experience needed.

Guided quad tour of Gozo, Xewkija

Four hours with a local guide and up to 7 quads, past the Citadella, Ramla Bay, the salt pans and Dwejra. 99 euro a quad, 95 off season, no deposit. Meet at the Xewkija garage at 14:15.

Private quad tour of Gozo, Żebbuġ

Go Gozo Tours takes only your group, even just two of you, for 4 hours on quads. Fuel, helmet and insurance included, drivers 21 and over with a car licence. Sunset tours run April to October. Ask for the price.

Quad day in Gozo with a boat back past Comino, Għajnsielem

About 7 hours on a self drive quad from Mġarr Harbour to Ta' Ċenċ, Xlendi, Dwejra, Ta' Pinu and the Xwejni salt pans, with a picnic. From 97.50 euro, 115 for a solo driver. Pick up in Malta or Gozo, back to Malta by boat via the Blue Lagoon. Drivers 21 and over.

Gozo Half Marathon in April, Victoria

Il-Ġirja t'Għawdex runs across Gozo's villages and hills to Victoria on the last Sunday of April, with a 10k and fun run too. Make a weekend of it on the island.

XTERRA Gozo trail run weekend, Nadur

The XTERRA trail run world championship comes to Gozo each May with 21k and 42k routes along the cliffs and valleys. Tough, scenic and very social.

Cycle Gozo's quiet lanes, Victoria

Gozo is small enough to circle in a day on a hire bike from Mġarr or Victoria. Empty lanes between villages, salt pans, Dwejra and a Ramla Bay swim. Hilly but short.

Coasteering on Gozo's cliffs, Xlendi

Scramble, swim and jump your way along the coast near Xlendi or Dwejra with a guide and helmet. Gozo Adventures runs half days. No experience needed, some nerve helps.

Dive the Blue Hole at Dwejra, San Lawrenz

A vertical shaft in the rock at Dwejra that opens through an archway into open sea, with the rubble of the Azure Window now a dive site. Iconic, and often rated Europe's best.

Inland Sea tunnel dive, Gozo, San Lawrenz

Swim the 80 metre tunnel from the Inland Sea lagoon out into deep blue open water with a wall dropping to 60 metres. Snorkellers can do the surface version.

Kayak from Gozo to Comino's caves, Qala

A guided half day from Ħondoq Bay in Qala, about 3 hours with a swim break, over to Comino when the sea allows. 10:00 or 14:30, 60 euro a person with kayak, life vest and dry bag. March to October, age 10 and over.

Try diving with Scuba Kings, Marsalforn, Marsalforn

A seafront dive centre in Marsalforn, a BSAC and PADI training centre. Try Dive from 50 euro, PADI Open Water course from 419 euro. About 4 customers per guide, and no more than 2 per staff member on first dives. A deposit confirms the booking.

Guided dive day in Gozo with Scuba Kings, Marsalforn

For certified divers. Meet at 9am in Marsalforn, two dives, back before 3pm. Guided dives from 340 euro for a 10 dive pack, or unguided shore diving with tank rental. Dive holidays from 295 euro for 7 nights and 8 dives. No refunds within 48 hours of a dive.

Guided kayak from Ħondoq to Comino, Qala

A half day guided paddle from Ħondoq ir-Rummien to Comino with Kayak Gozo, about 3 hours. 60 euro a person, 10am or 2:30pm, March to October, not on Sundays. Moderate fitness, age 10 and over.

Try scuba diving with Blue Hole Diving, Marsalforn, Marsalforn

An SSI Basic Diver session in Marsalforn, about 4 hours with an instructor, 120 euro. Age 10 and over. Open daily 9:00 to 17:00. Book by phone, email or WhatsApp.

SSI Open Water course in Gozo, Marsalforn

Four days with Blue Hole Diving in Marsalforn to qualify to 18 metres, 500 euro. Theory, shallow water practice and open water dives. Age 10 and over.

Jet ski in Marsalforn Bay, Marsalforn

Jet ski hire from 40 euro for 15 minutes alone, or 80 euro for 30 minutes with two on board. Fuel, life jackets and a phone pouch included. Bring ID and be able to swim.

Kayak or paddleboard in Marsalforn Bay, Marsalforn

Paddleboards 15 euro an hour, double kayaks 20 euro an hour, single canoes 8 euro and pedal boats for 4 at 20 euro. Life jackets included. Kayak tours on request.

Guided snorkel tour in a Gozo bay, Għajnsielem

Two hours with a local guide in a sheltered Gozo or Comino bay picked for the day's sea. Beginners welcome, with an intro to freediving. Mask, fins and underwater photos included. Pick up from Mġarr Harbour is 5 euro extra.

