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Mountain biking on Gozo in beautiful Malta

We tried a full-day mountain bike tour in Gozo, Malta. We cycled along the coastline and experienced everything from dramatic cliffs to cosy fishing villages. We have to say that mountain biking in Gozo is the perfect way to experience the best this island has to offer.

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Tour with gozo adventures

We did our mountain bike tour with Gozo Adventures. A guide picked us up at the hotel Ta Cenc at 10am and after some safety information (like remembering that it's left-hand traffic!) we set off. We started on regular small roads, and then we arrived at the paths along the steep coastline ...

Gozo mountainbike — Nothing wrong with the view - Peter is ready with helmet and Nikon KeyMission 360

Fantastic nature

The best thing about cycling in Gozo is of course the amazing nature. It was most beautiful around the prehistoric temple where we stopped for our packed lunch. Here we could sit in the middle of the sea of flowers and look out over the dramatic coastline.

Att göra på Gozo är tex att se en grotta när man cyklar — The guide called this the "punic temple" - older than the Egyptian pyramids!

Gozo Malta — Water and a baguette with cheese and ham taste great with this view!

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Coffee and fishing boats in Xlendi

We also stopped for a coffee in the charming village of Xlendi, where you can see the classic and colourful Maltese fishing boats. The second image below is a 360 photo - move around the image with your mouse pointer or turn your phone to see Xlendi!

Traditionell maltesisk båt i Xlendi — Traditional Maltese boat in Xlendi

Who can mountain bike in Gozo?

A mountain bike tour in Gozo is for anyone who is fit enough to ride a bike. The tour is tailored to the ability and preferences of the participants, ranging from a leisurely ride with plenty of breaks to a more intense tour with a faster pace and more challenging terrain.

If you just want a cosy tour and don't feel very fit, we recommend booking a half-day tour instead of a full-day tour... Please note that the second picture below is a 360 photo!

I had a bit of trouble understanding all the gears ... but it went well anyway!

Things to consider

If you also want to go mountain biking in Gozo, here are some tips:

The best time for cycling is from October to May. During the summer it can be too hot.
Take comfortable clothes for the weather and a small rucksack. A thin wind or rain jacket that can be put on or taken off as needed is a good idea.
Bring a bottle of water (during full-day tours, a picnic lunch including water is included).
Don't forget your camera! The nature is really beautiful! Yes, and then the villages, boats and churches ...

Med mountainbike på Gozo — Pause for photography ...

More things to do in Gozo and Malta

What else is there to do in Gozo? Gozo is a green and leafy island with beautiful scenery and a beautiful and interesting capital city. There are good opportunities for both outdoor activities and more cultural activities. Please read more:

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Helena

10 April 2017 6:00

Malta

adventure, outdoor life, nature, sport

Helena

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Britt-Marie Lundgren says:

What a great day you had and what views. Cycling or hiking are really perfect ways to experience new destinations. Thanks to you, Malta has become a new item on our bucket list.

10 April 2017 - 7:25

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  Helena says:
  
  Agreed! Cycling was a great way to experience the beautiful nature of Gozo! And we can definitely recommend Malta as a holiday destination! 🙂
  
  10 April 2017 - 9:52
  
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Lennart says:

Great pictures.

10 April 2017 - 7:29

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LinizTravel says:

Oh it looks super lovely!!!! Would have loved to do it! Maybe next time?! Really nice pictures! Thanks for a very nice weekend together! Hugs

10 April 2017 - 7:47

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  Helena says:
  
  Thank you! Great that we got some time together in Malta 🙂 And glad you like our pictures!
  
