Victoria (Rabat)Story N° 262
Gozo: Slow Island Days
Unwind on Gozo, Malta's serene sister island of salt pans, sea pools and unhurried village calm
The itinerary.
4 days · 11 stops
Thursday
Day One
Cross the channel to Gozo and ease into island time amid the lanes of the Citadel above Victoria.
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Cittadella, Victoria
Gozo's fortified hilltop citadel with restored ramparts offering a 360-degree panorama of the whole island.
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It-Tokk Market & St George's Square
The gentle heart of Victoria, with a morning market square and Baroque basilica to wander at a slow pace.
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Ta' Rikardu
A tiny Citadel eatery serving its own Gozitan cheese (gbejna), tomatoes, olives and wine on a sun-warmed terrace.
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Hotel
Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz booking.com
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Getting around
- Ferry from Cirkewwa, Malta to Mgarr, Gozo (about 25 minutes), then taxi to San Lawrenz
Friday
Day Two
A wellness day of sea pools, salt pans and spa, the essence of Gozo's unhurried calm.
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Xwejni Salt Pans
A chequerboard of ancient salt pans carved into the coastal rock near Marsalforn, still harvested by hand each summer.
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Wied il-Ghasri
A narrow, sheltered sea inlet between high cliffs, a tranquil spot for a calm swim away from the crowds.
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Kempinski Spa Ayurveda
An award-winning Ayurvedic spa set among gardens, for a slow afternoon of treatments and stillness.
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Hotel
Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz booking.com
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Getting around
- Hire bikes or take a taxi along Gozo's quiet northern coast road
Saturday
Day Three
Sunset over Dwejra's Inland Sea, a serene amphitheatre of cliff and water on Gozo's west coast.
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Dwejra Inland Sea
A still lagoon linked to the open sea by a natural tunnel through the cliff, where fishermen ferry visitors out by boat.
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Fungus Rock & Dwejra Bay
A dramatic flat-topped sea stack guarding the bay, glowing gold at sunset over the calm western shore.
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Ta' Mena Estate
A family wine estate near Xaghra for a relaxed tasting of Gozitan wines, olive oil and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Hotel
Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz booking.com
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Getting around
- Short taxi from San Lawrenz to Dwejra, about 10 minutes
Sunday
Day Four
A peaceful last morning by the sea before the ferry back.
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Ramla Bay
Gozo's golden-red sand beach backed by the legendary cave of Calypso, a calm and beautiful place for a final swim.
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Ggantija Temples, Xaghra
UNESCO Neolithic temples older than Stonehenge, a quiet and contemplative final stop.
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Hotel
Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz booking.com
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Getting around
- Taxi to Mgarr harbour and ferry back to Malta for departure
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Gozo: Slow Island Days?
4 days. The itinerary runs from Thursday to Sunday and covers 11 curated stops across 4 days.
How much does Gozo: Slow Island Days cost?
Premium — €300–600 per day per person, premium lodging included.
Where do you stay during Gozo: Slow Island Days?
Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Gozo: Slow Island Days itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 11 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Victoria (Rabat).
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