| Cinema
The Citadel Cinemas (tel 21559955) project two different
films every evening. Audience tends to increase considerably on week-ends.
Films are British, American and European.
Driving in Malta & Gozo
Car hire can be a fairly inexpensive and enjoyable way to see
the island and you can also take your hired car to Malta if
you wish.
If you have not pre-booked a vehicle, our school
administrator will arrange this for you. You will need to produce an
International driver’s license. Comprehensive insurance, local
taxes, collision and theft damage waiver are all included in the price.
You will have to pay locally for fuel and any extra driver coverage
or additional personal accident Insurance that is required.
Please
don’t forget that strict laws and high penalties
for drinking and driving are enforced. Seatbelts are compulsory (also
on the back seats) and must be worn at all times. Carry your drivers’ license,
insurance, passport and rental documents with you when driving. Many
petrol stations are closed on Sundays and only a few stations offer
24 hour self service machines, so ensure that you have fuel for the
weekend.
The standard of main roads is good, but rural
lanes can be very uneven and it is easy to get lost, even on an island
as small as Gozo! Maps are available from the school administrator,
newsagents, bookshops and your car rental operator.
Please
observe parking regulations in Gozo and Malta .
Any vehicles parked illegally will either be clamped, towed away
or get ticketed. Tickets have to be paid within 7 days at the local
council. Cars will be towed away if parked in any “Tow Away
Zone”.
Bicycles & Scooters are also
a great way to enjoy the island and the school administrator can
assist you in securing a safe and well-maintained two-wheeler.
In
case of a road accident please contact the local wardens.
Swimming
Swimming is free almost everywhere. On Gozo, the best sandy beach
is at Ramla Bay. Isolated San Blass Bay is unspoiled. You can also
swim at the Inland Sea (Dwerja), Marsalforn, Xlendi Bay, and at Hondoq
ir-Rummien, Qala. Water sports are available at several locations
Climate
|
Hours
of |
Rainfall |
Temperature Celsius ° |
Sea Temperature |
Month |
sunshine |
in mm. |
Max. |
Min. |
Celsius ° |
January |
5.46 |
90.1 |
15.1 |
9.5 |
14.5 |
February |
6.36 |
60.8 |
15.3 |
9.3 |
14.5 |
March |
7.33 |
44.7 |
16.5 |
10.2 |
15.5 |
April |
8.46 |
24 |
18.8 |
11.9 |
16.1 |
May |
9.99 |
8.9 |
23.1 |
15.1 |
18.4 |
June |
11.23 |
3.8 |
27.4 |
18.6 |
21.1 |
July |
12.15 |
0.9 |
30.2 |
21.2 |
24.5 |
August |
11.36 |
8.8 |
30.6 |
21.8 |
25.6 |
September |
9.00 |
40.4 |
27.8 |
20.4 |
25.00 |
October |
7.22 |
123.6 |
23.8 |
17.2 |
22.2 |
November |
6.5 |
76.8 |
20 |
13.9 |
19.5 |
December |
5.2 |
100.2 |
16.6 |
11.1 |
16.7 |
See more on Gozo Weather
Fishing
Depending on the time of year and which fish are currently being caught
around the islands, a fishing trip can be arranged for you, through our leisure
coordinator, which will provide you with hours of fun, scenery, and maybe
even a prize catch or two.
Walking
Gozo is hillier than Malta and offers good rural walks.
See the map given in your welcome pack for suggested routes.
Water Sports & Diving
Water sports and activities are
offered in specific beaches around Gozo. You can enjoy some excellent
snorkelling in the crystal clear waters and you can also hire jet
skis or boats from merchants along the coast. Check with the B.E.L.S.
administrator to et more information about any of these activities.
The water around Gozo offers some of the best diving in the Mediterranean,
combined with excellent underwater scenery and a warm sea temperature. Recommended
sites in Gozo are Dwerja Point, Reqqa Point and Mgarr ix-Xini. The water
is also clear enough for snorkelling. Equipment can be bought or rented locally.
Costs are reasonable and a full range of PADI (Professional Association of
Diving Instructors) and BSAC (British Sub-Aqua Club) courses are available
from beginner to dive leader standard.
A Medical certificate of
fitness is required before you start any diving course. The school administrator
can arrange this. Please remember that you must have adequate Insurance cover
before diving.
For more information on diving please visit Moby
Dives
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