Written by Ben Kesp
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| Gozo |
I welcomed the chance of spending some time in Gozo the neighbouring island to the North of Malta. Gozo is the second largest island of the Maltese archipelago and has a population of just over 31,000 inhabitants, called Gozitans.
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| Gozo country side |
Regular ferry boats travel between Gozo and Malta and it only takes about twenty minutes to complete the journey. As soon as I arrived in Gozo I could instantly feel the difference between the two islands. It oozed with a relaxing and calming energy, revealing a much slower pace of life. It has a less dense population, more scenic rural green landscapes, rugged rock coast lines added with fresher air and it certainly has a charm about it.
Gozo first became inhabited about 5,000 BC and like its neighbouring island of Malta, has a rich history of occupation over the centuries. It contains early prehistoric temples, many churches – 46 in total and the famous Azure window – a natural sea arch that has been used as a film location for many movies like, Clash of the Titans (1981), The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), The Odyssey (1997) and more.
I look forward to returning to the island again to explore some more of its hidden gems. If you want to find out more about this beautiful island check out its website: The Island of Gozo
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| Azure Window |
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