Walking Holiday in Malta - Gozo

Gozo is the second largest of the Maltese Archipelago and means Joy in Castilian. Measuring only 14km by 7km its magical atmosphere enraptures thousands of visitors. This beautiful island is steeped in history as Phoenicians, Arabs, Normans, Spanish, French and British have occupied the island all leaving their cultural mark for the future visitor to discover. There pervades a sleepy pace and rustic charm contrasting with its much busier, and larger neighbour, the island of Malta. The Gozitans are all very friendly and especially welcoming to English speaking visitors and English is widely spoken.

Walking in Gozo, the walker is never far away from Gozo’s spectacular, amazing coastline with its towering cliffs falling in sheer drops to the clear waters, tiny creeks coves and hidden beaches of red sand. Walk through quiet village streets over green hills and through picturesque valleys and finish the day with a dip in crystal clear waters in a quiet blue cove or lagoon.

There are no challenging walks on this island the highest point is only 190 metres but there is plenty for a keen walker to discover. The paths are easy to navigate but way marking is sporadic.  Our walking notes will ensure you do not take a wrong turn.

Self Guided

We offer a choice of walks of an easy to moderate category. Most walks require a bus ride to get you to the start of the walk and back to base at the end. A ferry is required for one walk when you visit the island of Comino. 

Walks take you along cliff tops down to the coast exploring the fascinating salt pans, through fertile valleys to explore the ancient hill top villages and their dominating churches.

Guided

Our guides have walked almost every path on the island and will take you on walks showing you the very best that Gozo has to offer giving an informative explanation of the island's rich history. 

We provide four guided walks reaching all parts of the island. You will either start from the hotel or the guide may transport you to the start and finish of the walk or you may use local transport payable locally, depending on the walk. The walks will be easy to moderate in nature and will take you along the coastline as well as exploring the villages, castles and churches inland. If you are visiting in the summer months, the walks will start in the late afternoon and continue through the cooler evening, returning in time for dinner. 

Walk Grading 

Guided - Easy & Moderate

Self-Guided - Easy

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Gozo – The Nature Island

Included			Not Included
ü	7 night’s accommodation		û	Lunches & drinks with meals
ü	7 breakfasts		û	Travel Insurance (required)
ü	7 dinners                      (Except Duke Boutique Hotel)
ü	Transfers between Malta airport & hotel including ferry between Malta & Gozo
ü	Route notes & walking map
Optional Extras
Ø	Guided walking includes transport to/from nearby collection point/hotel
Ø	‘With flights’ includes typical flight prices between London and Malta. Flights from many local airports are also available (exact prices for your dates are available on request)

All prices valid for 2022 - Prices are per person in GBP / UK £ 

Hotel San Andrea 3*  

Dates	With Flights	Without Flights	Extra Night	Single Supplement*	Guided Walking pp
01 Nov - 17 Dec	734	594	38	11	130
18 Dec – 03 Jan	784	644	48	16	130
04 Jan – 04 Feb	734	594	38	11	130
05 Feb – 11 Jun	784	644	48	16	130
12 Jun – 01 Jul	819	679	56	20	130
02 Jul – 09 Sep	864	724	64	24	130
10 Sep – 30 Sep	819	679	56	20	130

Room supplements per person per night:

 -  Sea view room £11 (01/11-11/06 & Oct), £17 (12 Jun – 30 Sept)

Supplements may apply for Easter, Christmas and New Year POA  

Duke Boutique Hotel 4*

Dates	With Flights	Without Flights	Extra Night	Single Supplement*	Guided Walking pp
01 Nov – 13 Mar	649	509	45	18	130
14 Mar – 23 Jun	689	549	53	21	130
24 Jun – 30 Sep	719	579	56	23	130
01 Oct – 27 Oct	689	549	53	21	130

Supplements may apply for Easter, Christmas and New Year POA

Room supplements per person per night:

Double/Twin Garden View Room (01/11 - 17/03)	£14
Double/Twin Garden View Room (18/03/ - 23/06 & 01/10 - 31/10)	£22
Double/Twin Garden View Room (24/06 - 30/09)	£23

Hotel Ta Cenc 5*

Dates	With Flights	Without Flights	Extra Night	Single Supplement*	Guided Walking pp
01 Nov – 16 Dec	929	789	101	41	130
21 Dec – 03 Jan	1069	929	128	50	130
08 Feb – 23 Mar	929	789	101	41	130
28 Mar – 30 Apr	1069	929	126	39	130
01 May – 10 Jul	1089	949	128	50	130
11 Jul – 30 Sep	1129	989	136	55	130
01 Oct – 27 Oct	1089	949	128	50	130

Supplements may apply for Easter, Christmas and New Year POA

Room supplements per person per night:

Suite (01/05/22 - 10/07/22 & 01/10/22 - 31/10/22)	£38
Suite (11/07/22 - 30/09/22)	£44
Trullo/Junior Suite (01/05/22 - 10/07/22 & 01/10/22 - 31/10/22)	£42
Trullo/Junior Suite (11/07/22 - 30/09/22)	£45

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This map is for illustration purposes only and we cannot be held responsible for its accuracy.

Hotel San Andrea - 3 Star

The Duke Boutique Hotel - 4 Star

Hotel Ta'Cenc - 5 Star

Availability Information

The climate is typically Mediterranean. Mild winters and hot summers. You can walk year round on Gozo however June to August can be very hot. There is little rainfall on the island, what there is falls mostly from September to March. The best time is March to May, with flowers at their best, and also October to November.

Please note our best to go information is generally referring to the walking which may fall in the early or late season in some places. This may mean that not all tourist facilities will be open at the time you visit.

When to book your walking holiday in Malta - Gozo - Walking on Gozo - Calypso's Isle

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