Escape the crowds of bustling tourists on this sleepy island just a stone's throw from an EU hotspot . Often described as a place where you feel like you've 'stepped into another world ', Gozo often gets ignored thanks to its big sister, Malta , which welcomed a staggering 3.6 million tourists last year. While popular with day-trippers , only 564,396 domestic and international holidaymakers visited the Gozo and Comino region in 2024 - preserving its laid-back atmosphere. Despite being so small (