- Useful Telephone Numbers
- Currency, Banks and Exchange Money
- Weather
- Pharmacies
- Restaurants
- Local Dishes
- Buses
- Gozo Ferry Time Table
- Public Holidays
| Ambulance | 196 |
| Fire Emergency | 199 |
| Police | 191 |
| Gozo Channel | 21 556114 |
| Gozo Hospital | 21 561600 |
| Overseas Operators | 1152 |
| Telephone Faults | 133 |
| Time Check | 195 |
| Weather Forecast | 500 438 48 |
| Yellow Pages Helpline | 800 722 37 |
| Directory Enquires | 1182 |
| Go Mobile Enquires | 1187 |
| Vodafone Enquires | 1189 |
| Local Wardens | 21 565599 |
| Gozo Farmhouses Ltd. | 21 561280 |
Currency
Malta's Currency is the euro. One euro is divided into 100 euro cents. Notes in circulation come in €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500 denominations and there are €0.01, €0.02, €0.05, €0.10, €0.20, €0.50, €1 and €2 coins.
Banks and Exchange Money
There are four banks in Gozo - Bank of Valletta, HSBC, Lombard and APS.
Banks in Gozo open from Monday to Saturday between 8.30 and 13.30. Around the island there are several bank branches and ATM's from which one can withdraw Maltese currency at any time. One can find an ATM, in Victoria, Xlendi, Marsalforn, Nadur and Mgarr.
It is fairly easy to find parking near all bank locations, and you will never be more than a 10 minute away from the nearest bank.
It is possible to exchange foreign currency notes in banks, exchange bureaux and also 24-hour exchange machines. (There is one in Xlendi and another one in Marsalforn.) All major financial institutions will also cash travellers' cheques, though you will need to present your passport. Generally Banks offer the best rates for all currency transaction.
The major credit cards - Visa, Master Card, American Express are widely accepted to pay for accommodation, car rental, meals, and other purchases.
Malta’s climate is strongly influenced by the sea and is typical of the Mediterranean. The Islands have a very sunny climate with a daily average of five to six hours sunshine in mid-winter to more than 12 hours in summer. The climate in Gozo is warm and healthy. The temperature average 14C in winter and 32C in Summer.Kindly visit the Meteorological Office, Malta International Airport plc for a detailed weather report.
Pharmacy |
Address |
Telephone |
| Lauretana Pharmacy | 36, Mġarr Rd, Għajnsielem | 21563017 |
| Tony's Pharmacy | Qbajjar Rd, Marsalorn | 21563617 |
| Nadur Pharmacy | 28th April 1688 Sq, Nadur | 21563589 |
| St. Joseph Pharmacy | 28, St. Joseph Sq. Qala | 21555348 |
| Abela's Pharmacy | 42, De Soldanis Str, Victoria | 21556170 |
| Azzopardi Pharmacy | Capuchin's Str, Victoria | 21563233 |
| Batu Pharmacy | 38, Palm Str, Victoria | 21551814 |
| Castle Pharmacy | 2, Independence Sq. Victoria | 21556970 |
| Palm Pharmacy | 2, Palm Str, Victoria | 21558388 |
| Taċ-Ċawla Pharmacy | 'Marga' Dr. A. Tabone Str, Victoria | 21557819 |
| Joyce's Pharmacy | 8th September Ave. Xagħra | 21561486 |
| St. John's Pharmacy | 85, Independence Str, Xewkija | 21563052 |
Chemists are found throughout the Islands and are open during normal shopping hours.
On Sundays, chemists open on a roster from 07.30 until 11.00 in Gozo. One can check local Sunday newspapers for details of the roster.
