My Holidays in Malta, Mgarr in Gozo

Posted on January 21, 2018 | 16 Comments

“Gozo remained an utterly private place and lucky the man who could find the key, turn the lock and vanish inside.” – Nicholas Monserrat

This was the port of Mgarr in 1997 when I first visited…

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16 responses to “My Holidays in Malta, Mgarr in Gozo”

Gunta | January 21, 2018 at 6:31 am | Reply

Love the mix of bright, primary colors they often use!

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- Andrew Petcher | January 21, 2018 at 8:27 am | Reply
  
  The work well in the bright sunshine of the island Gunta!
  
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Sue | January 21, 2018 at 12:00 pm | Reply

I presume it doesn’t look like that now!!

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- Andrew Petcher | January 21, 2018 at 1:39 pm | Reply
  
  It actually isn’t that different Sue, fewer fishing boats and more pleasure craft, a huge ferry terminal but away from the front little seems to have changed!
  
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  - Sue | January 21, 2018 at 1:53 pm |
    
    Oh, that sounds OK, then!
    
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Life of Hoi | January 21, 2018 at 2:27 pm | Reply

Great post! Would love to visit there!
Check my travel blog https://lifeofhoi.blog/

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gaiainaction | January 21, 2018 at 3:42 pm | Reply

I was particularly happy with the old photo of the harbour, the Luzzu boats look so lovely, they are still there but less so and they are dwarfed by the many pleasure yachts. But I still see them go out fishing every day and it is still very picturesque to see. Overcast here today but it has been a great winter here so far.

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- Andrew Petcher | January 21, 2018 at 4:35 pm | Reply
  
  It is a picture from a guidebook that I bought in Malta in 1997 and it has some wonderful pictures from 20-30 years ago.
  My grandchildren are applying the pressure to return to Malta again this year, it is their firm favourite!
  
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  - gaiainaction | January 21, 2018 at 6:39 pm |
    
    I don’t blame them one bit Andrew 🙂
    
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thegreydivorceeblog | January 21, 2018 at 3:47 pm | Reply

That picture of the port of Mgarr is stunning! It could be a post card.

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- Andrew Petcher | January 21, 2018 at 4:35 pm | Reply
  
  A good spot. Actually it is a picture from a guide book that I bought in Malta in 1997!
  
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Curt Mekemson | January 21, 2018 at 11:01 pm | Reply

You inspired me to go and check out the Google photos of Gozo, Andrew. I was impressed! One more reason to head for the Malta area. –Curt

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- Andrew Petcher | January 22, 2018 at 7:59 am | Reply
  
  I need to get in touch with Gozo Tourist Board to claim my commission!
  
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wetanddustyroads | February 6, 2022 at 10:20 am | Reply

Mgarr didn’t change much since 1997 (well, until I last saw it in 2013) … maybe less of the smaller boats, but the background looks as I remember it. That’s probably why I love Gozo!

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- Andrew Petcher | February 6, 2022 at 11:11 am | Reply
  
  I really like Gozo, a little more relaxed than Malta.
  
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  - wetanddustyroads | February 6, 2022 at 1:47 pm |
    
    Yes, that’s why we probably spent a weekend on Gozo the second time we visited Malta … Gozo is indeed more laid backed!
    
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