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Gozo - Mgarr: 20th March 2010
Hotel:
Grand Hotel Gozo
Board Basis: Half Board
Our experienced leaders offer the choice of two different walks each day
Choose the option which best suits your interests and fitness
We provide flexible holidays. Choose easier walking one day and harder the next or just explore independently or relax around the resort
Our leaders are friendly and welcoming making your holiday fun and sociable
Easier Walks:
On Gozo there are many superb coastal walks to all corners of the island. We’ll visit the picturesque fishing village of Xlendi on the southern coast and at the western end of the island we can walk through a patchwork of terraced fields to the intriguing Inland Sea and the huge Azure Window sea arch.
4 to 7 miles on stony inland and coastal paths. Up to 800ft of ascent in a day.
Harder Walks:
Discover Gozo’s secluded coves and rocky headlands on walks along the island’s coastal path, virtually all of which is included during the week. The dramatic wind-sculpted cliffs of the north coast are a particular highlight. We can also soak up the panoramic views across the whole island from the citadel in Victoria.
7 to 9˝ miles sometimes rocky paths. Up to 1,600ft of ascent in a day.
On some days the walks start and finish at the hotel. On other days we’ll use the hired transport to explore the surrounding area. The cost of transport to and from the walk is payable locally.
Each week there is a free day when no guided walks are offered. This is an ideal opportunity to relax around the hotel, walk independently, or visit local places of interest.
Arriving in Gozo from Malta, your first close up view of Mgarr will be fishing boats and ferries in the harbour backed by flat-roofed houses on the hillside. Dominating the scene are the Churches of Our Lady of Lourdes, on the cliffs above the village, and neighboring Ghajnsielem.
Shops & Facilities: Mgarr is a tiny settlement. There is a supermarket 200m from the hotel and an ATM in the new ferry terminal. There is a local bar near the hotel.
Comino: Named after the cumin seed that once flourished in the Maltese islands, Comino is noted for its tranquility and isolation. It has a permanent population of only four residents. One priest and one policeman commute from the nearby island of Gozo, to render their services to the local population and summertime visitors. Today, Comino is a bird sanctuary and nature reserve and can be reached by boat from Mgarr.
Arriving in Gozo from Malta, your first close up view of Mgarr will be fishing boats and ferries in the harbour backed by flat-roofed houses on the hillside. Dominating the scene are the Churches of Our Lady of Lourdes, on the cliffs above the village, and neighboring Ghajnsielem.
Shops & Facilities: Mgarr is a tiny settlement. There is a supermarket 200m from the hotel and an ATM in the new ferry terminal. There is a local bar near the hotel.
Comino: Named after the cumin seed that once flourished in the Maltese islands, Comino is noted for its tranquility and isolation. It has a permanent population of only four residents. One priest and one policeman commute from the nearby island of Gozo, to render their services to the local population and summertime visitors. Today, Comino is a bird sanctuary and nature reserve and can be reached by boat from Mgarr.
The transfer by coach and ferry to the Hotel takes around 2 hours. |
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| Flights |
Ryanair fly into Malta direct from Dublin |
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| Includes |
Our European guided walking holidays offer excellent value. All prices include:
A full programme of guided walks with 2 options every day
Accommodation in en-suite rooms
Half Board - continental breakfast and evening meal. We are always able to cater for vegetarian diets. Lunches can be bought from local shops. |
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| Extras |
Flights & transfers, prices available on request.
Single room: €12 per night
Sea view room: €12 per person per night
Allow approx €40 for transport to and from the walks
All transfers to and from Gozo include the 30 minute ferry crossing between the two islands. Please contact our Reservations Department to book your place and to find out the latest times. |
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