Baron Gozo Blog

As Christmas and the New Year celebrations fade and winter tightens its grip, why not start to plan your next holiday in the sun? We think you’ll love our gorgeous little island of Gozo. Average summer temperatures on Gozo are around 25-27°C and we’re surrounded by the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. There are some lovely beaches and Gozo’s secluded coves and bays are perfect for swimming, snorkelling, and diving. Summer is also Festa time, with villages all over Gozo taking it in turns to celebrate their saint’s days with music, dancing, food and fireworks. And music lovers will enjoy sampling everything…

As Christmas and New Year come and go, the hard work of getting through winter begins. One way to brighten the gloom of grey skies is to start thinking about your next Gozo holiday. Spring arrives early on Gozo. And as well as longer and warmer sunny days, you can enjoy lots of cultural activities that characterise spring on our lovely island. In February Gozo’s countryside bursts into a riot of colour with blooming wild flowers and shrubs. It’s also carnival time with a choice of organised parades or the unique craziness of Nadur’s Spontaneous Carnival. Throughout March Gozo celebrates…

We’re excited about the upcoming 2019 holiday season on Gozo as we’ve recently added two new villa properties to our rental list and improved our in-house services in response to our guests’ suggestions. Now there are even more reasons to choose a Baron Holiday Home for your next holiday on Gozo.   New Baron Holiday Homes The new properties are finished to our usual high standard and offer a full range of amenities, including a private swimming pool. Rebbiegha Holiday Home is a three-bedroom (sleeps 6) property in the lovely village of Qala in the south eastern corner of Gozo,…

As autumn turns into winter in northern Europe, the days get shorter and colder and it’s time to wrap up warm and get comfy. Winter means fewer salads and more hearty, warming dishes to sustain us through the chilly weather. Gozitan cuisine is well-known for it’s hearty stews and soups so we asked local chef, food writer and photographer Claire Borg if she would share a warming recipe with us, to help you recreate the authentic taste of Gozo at home. Cooking and enjoying an authentic Gozitan dish might even get you in the mood for thinking about booking your…

You may only think of holidaying on Gozo during the sun-soaked summer months. But our lovely island makes a great destination for a winter break – and especially over the Christmas period. From early December through to the new year Gozo celebrates Christmas in unique style with a festive mix of social and religious events held all across the island. Lights sparkle in houses, churches and village streets and you’ll see nativity scenes everywhere. Our blog post You’ll Love Celebrating Christmas on Gozo gives you a taste of what to expect. So, if you’re thinking about a Christmas break this…

We know that people visiting Gozo often fall in love with our beautiful gem of an island because they tend to come back for holidays time after time – some of our regular guests have been staying with us for more than ten years. We also have a group of European ex-pats who have made Gozo their home and happily live here all year round. For others, Gozo has become a much-loved second home and they often invest in a property rather than booking a rental property every time they visit.   Our property management service Those people who have…

If you’ve visited Gozo you’ll know that Gozo has some spectacular natural sights, such as the towering cliffs of Ta’ Cenc, as well as some fascinating ancient heritage, including the 5,000 year-old UNESCO World Heritage Ġgantija temple complex and the medieval Citadel. But Gozo also has some lesser-known attractions including some small museums which you might otherwise overlook. We’ve chosen five intriguing examples that are well worth a visit and help to provide a deeper insight into Gozo’s past.   Kelinu Grima Maritime Museum Address: Parish Street, Nadur, Gozo Tel: (+356) 21565226, (+356) 21551649 Entrance fees: €2 for adults &…

Thursday 27 September 2018 is World Tourism Day and the focus for this year is on how digital technology has led to innovation in tourism to benefit tourists and local communities alike. Baron Holiday Homes has been offering high quality holiday rental properties on Gozo for more than 20 years with the aim of providing memorable holiday experiences. As a local operator on a small island, we have also always been mindful of our role in the local community. This blog post celebrates World Tourism day by exploring Baron Holiday Homes’ actions to reduce its carbon footprint. When you book…

Music plays an important role in Gozo’s cultural life. From village festas in the summer to Christmas masses in winter, and from the carnival celebrations in February to the religious processions at Easter time, you’ll always find music and singing. And there’s plenty of Gozo Nightlife To Keep Young People Dancing throughout the summer months too. On top of this, Gozo has a rich tradition of hosting a wide range of music events from one-off events and concerts right up to large-scale annual festivals that attract thousands of international visitors each year. Whatever time of year you book your Gozo…

You can taste Gozo’s fascinating history in its cuisine, which combines influences from all over the Mediterranean – including North African, Sicilian, and French. Our blog post Our Guide To A Gozo Taste Experience provides an insight into our tasty, locally-produced bread, pastries, cheese, fruit, vegetables and fish, as well as the delicious range of boutique beer, wines, organic sea-salt, olive oil, honey and preserves that you can enjoy while on holiday on Gozo. As well as getting a taste for Gozitan cuisine, visitors to the island can also get involved in various agritourism activities such as guided estate tours…