Malta's smaller, greener sister island, with salt pans, sea caves and sleepy villages. Here's what Gozo is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
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May, June, September and October are warm without being too hot. July and August are hot and Maltese families come over at weekends. Winter is mild but can be windy, and some boat trips stop.
A wide red-sand beach with gentle water, one of the few sandy beaches on the island.
The walled citadel above Victoria, with views across the whole island from its ramparts.
Stone temples older than Stonehenge and the pyramids, with a small museum.
A grid of rock-cut salt pans by the sea, still worked by local families in summer.
Small boats take you through a tunnel in the cliff out to the open sea and the caves beyond.
Take a boat to the clear, shallow lagoon on Comino. Go early or late, as it's very busy at midday.
Yes, for a slower holiday. It's safe and quiet, English is widely spoken and they drive on the left. Most swimming is from rocks, so pack water shoes.
Five nights to a week is plenty. Many families combine a few nights on Gozo with a few on Malta.
Fly to Malta, about three hours from the UK. Then drive or take a bus to Ċirkewwa for the short car ferry, or take the fast ferry from Valletta.
Yes, it's clear and calm in summer. Ramla Bay and San Blas are sandy, and Hondoq ir-Rummien has a small beach. Elsewhere you swim from rocks and ladders.
Put Gozo on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.