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3 sunny outdoor activities in Malta and Gozo

Details: Created: Sunday, 22 September 2024 05:05

Malta and Gozo are a picturesque archipelago in the heart of the Mediterranean. It consists of the three islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino. The unique location south of Sicily, the special history and the numerous sporting opportunities attract outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world.
With its varied landscape and Mediterranean climate with around 300 days of sunshine a year, the archipelago offers you ideal conditions all year round for sporting activities of all levels - both on water and on land: mountain biking, hiking, climbing, abseiling, horse riding, canoeing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, snorkeling and of course diving.

5 NEW ADVENTURES TO TRY IN MALTA THIS SUMMER

Details: Created: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 09:33

Stevie from Gozo Adventures is a world class climber. He’s climbed all over the globe from big walls to boulders and picked up some wild stories to tell his clients as he teaches them how to improve their technique. Without ropes or safety gear, he practically walked up the beginner routes at Mġarr ix-Xini, a stunning protected valley carved into the southwest of Gozo (Malta’s second island). He looked really cool.

Glancing down, the bright blue, half-egg-shaped helmet Stevie had laid at my feet did not look very cool. Now I hope you don’t think me vain, but knowing my first time climbing outdoors was going to be immortalised in this very magazine, I wanted to feel like a regular Adam Ondra (who had actually been climbing at Mġarr ix-Xini not long before I had). Instead, I felt like a toddler who’d been told to put a raincoat over their Halloween costume.

“You’ll probably be okay without it on these routes but it’s always better to have it,” said Stevie, making sure I was properly harnessed and tied in.

I relented and started up the wall. Searching for places to to put my feet and things to grab, a new sensation flooded over me. Long gone were the bright blues and oranges of my local climbing gym telling me exactly where to place my limbs. Climbing outdoors was a mental game and I was winning. Stevie kept reminding me to use my toes and find creative ways to twist my body into the cracks of the limestone, which, in reality, had an abundance of holds, but I felt like a codebreaker finding them anyway.

I wedged myself into a very beginner friendly chimney (chimney is probably too strong a word for it) and couldn’t seem to get my legs to straighten anymore. Whatever way I was trying to bend them, however much I wriggled, I couldn’t seem to move. My arms were starting to shake and I felt the impending doom of a fall approaching. Long gone were the nice blue mats of my local gym too, all I could see was limestone.

“Push! Push hard!” Stevie was shouting from the ground.

With as much strength as I could muster, I pushed all of my weight into my right foot and thrust myself up, arms reaching wildly for the next hold, when my head slammed into a piece of rock above me. The impact shivered down my neck and spine and for a minute I felt like a cartoon who had had an anvil dropped on them, the sounds of an accordion playing as I shifted my neck from side to side making sure I still could.

Stevie said nothing but I could practically hear him thanking God that he told me to put on the helmet. I could also hear my mum in the distant past telling me that I’ll catch a cold if I don’t wear my jacket and that my pink ghost costume was still very scary. I guess some lessons you have to learn twice.

Though I wasn’t in Malta to learn, or relearn, any of life’s great lessons, it’s hard not to be humbled in a place as old and storied. Peeking over the valley where I was climbing was the Rotunda of St. John the Baptist and its third biggest unsupported Cathedral dome in the world. There’s nothing like the austerity of 18th Century Catholicism to remind you when you’ve been an idiot.

Over the next few days, I’d come to know this unique blend of history, wildlife and adventure that Malta has to offer well. My bike rides and abseils were characterised by views of Neolithic temples and stories of ancient olive trees that leant them an air of mystery and exploration. Far from the day-trippers and sun-loungers, I started to appreciate the strangeness of trying new things in very old places.

The Ultimate Guide To Kayaking In Gozo

Details: Created: Saturday, 04 May 2024 12:53

With its crystal-clear waters, hidden caves and dramatic cliffs, Gozo is a paradise for all sorts of land and sea adventures. If you’re looking for the perfect way to mix stunning Mediterranean sea-scapes with an exhilarating experience, then how about signing up for a kayaking trip in Gozo?

Guided Tours: Opting for a guided tour is a smart move for newcomers to kayaking or those unfamiliar with the area. Reputable companies provide fully qualified kayak guides to ensure your safety while leading you to the most scenic spots.

