The sea around Gozo and its beaches and shores are among the most renowned in the Mediterranean.

Sailing at Comino

Pleasure at sea is primarily afforded by swimming, sunbathing, angling, boat trips and scuba diving.  At Marsalforn, there is also a water polo team.  A variety of other sports can be enjoyed at the seaside.  Sailing and water skiing have now been practised for quite some time.  Windsurfing has also gained ground as constant gentle conditions are excellent.  canoes, rowing boats, sailing boats, pedalos and speedboats are available in the two main resorts of Marsalforn and Xlendi and in some other areas, where it is also possible to join a day or half-day boat-trip.  Yachting is also becoming extremely popular especially in autumn and spring when force 4 – 5 winds and excellent weather conditions prevail.  Boat excursions around Gozo and comino are available and are one of the best ways of enjoying the picturesque and attractive shoreline.