Freedive Gozo's wrecks and caves, San Lawrenz

A guided freediving trip to a Gozo wreck or cave with Apnea Total, 80 euro. A boat trip is 100 euro and a training session 50.

Full day kayak in Gozo for a group of 10 or more, Qala

Sea Kayak Malta's easy going day for groups of at least 10: about 3.5 hours of paddling in a 6 hour day from 10:30, with swim stops and a packed lunch. Age 10 and over. Book ahead and ask for the price.

Explore the Ċittadella, Victoria, Victoria

Gozo's fortified hilltop citadel with 360 degree views of the island, a cathedral, several small museums and a visitor centre in an old cistern. Free to walk the walls.

Ġgantija, the giants' temples, Xagħra

The oldest free standing monuments on Earth, older than the pyramids, with walls of six metre blocks. Interpretation centre first, then the temples and Ta' Kola windmill.

Ta' Pinu basilica and the votive room, Għarb

A lone basilica in the fields near Għarb where a peasant heard a voice in 1883. The room of crutches and votive offerings is the moving part. Free, sunset light is superb.

Il-Ħaġar museum, Heart of Gozo, Victoria

A modern volunteer run museum beside St George's Basilica with church treasures, a rooftop and a busy programme of exhibitions and concerts. Free entry, open daily.

Xerri's Grotto under a Xagħra house, Xagħra

A stalactite cave discovered when a family dug a well in 1923, still entered through their house. Ten minutes, 2.50 euro. Ninu's Cave down the road is similar.

Climb the Xewkija Rotunda, Xewkija

Gozo's biggest dome, with a lift to a terrace that looks over the whole island. A few euro donation. Combine with Lord Chambray brewery next door in Xewkija.

Opera night at Teatru Astra or Aurora, Victoria

Victoria's two rival band club theatres each stage a full scale opera every autumn with the Malta Philharmonic. Traviata at the Aurora, Butterfly at the Astra in 2026.

Live band nights in Marsalforn, Marsalforn

Marsalforn's seafront bars host cover bands and local acts through summer, with the bay right in front. Cheap drinks, holiday crowd, walk back along the coast.

Victoria International Arts Festival, Gozo, Victoria

Five weeks of free orchestral, choral and chamber concerts across Victoria each June and July. Dates each year on the official site.

Weekend in a Gozo farmhouse, Għarb

Rent a converted stone farmhouse with a pool in Għarb or Xagħra. Slow days, Ta' Frenc dinner, Ramla swims.

Lazy coffee on Marsalforn's seafront, Marsalforn

Gozo's holiday village has a string of cafes along the bay with tables on the water. A slow breakfast, then walk to the salt pans.

A film at Citadel Cinema, Victoria, Victoria

Gozo's main cinema, two screens in an old townhouse on Castle Hill, a few steps from It-Tokk. New British and American releases, two films a night at 8:30pm, a bar and lounge downstairs, and a lift for step-free access.

Spa day at the Kempinski, San Lawrenz, San Lawrenz

Day passes from about 25 euro give you the heated indoor pool, hammam, sauna and gym at Gozo's grandest hotel, with treatments extra. Book ahead, limited places.

Lace and crafts at Ta' Dbieġi, Gozo, Għarb

Gozo's crafts village near Għarb has lace makers, glass blowers and potters working in the open. Watch, buy, or ask about short workshops. Free to visit.

Watch glassblowing at Gozo Glass, Għarb

A family glass studio in Ta' Dbieġi crafts village near Għarb. Watch the glassblowers at the furnace, then browse the shop. Free, closed on Sundays.

Nadur's spontaneous carnival, Nadur

Gozo's anarchic night carnival in Nadur: grotesque home made costumes, satire and street parties for a week in February. Stay on Gozo, the last ferry is early.

Bethlehem f'Għajnsielem live nativity, Għajnsielem

A whole village recreated as Bethlehem on Gozo with 150 actors, animals, bakers and an inn, walkable from the Mġarr ferry. Selected dates mid December to early January.

Festival Mediterranea in Gozo, Victoria

Gozo's autumn culture festival around the Astra opera: concerts, talks, walks and food events across Victoria for a few weeks in October and November.

Victoria market and It-Tokk square, Victoria

Gozo's daily morning market in Independence Square sells local produce, cheese and lace, with the covered fish and produce market behind. Best before noon.

Countryside horse ride at Gozo Stables, Qala, Qala

A family stable in Qala that takes beginners and riders out on guided rides through Gozo's eastern countryside. Book ahead.

Meet the rescue horses at Dreams of Horses, Xagħra, Xagħra

A rescue and therapy farm in Ramla Valley with horses and other rescued animals. Open Friday to Sunday, 3pm to 5pm from November to March and 5pm to 7pm from April to October. Entry 5 euro, under 4s free.