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- Gozo
Gozo
Malta's little sister island of Gozo invites visitors to put on
their walking shoes. Life here moves at a leisurely pace, its
rhythms dictated by the seasons, with a rugged landscape and
beautiful coastline just crying out for exploration. Inland the
small island is covered with flowering herbs and lush crops, and in
summer it is fragrant with oleander, bougainvillea and
geranium.
Gozo is known for having some of the Mediterranean's best
snorkelling and scuba diving sites, but it is also a place of myth
and legend, believed to be the Calypso isle of Homer's Odyssey. The
countryside is dotted with old stone farmhouses and baroque
churches, as well as some prehistoric temples and other historic
sites of importance. The commercial centre of the island, Victoria,
has a sleepy 17th-century feel. The town has many buildings of
historical and cultural interest, mostly sited inside the Citadel,
the ancient fortified part of the town. Gozo can be reached from
Malta's Grand Harbour by ferry in about 20 minutes.
Information & Facts
Climate
Gozo's experiences a typical Mediterranean climate with hot, dry
weather in the summer and cool, wet winters. The warmest months are
from mid-July to mid-September and are the best months to visit.
Average daytime temperatures between November and April reach 59°F
(15°C) while the average daily high between May and October is 75°F
(24°C).
Language
English and Maltese are the official languages; Italian
is also spoken
Money
The currency was changed to the Euro (EUR) on 1 January 2008.
(Maltese lira are no longer accepted.) Banks, ATMs and exchange
bureaux can be found all over the islands, as well as foreign
exchange machines in the tourist areas. Banks generally open
mornings Monday to Saturday, but exchange bureaux at the
international airport are open 24 hours a day. Many hotels, shops
and restaurants accept foreign currency, but currency and
travellers cheques can be changed into lira at banks and tourist
offices. Most hotels and restaurants, as well as many shops, accept
Access, American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club International,
MasterCard and Visa.