Before setting off, these guides will assist you in getting acquainted with the basics of paddling a high-quality sit-in sea kayak, making the experience welcoming even to beginners.

Various options for full and half-day tours are available, exploring the coastline, navigating past rocky formations, and uncovering hidden caves. During the summer months, these tours often include stops for rest and swimming, allowing participants to enjoy the pristine warm waters of Gozo and Comino to the fullest.

Guess who has made it to the top 10 of Europe’s best activities for active travelers?

Details: Created: Thursday, 28 March 2024 13:06

Guess who has made it to the top 10 activities in Europe for active travelers? :-)

The Local Traveller with Clare Agius Climbing with Gozo Adventures

Details: Created: Monday, 11 March 2024 14:28

The Local Traveller with Clare Agius Archery with Gozo Adventures

Details: Created: Monday, 11 March 2024 14:21

On parle de nous à la 35eme minute :-)

Details: Created: Friday, 13 May 2022 12:47

The 18 best things to do in Malta and Gozo: culture, cuisine, and outdoor adventures

Details: Created: Thursday, 12 May 2022 12:07

Encompassing just 316 sq km (122 sq mi), Malta may be the world’s tenth-smallest country, but it still manages to pack in many diverse things to see and do.

These recommendations – combining world-famous attractions with a few under-the-radar surprises – to experience the best of this compact island nation at the heart of the Mediterranean.

Gozo Malta: 5 Top Outdoor Adventure Activities You Don’t Want to Miss!

Details: Created: Monday, 07 February 2022 12:47

Malta’s all year round good weather makes it a perfect place for lovers of outdoor sports and adventure activities. Especially Gozo, Malta’s smaller sister island, has become an expert on adventure sports with a wide variety of options to choose from.

Let’s have a look at the 5 top adventure activities on Gozo Malta!

The adventure actually already starts on the ferry between the harbour in Malta and Gozo. It’s only a 25 minute ride, but you’ll have great views over the clear waters and can mentally prepare for all the adventure awaiting you…

Today, the Gozo channel ferry has 3 modern ships that carry 3 million passengers to the other side annually, but in the past people had to light a fire to signal the boat owners in Gozo that they needed a ride.

Until 1960, the ferries were also much smaller traditional boats. The ‘Gozo Boat’ was painted in green, blue, red and yellow. Black boats carried the dead. The boats were also decorated with the eye of Horus to protect them from evil.

ABSEIL-UTELY FAB Malta has it all – sun, abseiling, history and wine make it an ideal destination

Details: Created: Monday, 07 February 2022 12:42

With the sun high in the sky and our eyes firmly on the ground, we clamber across a rocky ancient olive grove.

Pretending to be lost, I pass the hand-drawn map to my partner to lead the way.

“Left,” she says triumphantly and takes us through a clearing in the trees.

Suddenly she stops, startled.

In front of us is a sumptuous-looking picnic on cushions, with views to the sparkling Mediterranean sea below.

As she turns, I smile knowingly, go down on one knee and pop the question:
“What’s for dinner, love?”

I am on the island of Gozo for an adventure holiday in the Maltese archipelago and it starts with a wild dining experience from Gozo Picnic.

The idea is the brainchild of host Ana, who combines loves of food and nature.

Her locations and menus change with the weather but she always knows the most scenic spots at which to set up.

4 days in Malta: A Malta itinerary on things to do in Malta without a car

Details: Created: Monday, 07 February 2022 11:54

If you’re planning to visit Malta, you might be wondering how many days to spend in Malta. Although it’s easy to spend to one week in Malta, I considered four days to be the perfect amount of time in Malta to see the main sightseeing attractions in Malta.

If you’re wondering what to do in Malta without the expense of a car, keep reading as you can do a surprising number of things in Malta during four days. I wrote this guide as most of the guides that I found about Malta focused on having a car.

Malta is small, so my husband and I chose not to rent a car during my long weekend in Malta as I felt that we could see everything that I wanted to see with the bus after checking the schedule.

