San Lawrenz, Gozo: Farmhouses and Houses by Dwejra Bay

Gozo is greener and slower than Malta, with a ferry link between Mġarr and Ċirkewwa taking around 25 minutes. San Lawrenz has a small village square, a hotel and walking routes, while shops and the hospital are in Victoria (Rabat), the island's capital. Many owners are part-time residents who rent out their homes to holidaymakers.

Neighbouring villages to compare: Għarb with its basilica, Għasri, Kerċem, Fontana, Żebbuġ and Victoria. Each has a distinct feel, with Victoria the busiest.

Non-EU buyers usually need an Acquisition of Immovable Property (AIP) permit, with price floors of €174,274 for an apartment and €300,619 for a house; thresholds are lower in Gozo and the south of Malta, so confirm the current figure with a notary. Stamp duty is typically 5% of the price (verify any reductions), plus notary fees and agency commission of about 3% to 5%. Check the building permit and whether outside development zone rules limit works.

Read the Malta buying guide, the financing page, and the Malta page.