Public transport in Gozo is inexpensive and efficient and runs several scheduled routes to and from Victoria, Gozo’s main town. Bus routes in Gozo can take you to all of the island’s villages and seaside resorts, main beaches, and the Mgarr Harbour where you get off/board the Gozo ferry. There are also plenty of taxis and car hire garages as well as bicycles and boats. If you’d like a guide with your vehicle, you can always take a tour. All of these transportation choices will help you get the most out of your green trip to Gozo.
North York Moors National Park
Wild moorland, hidden dales, heritage coast and protected dark skies.
Why visit North York Moors National Park
In the North York Moors National Park, one of England’s largest expanse of heather moorland gives way to wooded dales, ancient abbeys and a 42-kilometre heritage coastline. Rievaulx and Byland abbeys whisper of medieval life, while Whitby, Staithes and Robin Hood’s Bay anchor a coast steeped in fishing, smuggling and literary legend. Steam locomotives still run through the moors on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, and an International Dark Sky Reserve crowns tranquil starlit nights. Walk the Cleveland Way, watch curlew above the heather, or wander Helmsley’s cobbled market square: every visit rewards those who travel slowly.
Not sure where to go?
The map below brings together a curated selection of Good Travel Experiences (GTEs), numbered in blue, with GTE 1 following a trail route that includes different stages
GOOD TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
A Good Travel Experience is a tourism activity that creates real benefits for local people and communities, while keeping its impact on nature, culture, and the climate lower than similar activities. Learn more about each Good Travel Experience:
Culture & Local Life
Until 1860, when the road through the Eggental “canyon” has been build, the valley has been kind of a sleeping beauty, accessible only via tiny and dangerous paths. Until today the Eggental valley was able to keep its charm and wilderness. The landscape is characterized by large forests and the Dolomites mountains, more than 70 % of the valley is covered by trees. and mountain farmers have carved out an existence in rough terrain. Today Eggental has a flourishing economy and was able to guide tourism in the right direction.
History notes: After the First World War the victors ceded the southern part of Tyrol, which belonged to Austria, to Italy. A struggle for self-determination and minority rights began. In the year 1972, 137 measurements to protect the German and Ladin speaking minorities has been recognized by the Italian State. Since then, the region continued to develop in a prosperous way.
Sustainability
AN ISLAND PULSING WITH SUSTAINABILITY
Lanzarote is far more than a tourist destination: it is a territory that has successfully built its own model over time, based on the balance between development and conservation. The island has evolved with a clear vision: to grow without sacrificing its essence, while preserving its volcanic landscape, biodiversity, and cultural identity.
The island and its surroundings have been recognized as a Biosphere Reserve (1993) and the Lanzarote Geoparque and Chinijo Archipelago, both by UNESCO (2015). Furthermore, in 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recognized Lanzarote as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS – the Spanish acronym for SIPAM), solidifying a model that highlights the relationship between humanity and its environment, as well as the active conservation of unique cultural landscapes.
During that same year, Lanzarote also achieved the Biosphere Sustainable Certified Gold distinction, acknowledging the maturity of its model and its alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the joint involvement of institutions, businesses, and citizens. In fact, 51 hotel establishments on the island now hold the Biosphere Certified1 title.
However, sustainability in Lanzarote and La Graciosa goes beyond accolades. It is lived day-to-day—in the way the islands are inhabited, in the relationship between art and nature, and in the shared consciousness of preserving this unique territory for future generations.
To visit us is to become part of this commitment and respect.
Health & Safety
Many COVID-19 restrictions have been relaxed in light of the decreasing amount of active cases on the island. Restaurants and bars have now re-opened, with the facility of serving their customers both indoors and outdoors. Indoors, the distance from the back of a chair to the back of another chair behind it shall be 2 metres apart while the distance is down to 1 metre for outdoor seating. Groups of 6 people or less can all enjoy a dining experience.
The Malta Tourism Authority has also issued a compliance badge and is awarding it to all establishments that are compliant with COVID-19 protocols. This means that the establishment has reached the highest levels of cleanliness and safety. This gives clients peace of mind that the establishment is safe. Many accommodations are also open and ensuring maximum safety for their clients by disinfecting properties in-between stays.
Sustainability
The North York Moors National Park Authority works in close partnership with local businesses, communities and visitors to protect a living, working landscape. A flagship three-year Sustainability Pilot Project supports a cohort of 15 tourism businesses through carbon measurement, climate action planning, and building wider sector capability across the destination. International Dark Sky Reserve status, peatland and woodland restoration, and seasonal visitor management help safeguard habitats and tranquillity. Visitors can travel by Coastliner and seasonal Moorsbus services, support local producers and crafts, and choose from a growing network of verified sustainable accommodation, experiences and food providers.
