July 22 - Marsascala to Victoria (Gozo)

 July 22 - Marsascala to Victoria (Gozo)

Our last few hours in Marsascala this morning before moving on to Gozo. We’ve had a good time here but 5 days was enough.  Marsascala is a nice town but it’s a little bit grubby and a little bit tatty. It’s a shame really because it wouldn’t take a lot of effort to fix things. 


Moving on, by bus, ferry, and then bus again, we arrived in Gozo. Our first impressions here are that it’s cleaner, tidier, and in better nick than where we’ve been the last few days, which is great.   Our accommodation is looking good as well.  The room is in a real Olde Worlde sandstone house, in a tiny narrow alleyway, in the ‘Old Town’ of Victoria (Rabat in Maltese, but not to be confused with the Rabat in Malta!), and it’s lovely. 

Bottom R: I wasn’t sure we were getting on the right ferry! 😂

After Roberto, our host, gave us few tips for dinner and sites to visit, we took off to find his top of the list recommendation, The Ćittadella.  This Ćittadella, a fortress sitting on top of a steep hill, originates from medieval times. However, due to the locations natural defences and spectacular views it’s also been been a popular settlement area since Neolithic times.  Apparently the ‘Knights of St John’ were long time residents here and it was they who rebuilt and strengthened the Cittadella and turned it into the imposing structure it is today. 


Housing Gozo Cathedral, a prison, and a number of museums, there’s also some great ramparts around the outside walls.  It was here that, after meandering around the fortress, we went for a walk taking in the fantastic views and making the most of the cool breeze! 🥵



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