Featured on the German TV Program "Grenzenlos - Die Welt entdecken"

Details: Created: Tuesday, 10 August 2021 08:17

Video in German

Around two million visitors travel to Malta each year. A new record has been set in 2018, as the capital Valletta has been named European Capital of Culture. No wonder, because despite the small size - the entire archipelago is just as big as Munich - one superlative chases the next. 7,000 years of human history have left impressive traces. Did you know that the oldest free-standing structures in the world are in Malta? They are temples 2,000 years older than Stonehenge or the pyramids of Giza.

Climbing in winter: 5 good reasons for Malta

Details: Created: Monday, 21 October 2019 09:06

Article in German

Warm weather, hundreds of routes, low prices - find out why the Mediterranean island is the ideal destination for a climbing holiday in the cold season.

As the days get shorter and the native rocks become moister, many climbers ask: where to? Where to go in the cold season to experience exciting as well as relaxed climbing vacations? With varied sport climbing routes , southern joie de vivre and a warm sea for swimming. So where is the ideal area for climbing in the winter half-year ?

5 jours à Gozo, l’île radieuse de Méditerranée !

Details: Created: Monday, 08 July 2019 10:58

Article in French

Leave the grisaille spring bordelaise to reach GOZO, an unknown island sunny, it is already the announcement of a great adventure!

Located in the Mediterranean between Sicily and Tunisia, Gozo is part of the archipelago of Malta. To start this early June, without going too far, we embark with you discover all the beauty of this part of the Mediterranean around the island of GOZO and COMINO.

In the program of this little refreshing week: To sail, to swim, to dive, simply to live in the open air because I feel it these islands want us good.

Find our 5-day program and all the practical information!

Short break in Gozo... Gozo, Malta

Details: Created: Monday, 01 July 2019 15:14

Malta's tiny island of Gozo is a wilder prospect than the more cultured mainland, but few take the time to really see it. Gareth Clark explores this slow-travel gem.

Why I chose Gozo

Details: Created: Saturday, 01 June 2019 17:23

Frenchman Xavier Cornil Wambergue explains what brought him to Gozo, and why he made it his home.

I first heard of Gazo back in 1998 when I was working for a manufacturing company in the UK, and my job involved buying materials for their sister company in Xewkija. As the company grew, I was made Director of the factory in Gozo, and, along with my partner Rachel, made the move to live an the island in January 2008. Three years later, the company wanted to move me again, and I was horrified at the idea! Through the factory, I knew so many people, and Gozo had well and truly become our home.

How to make an adventure of your Gozo holiday

Details: Created: Friday, 26 April 2019 13:38

Baron Holiday Homes is proud of its reputation for providing guests with high quality self-catering apartments, villas and farmhouses. But having a great place to stay is only one element of a memorable holiday.

We understand holiday time is precious and we not only offer a range of in-house services to our guests (from a private chef to a pool-side massage), we have also forged partnerships with trusted local suppliers to help you, your family and your friends make the most of your visit to gorgeous Gozo.We call it the Baron Experience.

One of our leading partners is Gozo Adventures, which organises a wide range of sporting and ecotourism activities as well as day tours, family tours, corporate events, and team building activities.

We talked recently with Xavier Wambergue, owner and director of Gozo Adventures, to find out what makes the company tick and to hear more about the great range of activities they offer our guests.

Gozo: Le Jardin de Malte

Details: Created: Saturday, 30 March 2019 15:49

Gozo: a weekend of history and adventure activities

Details: Created: Tuesday, 23 October 2018 13:45

Small but perfectly formed, the Maltese island of Gozo has plenty of historical and natural treasures to fill a long weekend and more. And its diminutive, Manhattan-equalling size ensures that getting from one to another, whether by foot, bicycle, taxi or public bus, is breeze.

Malta: Discovering Gozo Island by Kayak with Gozo Adventures

Details: Created: Tuesday, 22 August 2017 14:59

Article in French

The archipelago of Malta is composed of several islands, of which 3 main ones to visit: Malta, Comino and Gozo.

I have already started to talk about Malta and its capital Valletta (here), and I will come back soon because the island has a multitude of treasures! Comino is a small rock that hides within it the most beautiful waters of the Mediterranean: the Blue Lagoon. That too, I'll talk about it very soon. As for Gozo, it is an island larger than Comino but smaller and wilder than Malta.

It's Gozo that I'm going to talk to you today, because I had the chance to visit his coast kayaking with Gozo Adventures *.

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