Getting there
Start planning your green trip to Gozo by booking ahead your choice of transportation. Many international airlines operate regular scheduled flights to and from Malta. Once at the Malta International Airport, you can make use of the public bus service from the airport to Cirkewwa, the northernmost point of Malta. A bus ride to Cirkewwa will take you approximately one hour. Alternatively, you can also make use of a taxi or cab service. At Cirkewwa, you can board the Gozo ferry for a scenic 25-minute crossing to Gozo’s Mġarr Harbour. The ferry service runs every 30 minutes during daytime and regularly during night-time and carries passengers and cars.
Getting around
GOOD PLACES TO STAY
We recommend these places because they are committed to responsible tourism, checked and certified by independent auditors and ecolabel programs such as one from Malta Tourism Authority.
Travel tips from our editors
Spend more than one day in Gozo
Gozo is a unique island to discover and delight in, with charming bays and beaches, astounding architecture, impassioned people, rich culture, sensational cuisine and more importantly a relaxed and laid-back vibe which positively influences all who stay here. The island is also home to world-renowned dive sites, a Neolithic temple older than Egypt’s Pyramids, a medieval city, and transfixing dark skies attracting stargazers from far and wide.
Visit outside the peak season
While every season is a good reason to visit Gozo, the island is quieter, and naturally more beautiful outside the peak season. Between autumn and late spring, Gozo’s countryside bursts into life revealing an incredible wealth of flora and fauna – particularly colourful wild flowers and scented herbs. With a temperate Mediterranean climate where sun and warmth are the norm even in winter, Gozo is perfect for an out-of-season holiday. Oh, and Gozo’s mild climate allows you to swim, snorkel, and dive in Gozo’s waters well outside the summer season.
Go for a walk
Gozo is a small island with marvellous landscape and a rich history providing many wonderful experiences for the rambler. From peaceful country and hill walks to rambles along cliff-tops with panoramic views; from coastal paths past extraordinary natural features to heritage trails through the alleyways of the Knights of St John or the unique prehistoric landscape, there is something for everyone.
Just dive in
The water is a crystal clear azure and warm for most of the year – perfect for swimming, snorkelling, diving or just splashing about. Indeed, Gozo is also home to some of the best diving in the Mediterranean. There are dive spots suitable for all levels of experience, from beginners to practiced divers looking for a new challenge. The underwater landscape here is spectacular, the visibility excellent.
Enjoy a sunset
Perhaps one of the biggest treats of being on a small island like Gozo is the sheer amount of opportunities to enjoy a sunset over the horizon. Places like Sanap Cliffs, Xlendi, Xwejni, and, especially, Dwejra, are amazing spots to enjoy a beautiful sunset. Every evening, you’ll catch dozens of people flocking to these spots to watch the glowing golden sun dip down into the Mediterranean Sea. Gozo is the stage for some veritable shows of inspiring sunsets.
Experience a cultural event
It’s always a good timing to go on your green trip to Gozo because Gozo has an incredibly active year-round cultural life, quite remarkable for such a small place. Gozo’s vibrant calendar of annual events includes its own distinct carnival, an opera festival and numerous summer festas, as well as whole-hearted celebration of the larger religious festivals. Every year also sees an eclectic blend of one-off local and international events, performances and exhibitions.
Sustainability Recognitions & Certifications
CERTIFICATION
GSTC Recognized Destination
RECOGNITION
Eggental was selected in the 2022
Sustainable Destinations Top 100
Carlos Bernardes |Mayor of Torres Vedras
“Torres Vedras does not have any doubts that it has to make its way towards a sustainable future. For example, we initiated a program of small vegetable gardens in schools; decided to join the Paris “Pact for Impact”; and developed the Santa Cruz Declaration on Climate Change.”
What does it mean?
- They have shown at least 60% compliance with the Green Destinations Core Criteria.
- They have submitted a story that was selected to the list for its innovative, effective and / or transferable good management practice.
Torroella de Montgrí-l’Estartit Good Practice Story
Torroella de Montgrí-l’Estartit submitted a Good Practice Story. It was about combining various tactics sustainability became the departure point for tourism development. Read the full story here.
Gozo Good Practice Story
Gozo submitted Good Practice Story’s. It was about a restoration project of a windmill undertaken by the Ministry of Gozo benefiting all stakeholders. Read the full story here.
Measures have been taken by the Government of Malta to make the island of Gozo an attractive destination all year round. Eco-friendlier activities are being promoted to encourage people to visit Gozo outside of the peak season. This would ensure a healthy flow of tourists to the island all year round rather than risking overcrowding during the summer season. Traditions of communities are not just being protected, but also incentivised to be brought to the fore so everyone can experience the island’s and its communities’ unique charms. Gozitans, as people from Gozo are called, are genuinely friendly and very hospitable and will go the extra mile to make visitors feel welcome. The island is very safe and human rights are very well respected.
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