Gozo · Island · General information
Gozo
The quieter sister island: farmhouses, sea-view apartments, a slower pace and a strong sense of community.
Last verified: 30 September 2026
Gozo lies a 25-minute ferry ride north-west of Malta. It is greener and more rural, with the capital Victoria (Rabat) at its centre and villages spread around the coast. Since 1 January 2025 the MPRP property thresholds are the same in Gozo as in Malta.
- Lifestyle
- Rural and coastal; diving, walking, quiet villages; busy in summer.
- Transport
- Ferries from Mgarr to Cirkewwa and a fast ferry to Valletta; local buses.
- Healthcare
- Gozo General Hospital and clinics; specialist care in Malta.
- Education
- State and church schools; some private options; University of Malta Gozo campus.
- Property market (general information)
- Converted farmhouses, townhouses and newer apartment blocks; historically lower prices than the Sliema belt (general information).
- Cost of living (general information)
- Somewhat lower than central Malta (general information).