Beach guide
Gozo beaches
Gozo's beaches are smaller and quieter than Malta's. Ramla Bay and San Blas have red sand; most of the rest are rocky coves, fjord-like inlets such as Mġarr ix-Xini and Wied il-Għasri, and harbour villages like Xlendi and Marsalforn.
Gozo is exposed to the open sea on most sides, so check the conditions before you set off: a northerly or north-easterly roughens Ramla, San Blas and Marsalforn, while a north-westerly hits Dwejra and Xlendi.
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Every beach in Gozo
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1 Ramla Ħamra Bay
Ramla Bay (Ramla l-Ħamra), Gozo: the island's biggest red-sand beach, with Blue Flag status, lifeguards in summer, sunbed hire and buses from Mġarr.
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2 San Blas Bay
San Blas Bay, Nadur: a small red-sand beach in Gozo reached down a very steep road, with a summer kiosk and clear water for snorkelling.
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3 Ħondoq ir-Rummien
Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Qala: small sandy cove facing Comino, popular for snorkelling. Road from Mġarr, bus 303, parking and kiosk info.
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4 Xlendi Bay
Xlendi Bay, Gozo: a sheltered inlet with a small beach, rock swimming and good snorkelling. Buses 306 and 330, parking and local tips.
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5 Dahlet Qorrot
Daħlet Qorrot, Nadur, Gozo: a small bay with boathouses, clear water for snorkelling, limited parking and a 2 km walk from bus 303.
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6 Mġarr ix-Xini
Mġarr ix-Xini, Gozo: sheltered pebble inlet near Xewkija, good for snorkelling and diving. Steep road, parking, food and what to expect.
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7 Dwejra Inland Sea
Dwejra Inland Sea, Gozo: a calm pebble lagoon for swimming and snorkelling, tunnel boat trips, free parking and bus 311 from Victoria.
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8 Marsalforn Bay
Marsalforn Bay, Gozo: small town beach with rocky swimming towards Qbajjar. Buses 310 and 322, parking and snorkelling tips.
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9 Xwejni Bay
Xwejni Bay, Gozo: a shallow, calm bay by the salt pans near Marsalforn. Bus 310, parking, facilities and swimming tips.
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10 Wied il-Għasri
Wied il-Għasri, Gozo: a narrow gorge with a tiny pebble beach and calm-day snorkelling. Steps, parking, bus 309 and what to bring.
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11 Ramla taż-Żewwieqa
Ramla taż-Żewwieqa: a small, quiet swimming spot at Mġarr Harbour, Gozo, a short walk from the ferry, with toilets and showers nearby.
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12 Xatt L-Aħmar
Xatt l-Aħmar, Għajnsielem: a quiet rocky bay in Gozo known for its scuttled-ferry dive sites. Road access, parking and swimming tips.
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13 Azure Window
Swimming at the old Azure Window site in Dwejra, Gozo: the Blue Hole, free parking, bus 311 and when the sea is too rough to swim.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best beach in Gozo?
Ramla Bay is Gozo's biggest and most popular sandy beach. San Blas is smaller and steeper to reach, and Ħondoq ir-Rummien and Daħlet Qorrot are favourites for snorkelling.
Are there sandy beaches in Gozo?
Yes: Ramla Bay and San Blas Bay both have red-gold sand, and Xlendi and Ħondoq ir-Rummien have small sandy areas. Most other swimming spots in Gozo are rocky or pebbly.
Can you swim at the Azure Window?
The Azure Window collapsed in 2017, but you can still swim at Dwejra by the Blue Hole and in the Inland Sea when the sea is calm. Avoid it in north-westerly or westerly winds.