Unspoilt by mass tourism, Gozo is the ideal island retreat and yet, just south of Sicily, it is within easy reach of many major European capitals. With its green hillsides and plains, spectacular coastline and rock formations, deep crystal clear seas and hidden rocky coves, Gozo is a romantic and fascinating hideaway for those wanting a break from the pressures of modern living.

Year-round warm sunshine and a perfect climate have made Gozo an attractive prospect for thousands of years. Nearly 7,000 years after the first settlers arrived, Kempinski Private Residences San Lawrenz Gozo will appeal to those who still appreciate the slow, relaxed quality of life on the island.

Major airlines have scheduled flights to Malta.  From the airport, a 45-minute scenic drive brings you to the Ferry Terminal, and after a 20-minute ferry ride through the Maltese Archipelago you arrive in Gozo. San Lawrenz is just a 15-minute drive from the ferry port, through countryside and picturesque villages.

Around 4,500 years ago skilled Neolithic architects were constructing an extraordinary collection of temples on Malta and Gozo – some of the oldest and most impressive freestanding structures of the ancient world. The Greek poet Homer decided that his legendary hero Odysseus should live on Gozo, and named it Calypso’s Isle after one of his sweethearts. The Cave of Calypso at Ramla Bay is a favourite with visitors to the island.

Gozo has some of the best deep-water swimming, diving and snorkelling in Europe. Its clear waters and dramatic rock formations of The Blue Hole make the bay of Dwerja and its inland sea one of the most fascinating dive-sites in the Mediterranean.