Gozo island offers £1.80 pints, mild 20C weather and £35 flights

Gozo, Malta’s smaller sister island, is reachable by short ferries and is reported to have February temperatures around 16–20C; media reports also noted example one-way flights from London Stansted to Malta for £35 and local pints priced at about £1.80.

Gozo is Malta’s smaller sister island and is often described as quieter and less crowded than mainland Malta. The island is reached after flying into Malta and taking a short ferry — about 25 minutes from Cirkewwa or about 45 minutes from Valletta. Reports note that February and March temperatures commonly range from roughly 16C to 20C. Recent coverage cited an example one-way flight from London Stansted to Malta at £35 at the time of writing and mentioned drinks priced around £1.80 per pint. Notable details: - Access and travel: Reachable via Malta International Airport plus a short ferry from Cirkewwa (about 25 minutes) or Valletta (about 45 minutes). - Reported examples: Coverage noted a one-way London Stansted–Malta flight priced at £35 at the time of writing and local pints reported at about £1.80. - Climate and beaches: February–March temperatures are reported near 16–20C and the island has several beaches; Ramla Bay is designated as a Natura 2000 protected site and is described by Visit Gozo as remaining largely undeveloped. - Heritage sites: Gozo hosts the Ġgantija temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as the Ta' Kola Windmill and the restored Cittadella in Victoria (Rabat). - Food and wine: Coverage mentions food and wine tours, local cheeses produced from sheep and goat milk, and four restaurants listed in the Michelin guide. - Activities: Reported visitor activities include clifftop rambles, mountain biking, kayaking, cycling, and traditional farm practices such as milking sheep and goats. Summary: Gozo is presented as a compact island with natural beaches, historic sites and a range of outdoor and culinary experiences, and it is described as having lighter visitor numbers than mainland Malta. Undetermined at this time.