Baron Gozo Blog

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…

These days it’s common for family members to live far apart, maybe even in different countries. And this can create a strong wish for a big reunion from time to time – whether it’s getting together to celebrate a special birthday, wedding anniversary, or maybe Christmas. Gozo sits in the middle of the Mediterranean between mainland Europe and Africa and has been a meeting point for different cultures for thousands of years – from the first Sicilian farmers who settled here in 5,000 BC through the Ottomans and Knights of Malta, right up to the French and British. So it’s…

Although there is no airport on Gozo, there are now more flights than ever to Malta from all across Europe and once there, it is simply a matter of catching the ferry across to lovely Mġarr Harbour on Gozo. And Baron Holiday Homes offers a great airport transfer service to make the start of your holiday on Gozo as simple and hassle-free as possible.   Latest new routes to Malta We previously wrote about several new routes to Malta by several European airlines in our blog post 2018 – The year you discover the delights of gorgeous Gozo! And now…

Share your memory of Gozo with a photo and a caption to win a stay at this beautiful holiday home in Gozo. Describe your #LovingGozo memory with a photo and caption for your best chance of winning. Use the hashtag #LovingGozo to post your photo on your Instagram  page or post to our Facebook pages. You may also submit your photo by clicking here. Don’t forget to share your memories with friends and family. Competition closes on August 31st 2018 at midnight. Ts and Cs apply (see below).   #LovingGozo Instagram and Facebook contest Terms & Conditions The #LovingGozo contest is open to all those aged 18 and…

Gozo is only a small island but it’s still possible to miss out some of the best bits during your holiday here. All visitors to Gozo arrive at Mġarr Harbour on the south side of the island and everyone will pass through the island’s capital, Victoria (Rabat) at some point as all roads meet here. The beautiful red sandy beaches of Ramla and San Blas Bay are on the east side of Gozo and on the west you have the stunning coastline of Dwerja Bay to explore. But what about Gozo’s northern coast? We think if you’re planning a holiday…

Header image: VisitGozo.com The latest event to be added to Gozo’s vibrant spring calendar – Gozo Alive – was launched in May 2018 and is set to become an annual extravaganza showcasing what makes Gozo such a great holiday destination. Lasting three days, from 18 – 20 May, Gozo Alive comprised an action-packed programme of activities to give visitors to the island a real taste of what Gozo has to offer – from music, fashion and dance, to historical re-enactments, exhibitions, and abseiling sessions! Extra ferry services between Malta and Gozo brought more than 54,000 visitors to the island over…

 Header image courtesy of VisitGozo.com If you’re on holiday in Gozo during the summer festa season you will be made very welcome by the locals. We recommend you take advantage of being on the island at this joyful time and experience the unique blend of faith, street parades, music, food and fireworks that a Gozo village festa can offer. The summer festa season on Gozo runs from the end of May to mid-September as individual villages across Gozo take turns to celebrate their local patron saints with a feast (festa), lasting up to five days. Many of our rental properties…

Header photo credit: Christine Schembri People come to Gozo for a variety of reasons – to enjoy the Mediterranean sun, to explore the sights, to experience a village festa, indulge in outdoor activities, and to simply relax with family and friends. With more than 20 years’ experience in providing high quality self-catering apartments, villas and farmhouses on Gozo, Baron Holiday Homes understands that your time away on holiday is precious and you want to make the most of every single minute here – that’s why we created the Baron Experience. Our services start from the moment you book a Baron…