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Trip	Walking on Gozo - Calypso's Isle by Exodus Travels 5 \| Excellent 17209 Reviews Trip Details Save Trip Reserve	Malta: Seashells Resort Long Stay by Goway Travel 5 \| Excellent 4605 Reviews Trip Details Save Trip See Offer

Duration	8 days	22 days
Price From	$ 1,895	Check price
Price Per Day	$ 237	Check price
Highlights	Unspoilt Mediterranean island, temperate year round climate, perfect for exploring on foot Secluded 5 star hotel: private rocky cove, swimming pools, tranquil gardens Magnificent coastal paths, breathtaking views, colourful fishing villages Exotic Mediterranean flora: lemons, figs, peaches, poppies	N/A
Trip Style	Self-guided tour	Self-guided tour
Lodging Level	Standard	Standard
Physical Level	3- Moderate	2- Easy
Travel Themes	Hiking & Walking	Cultural Nature & Wildlife
Countries Visited	Malta	Malta
Cities and Attractions	Gozo	Gozo Valletta
Flights & Transport	No	Ground transport included
Activities	Hiking	Culture History Nature
Meals Included	All buffet breakfasts and 7 dinners are included.Meals are usually served in the restaurant or al fresco on the patio under a 200-year-old carob tree. Breakfast is an enormous hot and cold buffet and dinner is a 4-course affair offering a mouth watering selection of Gozitan and Italian specialities.Please be aware that, as Gozo has no rivers, lakes or reservoirs, the majority of drinking water is produced via reverse osmosis – essentially, the desalination and filtration of sea water. Tap water is perfectly safe and drinkable, although you may notice it has a very slightly salty aftertaste which can vary between hotels, restaurants and cafes depending whether they have additional filtration systems in place. If you still have concerns, or are put off by the taste, bottled water is widely available although please consider the environmental impact of buying and disposing of plastic bottles.	N/A
Description	Blessed with a rugged landscape and spectacular coastline, the island of Gozo is tranquil and verdant. Sleepy towns lay brimming with baroque architecture, gardens and churches, and only the occasional farmhouse punctuates the countryside. Such is the beauty here, that Gozo is thought to be the legendary Calypso's Isle of Homer's Odyssey - a peaceful, mystical backwater. From our base at one of the island’s top hotels, our self-guided walks will unveil the island's charm.Enjoy self-guided walking on the island of Gozo	.

Itinerary: Walking on Gozo - Calypso's Isle

Day 1 Start Gozo

Arrive at your hotel in Sannat. The evening is at your leisure to settle in, unpack and enjoy your first dinner.

Day 2 Coastal walk from Mgarr port to the narrow creek of Mgarr ix-Xini

Mgarr is Gozo's port, full of traditional and colourful luzzu fishing boats and dominated by the 18th Century Fort Chambray, built by the Knights of St John. The path from here hugs the coast as far as the narrow creek of Mgarr ix-Xini, where Turkish raiders landed in 1551 - the perfect place for a picnic and swim. From here you follow an old mule track up through the hotel's rocky grounds with fine views across to Malta, stopping to explore the remains of a Copper Age temple and Neolithic dolmen.

Day 3 Walk to Ta'Pinu and Gharb

The north-western corner of the island is only accessible on foot, along easy farm tracks. The first stop is the remarkable neo-Romanesque Basilica at Ta' Pinu, a huge national shrine built on the site of a miracle in 1923. Your route then leads through unique ravine-like wieds (wadis) to Gharb with its stunning Baroque church (1699) and traditional stone houses. The final stretch takes you along the striking cliffs of the north coast where you are rewarded with fantastic views across Gozo's famous salt pans. Two walking options: 3.5hr, distance 12km/7.5mi or 4hr, distance 14km/9mi.

Day 4 Hike to Xlendi Bay

The cliffs near Sannat are the highest and most dramatic cliffs on Gozo and in late spring they are alive with Mediterranean shearwaters. The route takes you past breathtaking views towards Comino and Malta and down through tamarisk trees to the gorgeous Xlendi Bay. Then it's up through the terraced fields, bright with poppies and fields of gladioli cultivated in rows like Provencal lavender. Two walking options: 2.5hr, distance 9km/5.5mi or 3hr, distance 10km/6mi.

Day 5 Free day; optional visit to Victoria or Ramla Beach

Today you could perhaps take a ride on one of Gozo's quirky buses to Xaghra to start your morning, as you head towards the Ggantija Tombs, a massive free-standing temple of 6m-high monoliths, and Calypso's Cave. Lunch on Ramla Bay, undeniably the best beach on the island, then perhaps head on to the lively capital of Victoria for the afternoon. The bustling market square, used as a meeting place since Roman times, is dominated by the mediaeval citadel, with spectacular views over the whole island. But the real charm lies in the maze of tiny back streets clustered around the Basilica, with carved stone balconies, flower-decked doorways and statuettes of the Madonna in street-corner niches.

Day 6 Punic burial site and the Inland Sea

The walk today takes you to the west coast and the fascinating Punic burial site at Wardija Point. There's a mythical feeling here, like being on the edge of the world. Narrow stone-walled lanes lead down to bamboo groves and to Fungus Rock (named after the 'magic' plant which grew there) and the Inland Sea.

Day 7 Qala to Nadur via Dahlet Qorrot harbour and the hidden beach at San Blas Bay.

Starting from Qala, it's an easy stroll to Dahlet Qorrot, a tiny harbour with gaily coloured boat houses. Then it's on through fragrant lemon groves, vineyards and past fig and peach trees to San Blas Bay, a hidden beach with gorgeous ochre-coloured sand. Your final stop is Nadur, where the spectacular views at the end of the day are a great finale to your week.

Day 8 End Gozo

The tour ends in Gozo after breakfast.

Itinerary: Malta: Seashells Resort Long Stay

Day 1 : Malta