Mgarr Holidays

There’s a relaxed nightlife in Mgarr for couples to enjoy.

The restaurants in Mgarr are some of the finest in Gozo and it’s easy to find somewhere special for a romantic dinner out.

Couples will especially like the candle-lit terrace at It-Tmun Mgarr restaurant, which serves exquisite fresh seafood and vegetarian meals. See the Mgarr Restaurants Pod below for more info.

There are a couple of bars open late in Mgarr where you can enjoy the warm Maltese evenings over a glass of local wine.

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A couple of kilometres east, and easily reachable by a water-taxi from the harbour, or a 2 hour walk around the coast is the beautiful beach of Ramla Bay.

Ramla's Bay has golden sands, bright azure waters and lots of historic sites closeby.

There are a number of excellent hotels in Gozo for couples.

Marsalforn has a free water taxi transfer to Mgarr and is also home to the 4-star Hotel Calypso. Couples can enjoy the wonderful rooftop pool and its gorgeous views of the sea, as well as a choice of excellent hotels.

The 3-star Downtown Hotel in Victoria is a great choice for couples who want to explore all of Gozo. It’s close to the historic Citadel in Victoria town and has an outdoor pool and sun terrace.

You can take a romantic day trip to Comino Island’s Blue Lagoon. The warm aquamarine waters are dazzling here and the bay has some cosy cafes where you can grab lunch.

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This traditional Xerri il-Bukkett restaurant is situated on the outer edge of Mgarr and boasts an incredible view of the island and ocean.

There are a number of terraces where you can enjoy the spectacular view over a meal of swordfish or fried rabbit.

There’s also a pub area where locals and tourists can enjoy an informal drink together. There’s even a special room where you can challenge the older locals to a game of Bocci.

• Address: Triq iz Zewwieqa, Mgarr, Gozo
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One of the most highly recommended restaurants in Mgarr is Tmun Mgarr.

It serves an exquisite menu of fusion dishes, combining the best of Maltese, British and Italian flavours.

The pretty décor adds to the elegant atmosphere of the restaurant, which is located just back from the harbour.

Enjoy dishes such as tempura prawns, fillet steak, Scottish clams, wild mushroom tartlets and swordfish carpaccio.

• Triq Martino Garces, Mgarr, Gozo
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Fort Chambray also rests on the hilltop above Mgarr.

The Fort was built by the legendary Knights of the Order of St John at the start of the 1700’s.

With the fortifications in place, Mgarr was meant to become the main town of Gozo (instead of Victoria), but the plan didn’t work out as the Knights Order weakened during the 18th century.

The Knights of St John also built the watch tower at Mgarr Ix-Xini which guards the entrance to the small harbour there.

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A couple of miles into the centre of Gozo from Mgarr and you’ll find the biggest town of the island, Victoria (formally Rabat).

The main attraction in Victoria is the famous Citadel – built after an earthquake that destroyed the town’s church.

There are plenty of shops to be found in Victoria, as well as a number of interesting museums, including The Natural Science Museum, The Folklore Museum and the Old Prisons.

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There are plenty of natural and man-made attractions to discover in Gozo, all within easy reach of Mgarr.

The Ggantija Temples are part of Malta and Gozo’s famous Megalithic Temples which pre-date the Pyramids and Stone Henge.

The Azure Window on the east coast is a beautiful cliff archway that has been formed by natural weathering of the coast by sea and wind.

Ramla Bay, just a few kilometres from Mgarr is Gozo’s prettiest sandy beach, with red-gold sands and bright blue waters.

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