Pet-Friendly Attractions in Gozo

The fortified hilltop citadel crowning Victoria, with restored bastion walls offering a 360-degree view over the whole island. The grounds are free to enter and the walls are open around the clock, so a leashed dog can climb up and walk the ramparts with you in the cool of the morning or evening.

One of the oldest free-standing structures in the world, these UNESCO-listed megalithic temples predate the pyramids. The fenced archaeological enclosure and its visitor centre do not allow dogs, but the open countryside and lanes around Xaghra make a fine leashed walk with views of the temple site.

A serene national shrine set alone in open countryside near Gharb, its pale stone facade visible from across the valley. Dogs are not allowed inside the church, but the surrounding lanes, the mosaic Way of the Cross hillside and the open approach make a peaceful leashed walk, especially in the soft light of early morning.