  10 April 2017 - 9:53
  
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Anita Malta says:

Here I must say that I am first impressed by your fantastic pictures! Beautiful Malta with the little gem Gozo really comes into its own and you are so good at showing it, both in words and pictures.
I would love to try a mountain bike, an excellent way to get around. Too bad Lasse doesn't think the same thing, never understood why he refuses to get on a bike 😉.
Do not know if I missed something but read a comment at BP where Susjos writes that she met Helena at Arlanda. Have you already gone home? Feels like you just came to the island but time goes fast.
Anyway, have a good time wherever you are and take care of each other. Hugs to you both 🙂

10 April 2017 - 8:03

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  Helena says:
  
  Glad you like our pictures! 🙂 Bicycle was a nice way to experience nature! But understand that it is difficult if you think differently ... 😉 Yes, the trip was only four days (Thursday - Sunday). Would have liked to stay longer ... But it was intense, so we have a lot left to blog about! 🙂
  
  10 April 2017 - 9:56
  
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Nils-Åke Hansson says:

What a weekend you must have had. Such nice pictures

10 April 2017 - 8:11

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  Helena says:
  
  Truly a wonderful trip! Glad you like our pictures 🙂 🙂
  
  10 April 2017 - 10:44
  
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Kors och Tvärs says:

Such beautiful nature. The fishing boats are super nice, you get a little happy when you see them.

10 April 2017 - 8:22

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  Helena says:
  
  Love the colours of the fishing boats! And that they have eyes in the front 🙂
  
  10 April 2017 - 10:45
  
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Ama de casa says:

GAAHHH!!! So ... Never in LIFE that I would have cycled there! FY so close to the edge ...

But so incredibly beautiful! I would definitely have taken a walk. But a bit further in from the cliff... 🙂 🙂

10 April 2017 - 9:22

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  Helena says:
  
  Haha, I was a bit brave, wasn't I? 🙂 However, it was only short distances that were close to the cliff, so if you wanted to, you could lead the bike there 🙂
  
  10 April 2017 - 10:46
  
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Carina says:

Great pictures and great info. Going with my daughter to Gozo in June and Malta for a few days. Staying in Xlendi. Is it possible to rent from there on site or should you book from home? Do you cycle in a group?

10 April 2017 - 9:37

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  Helena says:
  
  How wonderful that you are going to Malta and Gozo! My understanding is that they require at least 2 people to organise a full day tour and at least 3 people to organise a half day tour. They take a maximum of 10 people on a guide. I would email them and ask if you need to book. Contact details can be found here: http://www.gozoadventures.com/contact-us
  
  10 April 2017 - 19:13
  
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Marina says:

What lovely views! Love the colourful boats, they are so beautiful.

10 April 2017 - 11:42

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  Helena says:
  
  Can only agree! Wonderful colours 🙂
  
  10 April 2017 - 19:13
  
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Anette says:

What great pictures you show.
This must have been a real adventure trip, so much fun you had in just a few days.
Wonderful.

10 April 2017 - 12:55

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  Helena says:
  
  Yes, a real adventure trip! Have not even had time to write about everything we have done yet 😉.
  
  10 April 2017 - 19:14
  
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BP says:

What absolutely wonderful pictures from Gozo! What nature! Like Ama, I had probably also skipped the mountain bike but hiked around there;-)
And I had a good laugh - Peter with the camera on his helmet looks like an ant with an antenna;-)

PS. So much fun that you / you met Susjos. The world is small. but oh so exciting:-) DS.

10 April 2017 - 17:47

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Helena says:

The nature is fantastic and makes itself good for photos (even though it was a bit grey) 🙂 And yes, then heavenly fun that I met Susjos in the end. Thanks to you, one may well say! 🙂

10 April 2017 - 18:01

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Deciree says:

I just think: Wow what fitness you have who cycle there:-) Great pictures.

10 April 2017 - 18:15

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  Helena says:
  
  You would at least get good fitness if you did that all the time...! 😉
  
  11 April 2017 - 6:17
  
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Matts Torebring says:

Quote: "Nothing wrong with the view - Peter is ready with a helmet". I almost got dizzy just looking down at the picture.

10 April 2017 - 19:49

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  Helena says:
  
  Steep cliffs here and there! 😉
  
  11 April 2017 - 6:18
  
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köksblandare nivito says:

Nice pictures 🙂

11 April 2017 - 0:17

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KajsaLisa says:

That looked like fun.

12 April 2017 - 11:47

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Mountain biking on Gozo in beautiful Malta

Tour with gozo adventures

Fantastic nature

Coffee and fishing boats in Xlendi

Who can mountain bike in Gozo?

Things to consider

More things to do in Gozo and Malta

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