The beautiful Mediterranean island of Gozo has an abundance of activities and attractions for every kind of traveler. During this retreat, you will have free time to explore the island as this ‘down time’ allows you to subconsciously process your therapy sessions.
- Tours of Gozo
- Snorkelling and scuba diving
- Beach excursions
- Boat cruises
- Hiking or horse riding
- Spa and beauty treatments
- Holistic treatments such as sound healing
Filled with historical monuments from ancient times, Gozo has rich healing energy. Some of the best sites to visit include:
1. Ġgantija Megalithic Temples
Consisting of two temples that date back to between 3600 and 3200 BC, the Ġgantija Temples are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site is considered as one of the oldest free-standing monuments in the world, preceding Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. Some of the megaliths of the Ġgantija Temples exceed five meters in length and weigh over fifty tons.
2. The Cittadella
Towering high above Victoria, the capital city of Gozo, sits a majestic fortified town known locally as the Cittadella. The Cittadella rests atop a steep hill with cliff faces on many sides. The natural defenses of the area as well as the spectacular views of the whole island have made it a very popular settlement location since Neolithic times.
3. The Wied il-Mielaħ Window
The Wied il-Mielaħ Window is a limestone natural arch on the north-western coast of the island of Gozo in Malta. It is located at the end of the valley Wied il-Mielaħ north of the village of Għarb.
4. Xwejni Salt Pans
On the north coastline of Gozo, just past Qbajjar Bay west of Marsalforn, the coast is characterized by beautiful rock-cut saltpans protruding into the sea. These 350-year-old salt pans, which are roughly three kilometers along the shoreline, are more than just picturesque. They are part of the centuries-old Gozitan practice of Sea-Salt production that has been handed down through some families for generations.
5. Ta’ Kola Windmill
Ta’ Kola Windmill is one of the few surviving windmills on the Maltese Islands dating back to the Knights’ Period. Its origins go back to 1725 during the magistracy of Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena (1722 to 1736). Nowadays, the windmill houses one of the largest known collections of tools, some of which were manufactured by the last miller who lived inside the mill. The site offers a glimpse into the traditional rural life of the locals during the past centuries.