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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