Make beautiful family memories in Gozo

Here’s why Gozo’s an easy family holiday destination:

1.      It’s very easy to get to the island. Gozo’s connected to the rest of the world via the Malta International Airport, a hub even for low-cost airlines. This means that if you’re after cheap family holidays you’re onto a good start. Once you have landed in mainland Malta, you can hire a mini-van to get to the ferry or fast-ferry terminals. The ferry will ultimately get you to Gozo. You can even hire transport that will pick you up at the airport, drive you to through the ferry terminal in Ċirkewwa and drop you in Gozo. Gozo for families starts here!

2.      Nothing beats a sunny family holiday and Gozo just offers that. The island is blessed with great weather. This translates into less hassle about what clothes to pack even during the winter seasons – definitely one lesser headache when one is travelling with a pack of little kids!

3.      Family holidays are about staying together. You can choose from a variety of kid and family friendly hotels located around the island. These usually have swimming pool facilities for all the family to enjoy and even spas that allow the adults to indulge and be pampered. For luxury family holidays, check out the 5-star hotels and the all inclusive family holidays. It’s not only about winding down in luxury. Some of these hotels even provide kids club facilities. If you’re seeking more intimate and heightened experiences rent a farmhouse or a family villa in Malta.  Often in the countryside and complete with pool and BBQ zones and sometimes even gardens, a family villa or farmhouse holiday will mean more opportunities to engage as a family. If you’re after a cheap family holiday, Gozo offers a variety of guesthouses, B&B and self-catering options.

4.      One of the best things about Gozo family holidays is that everywhere in Gozo is a stone’s throw away. No trip will take longer than 15 minutes. This is one of those holidays where you’ll  never have bored children or teens strapped up in seatbelts breathing down your neck! That’s a sigh of relief for parents! When it comes to exploring the island, renting a vehicle  will give you full flexibility. 

5.      Language is no barrier. Gozitans speak English fluent and signs are in English (as are the restaurant menus). You can rest assured that you’ll never experience the frustration of not being able to communicate.  

6.      Deciding on things to do as a family will depend on the age group of your party. Beaches are a firm favourite with families. In summer different water sports will be an exciting activity to tackle. For active family holidays, consider kayaking, snorkelling and paddling.  Gozo diving takes another dimension when you undertake it as a family diving activity. If your party includes silver-haired members, you might want to consider more laid-back activities like boat trips. Hiking, exploring the countryside and eco-estates are other options enjoyed during a Gozo family holiday. Once again, the fun is sometimes in the mayhem of your crew. Look also into tuk-tuk tours, hop-on-hop-off buses and jeep safari tours. 

7.      Topping your list of places to visit should be the Citadel, the medieval Castello. Explore the bastions, the ditch, the war shelter, the grain silos and various other museums. Wandering around the town of Victoria will let you mingle with the locals and understand the vibe of the island.  Ġgantija Temples, the Xewkija Windmill and the coastal towers are also other places worthy of being on your list of family activities in Malta.