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About Malta & Gozo The Maltese Islands, one of the most charming destinations in the Mediterranean, offering travellers a unique holiday experience. Blessed with year-round sunshine and set in crystal clear waters, Malta and its sister islands of Gozo and Comino, can be a fascinating setting for a truly memorable vacation. The islands’ numerous cultural, artistic and natural treasures are there to be discovered and are all within easy access from wherever one chooses to stay. Malta’s outstanding archaeological and architectural heritage will act as an impressive backdrop to all of your activities - a living testimony of 6,000 years of civilisation. The legacy of the various dominations who ruled over the islands throughout the ages can be seen, felt and savoured. Whether you seek action or relaxation, tranquility or excitement, if can be found in the Maltese Islands. For lovers of music, theatre and the arts, Malta boasts an abundant calendar of cultural manifestations and events. For the sportive visitor, the islands offer golf, tennis, sky-diving, horse-riding, walking and unlimited possibilities for water-sports - from sailing to windsurfing and the best scuba diving in the Mediterranean. Malta is a feast for the senses: delicious local cuisine and wines, bustling open air markets, traditional fireworks extravaganzas, delicate lace and multicoloured glassware, the thrills of the casino... All of this and more awaits the fortunate traveller who decides that it’s time to say: It’s Malta! For our recommended Malta restaurants: http://www.essgeeholidaysmalta.com/recommended_restaurants_malta.php For our recommended Malta cafes: http://essgeeholidaysmalta.com/essgeeholidaysmalta.com_non_ssl/cms/edit.php?id=recommended_restaurants_malta_cafes Most Maltese speak English and Italian as well as their own Maltese Language. They are warm, welcoming and helpful. The local currency, at present is the Maltese Lira although English and Euros are accepted at most places. Local buses run from Valletta (Capital) all across the island, although there are set routes and times...this is Malta and sometimes you have to work to Maltese time and ways! This just adds to the charm and likability of this lovely island and its people. Further recommendations and information about Car hire, Tours, Sports, etc can be found on our home page. GOZO Named by the Aragonese who invaded the island in the thirteenth century, Gozo means 'joy' in Castillian; an apt description of the emotion felt by so many visitors after a holiday on this truly delightful little island. It is also popularly known as “The Island of Calypso”, nicknamed from the the Greek mythological location of Ogygia, referred to in Homer’s Odyssey. In the epic poem, the fabled island was controlled by the nymph Calypso, who had detained the Greed hero Odysseus for seven long years as a prisoner of love. Only fourteen kilometres long and seven kilometres from top to bottom, Gozo may be small in stature, but it's very big on history, natural beauty and charm. The island lies between Sicily and the coast of North Africa, separated by just five kilometres of sea from its sister island of Malta, from which regular ferries bring visitors into the harbour at Mgarr. Gozo is not an island for those seeking bright lights and the hustle and bustle of other Mediterranean resorts. Here the pace of life is slow and relaxed. The towns have far more churches than they do souvenir shops and the charm of this tiny, tranquil haven is decidedly more rustic than riotous. Visitors enjoy the historic fortifications and buildings but also the countryside provides some of the most magnificent walk routes. For those more energetic the variety of bays, inlets and caves provide sailing and diving. Divers from all over the world come to Gozo for the spectacular scenery, an abundance of marine life, natural caves and a purposely sunk ferry boat to explore. At night there is nothing nicer than a stroll to take in the character, smell the aromas of the mediterranean cooking and hear the chatter of the locals enjoying a cold beer or bottle of local wine with friends and family. There are restaurants, some of exceptionally high standards to experience as well as bars offering local, italian and english food at reasonable prices, when you dont feel like cooking or staying in your accommodation. For our recommended restaurants: http://www.essgeeholidaysmalta.com/recommended_restaurants_gozo.php The main sources of income are from Tourism, Agriculture, Fishing, Bakeries, Weaving and of course the world famous Lace, the patterns of which are passed down from generation to generation. Most Gozitans speak English and Italian but far less than in Malta and especially less in the smaller villages, but there is always someone willing to try to help you. Overall, you cannot leave Gozo anything but relaxed and counting the time until your next visit. |
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