All Buses Lead to Victoria! and other Gozo, Malta Transportation Tips

'Mode': AROUND
Category: Bus
Getting TO/AROUND: The best way to see Gozo is definitely by car and not by bus...at least, that's what I think! The traffic may be rather chaotic in the capital, Victoria, but it's nowhere near what it's like in Malta and once you get out into the open spaces it is pleasant driving. If you still want to use the bus service and see all the major attractions, then allow more than one day in Gozo.

Buses are infrequent and the last one is usually around 7pm or even earlier...so if you don't want to walk to Mgarr Harbour, or spend the night in Gozo, think early! You can pick up a time-table at the main bus terminus in Victoria. There doesn't seem to be one available online at the time of writing this tip. The Mgarr Harbour (Ferry) bus no. 25, leaves Victoria 30 minutes before each ferry departure and the last bus from Mgarr to Victoria is 7.15pm (Mon to Fri). The link below provides the bus number and route information.

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Phone: 21561530 / 562040 extension 218
Website: http://www.gozo.com/core/bus.shtml

'Mode': TO
Category: Ship/Boat
Getting TO/AROUND: A short 20-minute ferry ride from Malta transports you to Gozo. The trip is very pleasant, unless it's done on a stormy day in winter, when it can be a little bumpy, however, being one who has always suffered from sea-sickness, I can assure you that you will survive!

The best way to tour Gozo is by car. You can hire one in Malta and travel with it on the ferry, or hire one as soon as you arrive in Gozo. Travelling on the ferry with your car is quick and easy and only costs Lm 6.75 for a standard car including one driver. Extra passengers, or passengers without car, cost Lm 2.00 per adult ticket. You purchase your return tickets at the ticket booth just before you board the ferry at Malta. The car tickets are valid for seven months whilst the standard fare (adult ticket) is valid for return for one year.

The ferry service is available all year round from Mgarr Harbour in Gozo and Cirkewwa, Malta. A timetable and more info. can be found at the link below.

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Phone: (+356) 21556016 timetable
Website: http://www.gozochannel.com/
Other Contact: admin@gozochannel.com

'Mode': TO
Category: Bus
Getting TO/AROUND: If you're arriving by plane and going straight to Gozo, a bus shuttle service is now available from Malta International Airport to Cirkewwa where you can board the ferry to Gozo.

As this is a new service, initially there will only be eight return trips and run during the summer months, until September.

Tickets costs Lm 2.15 (Eur 5) per person / per trip and can be purchased on board. Seats may also be pre-booked by using the Gozo Channel telephone number or email address found in the Contacts section below. A time-table is available on the Gozo Channel website.

08-Jul-07

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Phone: +356 22 10 90 01
Website: http://www.gozochannel.com/gozoholiday.html
Other Contact: busservice@gozochannel.com

'Mode': TO
Category: Airplane
Getting TO/AROUND: If you're not too fond of travelling to Gozo by ferry, or would like a special kind of trip, Harbourair Malta has introduced a seaplane service between Malta (Valletta Waterfront) and Gozo (Mgarr Harbour). The trip costs Lm 15.00 (USD 48 / EUR 35) and lasts 20 minutes.

Reservations may be made on the Harbourair website where you will also find a time-table. Harbourair also operate scenic tours between July and September around the two islands...sounds like fun to me!

8-Jul-07

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Website: http://www.harbourairmalta.com/harbourair/home.aspx
Other Contact: Vault 2, Upper Floor, Pinto Whar