Gozo and Camino are the northern islands in the Malta archipeligo. Gozo is smaller than Malta’s main island and more rural – only about 30,000 people live there. Camino is even smaller and is uninhabited. Both are accessible only by ferry. We spent a weekend at an AirBnB in San Lawrenz at the western end of Gozo.

Let’s hop on the ferry to Gozo!

First stop is an artisan village in San Lawrenz. The photos and videos are a few of the many shops and studios. The first is glasswork which Malta is known for.

There is a shop selling hand made lace but we were not allowed to photograph inside the shop except for the pile of sweaters in the yarn room.

Here’s a peek at the biggest, fanciest resort in all of Malta. It is called the Kempinski and it is here in Gozo.

That evening we went into the city of Victoria to see a production the opera “Il Trovatore” best known for the Anvil Chorus!

To see the theater click on the video below.

There is a beautiful garden near the Opera House – the Villa Rundle Gardens.

Also in Victoria is the World Heritage Site, the Citadel. This is the fortified old city from the 17th century elevated on a hill with stunning views of the countryside. Click on the photo to activate the video.

Off to the Blue Lagoon in Camino!

We finished up our wonderful weekend with hiking in the cliffs of San Lawrenz and down the road past the stone quarries to a beautiful sunset in San Lawrenz. Due west of San Lawrenz (Gozo) about 125 miles over the Mediterranean is Tunisia.

Next week – harbors and boats.

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4 responses to “Weekend in Gozo and and the Blue Lagoon of Camino”

  1. Denise Maurer Avatar
    Denise Maurer

    So much to explore. Thank you for sharing. The Gozo glass was extraordinary!

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  2. info0d4b2fee1b6 Avatar
    info0d4b2fee1b6

    WOW – You 2 look fantastic, relaxed and happy. Love the photos, the cats, trumpet vines, and azure water! You make wise choices, glad you are there!

    We are fine, just spent 3 nights in NYC at our home away from home, The Washington Square Hotel —went to a mail art “meet-up” at Katz Deli. Nice to see artists I have exchanged mail art with over the years. Also saw a Paul Klee Show at the Jewish Museum and had blini with red caviar, saw 2 different sets of friends, a couple from my Skidmore/Saratoga days and 3 friends we met in Venice who live in the East Village. We hosted a brunch for them at the Marlton Hotel French restaurant. We call our occasional gatherings “Venice West”

    Currently in several shows (posted on facebook) and another in Cooperstown coming up – invitational small works group show.

    It is a glorious spring here, and early. I have already planted parsley, rosemary, marigolds and heavenly blue morning glories!

    HAPPY ADVENTURES to you!

    Willie and Tom

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  3. Keith Mabie Avatar
    Keith Mabie

    love the blue water and howclear it is.When are you both jumping off the big rock into the water? I know. never. ha ha looks like plenty of sightseeing left too explore.enjoy. thanks for the videos.

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  4. Judy B Moore Avatar
    Judy B Moore

    Wow! I’m just now trying to catch up with the week past! So, I rewatched all the videos and poured over the shops, views, blue lagoon and opera. Hard to know what I enjoyed the most! Do you know what is being grown on the terraces? I love the personalized tour but miss you. Can we squeak out a brief time when you are here in June?

    Meantime, Hugs and best Wishes, Judy

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