| Grill 81 | Għajnsielem |
| Rexy Restaurant | Għajnsielem |
| Jeffrey's Restaurant | Għarb |
| Salvina Restaurant | Għarb |
| Arzella Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Chez Amand Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Da Luigi Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Dragon Chinese Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Horizon Restuarant | Marsalforn |
| Forchetta Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Il-Kaptan Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Kartell Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| L'Aragosta | Marsalforn |
| Lantern Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| La trattoria | Marsalforn |
| Marlene D | Marsalforn |
| Neptunes Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Odyssey Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Otters Bistro | Marsalforn |
| Pepermill Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Pepples Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Pierre's Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Pulena Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Qbajjar Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Simply Blues | Marsalforn |
| Smileys Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Smuggler's Cave Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Ta' Frenc Restaurant | Marsalforn |
| Tasty Options | Marsalforn |
| Tom's Tuck Inn | Marsalforn |
| Ankra Restaurant | Mġarr |
| Huan Yuan Cantonese Restaurant | Mġarr |
| Il-Kċina tal-Barrakka Restaurant | Mġarr |
| Manoel's Restaurant | Mġarr |
| Sea View Restaurant | Mġarr |
| Martin's Restaurant | Nadur |
| Xerri il-Bukkett Restaurant | Qala |
| L-Iskoll Restaurant | Sannat |
| Il-Girna Restaurant | Sannat |
| Atrium Wine Bar & Grill | Victoria |
| Brookies Restaurant | Victoria |
| Ċittadella Garden Restaurant | Victoria |
| Il-Ħnejja Restaurant | Victoria |
| La Stanza Restaurant | Victoria |
| Mao Xi Chinese Restaurant | Victoria |
| Panzier Restaurant | Victoria |
| Red Rose Restaurant | Victoria |
| Red Star Bar & Grill | Victoria (near Arkadia) |
| Tamarisk | Victoria |
| Ta' Rikardu | Victoria |
| Vinyard Restaurant | Victoria |
| Gesther Restaurant | Xaghra |
| Oleander Restaurant | Xaghra |
| Xixi Chinese Restaurant | Xaghra |
| Universal Sport Bar & Grill | Xewkija |
| Mariblu Restaurant | Xewkija |
| Churchill Restaurant | Xlendi |
| Da Manuel Restaurant | Xlendi |
| Ic-Cima Restaurant | Xlendi |
| It-Tmun Restaurant | Xlendi |
| Kenur Restaurant | Xlendi |
| Moby Dick Restaurant | Xlendi |
| Paradise Restaurant | Xlendi |
| Stone Crab Restaurant | Xlendi |
| Terrazzo Restaurant | Xlendi |
Gozo has a wide and varied selection of local dishes, the most popular are:
Imqarrun – Baked Macaroni
Ingredients: 500 grams macaroni, 1 raw egg, 3 tablespoons, of grated cheese (parmesan or similar).
For the Sauce: 125 grams minced pork, 125 grams minced beef, 2 tins peeled tomatoes pulp, 1 tablespoon tomato puree’, ½ glass of wine, large onion finely chopped, 3 cloves garlic, 3 bay leaves, olive oil, salt & pepper.
Method: Boil the macaroni leaving it well ‘al dente’ and when drained toss with one tablespoon of olive oil. Prepare the sauce in large low pan separately by lightly frying onion and garlic and minced meat. Add wine and bay leaves and let simmer. Then add tomatoes and puree’, salt, pepper and bring to the boil, then lower flame completely and let simmer for at least one hour stirring occasionally until thick. When cool mix the macaroni and sauce in an oiled dish mixing in the egg and cheese. Bake in oven, with a medium flame for at least half an hour or until the top browns nicely.
Torta tal-Lampuki – Lampuki Pie (local fish)
Ingredients: 400 grams flaky or puff pastry, 800 grams lampuki, 1 cauliflower, 250 grams Carrots, 2 lettuces, 12 black olives, 3 tomatoes peeled, seeded and chopped, 1 dessertspoon of tomato puree’, 2 onions, oil, salt & Pepper, 2 garlic cloves (crushed).
Method: Cut the fish into three-inch trenches. Stem or shallow fry. Do not over cook. Remove the bones of the fish and set aside.
In large size saucepan fry the finely chopped onions. Add the tomatoes and the tomato puree’, chopped cauliflower together with 250ml of fish stock and cook until the vegetables are tender. Add the chopped olives.
Lie a pie dish with ¾ of the pastry. Place half of the vegetables mixture into the pie dish and put the fish on it, cover the fish with the remaining pastry. With a pastry brush spread some beaten egg or milk and prick all over with a fork. Bake in a moderate oven until the pastry is golden brown.
Braġjoli – Beef Olives
Ingredients: 800 grams slices of topside beef, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley/dry thyme, 100 grams chopped ham, 2 eggs, 3 cloves garlic, 1 cupful breadcrumbs, salt & pepper, 1 cupful of red wine, 2 onions (thinly sliced), bay leaf.
