Gozo - The Isle of Calypso

In the past there has been a helicopter service between Malta and Gozo, and a bridge has been mooted and construction was even under way until the strength of the protests (from Gozitans) became so strong that the project was abandoned. Nowadays the ferry is the main route between Malta and it's smaller greener sister island Gozo.

Gozo earns it's nickname 'Isle of Calypso' since it is considered by many to be the geographical location of 'Ogygia' the mythological island controlled by the nymph Calypso from Homer's Odyssey. In the myth, Odysseus was detained on Ogygia as as a prisoner by Calypso for seven years.
The island itself boasts many interesting sights and an interesting contrast to the hustle and bustle of it's neighbour Malta.

The capital city of Victoria (Rabat) is well worth a visit for it's architecture and views of the surrounding countryside, not to be confused with Malta's own 'Rabat' (the word means 'fortress' hence both towns are similar in that they are walled).

Gozo's main claim to fame lies in the Ggantija temples which are believed to be not only the oldest religious structures, but actually the world's oldest free-standing structures, even pre-dating Stonehenge and the pyramids. Sadly I have not (yet) visited this site so I do not (yet) have any pictures to share with you...