Hello everyone and welcome to my blog :-)
I don't know if it happens in your family, but in mine I have at least three cousins who emigrated when they finished their courses and never came back. One is in Brazil, another in Germany and another in Malta.
We have already visited Germany so this time we took a quick trip to Malta.
Brazil arouses a lot of curiosity but it won't be a visit to the wonderful city for now :-)
Before arriving in Malta, we took a quick trip to the Island of Gozo.
This island is smaller and much calmer, starting with the fact that it has far fewer inhabitants, but it is rich in places to visit.
Anyone who thinks that one day is enough to discover all the hidden nooks and crannies with so much history to tell would be mistaken. As we were only going to spend one day there, we went to see some (but few) of the beautiful points of this little wonder.
We start in the city of Victoria or as the locals call it Ir-Rabat, and its cobbled streets, full of local shops, many cafes and restaurants with very pleasant terraces and lots of color!
Right there, at the end of the street is St. George's Basilica or Marble Basilica, one of the most important in Gozo and is known as such because it is covered in this stone.
From here we continued on to the Victoria Citadel, the city's landmark and where we found the Victoria Cathedral. This cathedral pays homage to the Assumption of Our Lady and has been the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gozo since the diocese was formed in 1864.
Built where a Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Juno once stood, the current church was built between 1697 and 1711.
We then decided to come and take a look at the sea at Xlendi Bay, which as it was in the middle of winter was devoid of bathers but is an excellent option for swimming in the summer and maybe even diving or snorkeling :-) Here's a tip!
There is a very popular beach here that is also the largest. Its popularity is due not to its size but to its red sand, but the cliffs that surround it complete its beauty.
Here there is a spot that attracts many tourists (as you can see from the photos) where you can have one of the best views of the bay but not always the best photos :-(
I'm talking about Tal-Mixta Cave, which is located nothing more, nothing less than one of the cliffs at the end of the bay. Access is difficult, the walk (from the beach) is quite steep (you can drive almost to the place) but in the end it's all worth it to enjoy this beautiful landscape.
On this magical getaway on the Island of Gozo, we discover that every corner tells a story, every alley hides secrets and every view is a masterpiece of nature. May this story inspire you to explore these less traveled paths, to discover the wonders that this world of ours has to offer us.
See you around.
I hope you enjoyed! Be happy 😊
Wishing you much peace and health
Those who pass by us do not go alone. They leave a bit of themselves, taking a piece of us."
Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince.