Method: Fry the minced meat and bacon with garlic, mix in the breadcrumbs, parsley, salt & pepper. Blind with the eggs. Lay out the slices of meat and spread the mixture in each one. Roll meat and secure by tying up with string or toothpicks. Fry till colored all over. Meanwhile fry the onions, place the bragjoli on the onions add a glassful of red wine and bay leaf and simmer for about an hour.
Fenek bit-tewn u bl-Inbid – Rabbit cooked in garlic and wine
Ingredients: 1 rabbit per two persons, ½ bottle of red wine, 6 cloves garlic, 2 bay leaves, salt & pepper, oil for frying.
Method: Cut the rabbit into portions, cover these with the wine and marinate overnight. In a frying pan gently beat some oil and fry garlic. Fry the rabbit portions until brown on both sides. When rabbit is cooked pour in the wine marinade. Add the bay leaves and simmer gently till the rabbit is tender. The flesh should almost fall off the bone. Add peas during the last ten minutes.
In Gozo, the bus terminus is in Main Gate Street, Victoria. Buses in Gozo are grey with a central red band and show the route number on the front.
Gozo buses operate along circular routes, leaving from and returning to Victoria without scheduled stops at termini. A regular service runs to and from Mgarr, route 25, and is timed to coincide with the ferry timetable.
Bus Number |
Passes Through |
| 2 | Għarb - St. Lawrence |
| 14 | St. Lucia - Kerċem |
| 25 | Għajnsielem - Mġarr |
| 42 | Xewkija - Għajnsielem - Qala - Ramla - Nadur |
| 43 | Xewkija - Għajnsielem - Qala - Nadur |
| 50 | Munxar - Sannat |
| 61 | Ta' Pinu Church |
| 64 | Xagħra |
| 65 | Xagħra |
| 87 | Xlendi |
| 90 | Żebbuġ - Għasri |
| 91 | Żebbuġ - Għasri - Ta' Pinu - Għarb - San Lawrenz |
Gozo Ferry Time table 2 November 2009 - 23 May 2010
DepartureMġarr - Gozo |
DepartureĊirkewwa - Malta |
| 01:15 | 01:45 |
| 03:45 | 04:15 |
| 05:00 | 05:45 |
| 06:00 | 06:30 (Mondays only Exc. Public Holidays) |
| 06:30 (Mondays only Exc. Public Holidays) | 06:45 (Tuesday to Sunday Inc. Public Holidays) |
| 06:45 (Tuesday to Sunday Inc. Public Holidays) | 07:00 (Mondays only Exc. Public Holidays) |
| 07:00 (Mondays only Exc. Public Holidays) | 07:30 |
| 07:30 | 08:15 |
| 08:15 | 09:00 |
| 09:00 | 09:45 |
| 09:45 | 10:30 |
| 10:30 | 11:15 |
| 11:15 | 12:15* |
| 12:15* | 13:15* |
| 13:15* | 14:15 |
| 14:15 | 15:00 |
| 15:00 | 15:45 |
| 15:45 | 16:30 |
| 16:30 | 17:15 |
| 17:15 | 18:00 |
| 18:15 | 19:00 |
| 19:30 | 20:05 |
| 20:45 | 21:20 |
| 22:00 | 22:35 |
| 23:30 | 00:05 |
* On Fridays, Sundays andeve of and Public Holidyas the two trips schedules from Mgarr and Cirkewwa at *12:15hrs & *13:15hrs will be replaced by another three trips as indicated hereunder:
DepartureMġarr - Gozo |
DepartureĊirkewwa - Malta |
| 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:45 | 12:45 |
| 13:30 | 13:30 |
| 1st January | New Year's Day |
| 10 February | St. Paul's Shipwreck |
| 19th March | St. Joseph |
| 31st March | Freedom Day |
| March / April (date changes) | Good Friday |
| 1st May | Labour Day |
| 7th June | Sette Giugno |
| 29th June | St Peter and St Paul (L-Imnarja) |
| 15th August | The Assumption (Santa Marija) |
| 8th September | Our Lady of Victories |
| 21st September | Independence Day |
| 8th December | Immaculate Conception |
| 13th December |
Republic Day |
| 25th December | Christmas Day |
* Most shops will not open on these days.
