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Gozo

Gozo is a Maltese island where Ġgantija, in Xagħra, adds to a visit of Neolithic sites. Its interpretation centre displays objects from archaeological sites on the island.

Ġgantija megalithic temples amid the rural landscape of Xagħra, Gozo.
Photo by Ethan Doyle White Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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What makes it special

  • At Ġgantija, an interpretation centre leads into an outdoor route to the monument.
  • An overnight stay on Gozo reduces reliance on ferry schedules for visiting Ġgantija.
Gozo
Photo by Andrew Milligan sumo Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
Gozo
Photo by Berthold Werner Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Ġgantija megalithic temples amid the rural landscape of Xagħra, Gozo.

A Route Through Megalithic Malta from Valletta to Gozo

The best way to understand Malta is not to collect coves and fortresses, but to follow the thread of a Neolithic culture that left behind temples, hypogea and exceptional objects. This three- to five-day route arranges visits around context, reservations and accessibility.

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Profile updated: 26/09/2026