Beaches in Gozo
Comino Island
The tiny island of Comino is situated in the middle of the channel that separates mainland Malta and the island of Gozo. This unspoilt island is a haven for those who love swimming, snorkelling, diving, wind surfing and other water sports. The so-called Blue Lagoon, with its crystal clear blue sea, is a spectacular sight, and the natural caves surrounding the island are awe inspiring.
Hondoq ir-Rummien Bay
Opposite the isle of Comino, and accessible from the village of Qala, this small sandy beach with its crystalline water is an ideal place for swimming and diving, especially for beginners. During summer evenings, locals stay late in Hondoq to relax by their barbecues enjoying the cool summer breeze.
Mġarr ix-Xini
Mġarr Ix-Xini bay, lying between Xewkija and Sannat, is guarded by a tower built in 1661. A walk from the bay to the tower along a restored ancient footpath is a unique experience. The bay itself is a secluded spot with a small pebbly beach and intriguing caves on the cliff faces. It is ideal for swimming and very attractive to divers.
Mġarr ix-Xini
Daħlet Qorrot
This small inlet, nestled in the northern cliffs of Gozo, has a pebbly beach and a quay. It is used by fishermen, who have turned some of the caves into boat houses and storage areas, and can be observed mending their nets or repairing their colourful boats.
Daħlet Qorrot
Marsalforn
Marsalforn, between the villages of Xaghra and Zebbug, is the most popular summer resort on Gozo. As well as offering swimming and water sports, it is very well served with restaurants and bars.
Xlendi
Xlendi Bay is a popular sandy beach on the southwest side of Gozo, ideal for both young and old. For the more adventurous it is possible to swim and snorkel off the rocks bordering the beach. Because of its reef formations, Xlendi is an ideal diving site, even for beginners.
Xlendi
Ramla Bay
Ramla Bay is located at the bottom of a rich and fertile valley on the northern side of the island of Gozo. The beach is wide, featuring an unusual golden-reddish sand, and locals call it Ramla il-Hamra (the red sandy beach). The area around the beach is rich in history - Roman remains lie beneath the sand, and one can see the remains of a fortification built by the Knights of Malta in the mid-18th century. Overlooking the beach is the famous Calypso Cave - according to legend, this is the cave in which the nymph Calypso kept Ulysses as a 'prisoner of love' for seven years, a tale recounted in Homer's Odyssey.
Ramla Bay
Ix-Xatt l-Aħmar
The name of this secluded bay literally means 'Red beach'. It is ideal for swimming and diving. The wreck of the ferryboat Xlendi lies on the seabed, making the bay an excellent diving site.
San Blas
San Blas Bay is a pretty beach of red sand to the north-east of the island, at the end of a beautiful and fertile valley. It is accessible from the village of Nadur, but the final part of the road is closed to traffic. One therefore has to proceed towards the beach on foot, and this makes the bay a very peaceful spot.
San Blas
Wied il-Ghasri Valley
The river winds down through Għasri and flows into the sea between high cliffs. Wied il-Għasri is very popular with divers exploring the surrounding underwater caves, and the narrow and secluded bay is a haven for those who seek a quiet bathing area.