MGARR, GOZO, MALTA

The rhythm of the sea has long defined life on the gorgeous island of Gozo. As you sail towards Mgarr, you’ll be welcomed by two of the island’s hilltop landmarks – the knights-built Fort Chambray and the 19th century Gothic-style Lourdes Chapel. The capital of Victoria is visible for miles around, and its citadel offers wonderful views over the whole island. Just outside Victoria you can marvel at the mysterious Ġgantija Temples – megalithic monuments that were built centuries before Egypt’s pyramids and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Go swimming from the red sands of Ramla il-hamra beach or take a short boat trip to the undeveloped island of Comino, home to the stunning Blue Lagoon, where scenes from the movies “Troy” and “The Count of Montecristo” were filmed. At the end of the day check out Mgarr’s famous old-world Gleneagles bar, a lively meeting place for the region’s boating crowd, appropriately decorated with fishing equipment.