{"id":3572,"date":"2026-02-18T23:33:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T23:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldpumpnews.com\/?p=3572"},"modified":"2026-02-18T23:33:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T23:33:43","slug":"this-hidden-gem-island-has-1-80-pints-and-is-warm-in-february-joe-co-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldpumpnews.com\/?p=3572","title":{"rendered":"This hidden gem island has \u00a31.80 pints and is warm in February &#8211; JOE.co.uk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Hidden gem island has \u00a31.80 pints and is 20C in February\" width=\"620\" height=\"500\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"w-full object-cover rounded-md\" style=\"color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 620 500'%3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAoAAAAKCAQAAACEN3D\/AAAAL0lEQVR42mP4z8DAwMiAARgZGJhY+P\/\/PwMDAwPDfwYGBgaGhgYGhgYGAAD9Hwlr5xRngAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg=='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.joe.co.uk\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-536073863.jpg?height=1024&amp;width=1024\"\/><!--$--><\/p>\n<p><h2>What a bargain<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose drop-cap \">\n<p>For Brits who don\u2019t want to break the bank, a tiny island in Europe is a hidden gem that boasts incredible food, breathtaking views and fun activities for tourists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>You are probably one of the many people who have heard of mainland Malta but not of its sister island which you can access via a short journey by ferry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>The tiny island Gozo is a more tranquil, less crowded option and it\u2019s a spectacular gem hidden in plain view, as it delivers an impressive array of attractions in spite of its size.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>There you can find diverse sites, pursuits and scenery which are yet to be discovered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full flex flex-col items-center max-w-[659px] 970:max-w-[630px] my-5\">\n<div class=\"w-[345px] tablet:w-[618px]\"><img alt=\"Article image\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"618\" height=\"329\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"w-full h-auto object-contain rounded-[10px]\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.joe.co.uk\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AdobeStock_1872956440.jpeg\"\/><img alt=\"Logo Camera in article\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"11\" height=\"9\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"absolute w-[11px] h-[9px] bottom-[11px] right-[11px] object-conatin tablet:hidden\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.joe.co.uk\/_next\/static\/media\/camera.5e27b748.png\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>It\u2019s pretty easy, you can start by flying into Malta&#8217;s principal international airport, then hop aboard either a brief but picturesque 25-minute ferry from the Cirkewwa terminal in Malta&#8217;s north or a 45-minute crossing from the gorgeous capital Valletta to Gozo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>At the moment, the Express reports that, UK flights to Malta are reasonably priced, merely \u00a335 one-way at the time of writing for a direct service from London Stansted Airport to Malta International Airport on February 26, with complimentary allowance for one cabin bag included.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>Or in March as little as \u00a326 one-way from London according to flight comparison site Skyscanner. While flights from Newcastle are \u00a341, and from Manchester or Glasgow at \u00a349 on the website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>If you visit the island of Gozo during the February\/March period, a big advantage is its climate this time of year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>It offers classic Mediterranean sunshine and gentle breezes to keep you perfectly comfortable on a bright, sunny afternoon, with temperatures ranging from 16C to 20C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>To top things off, booze is fairly inexpensive, as you can find a cold pint of local beer for just \u00a31.80.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>The waters in Gozo are crystal-clear and the island has an abundance of pristine beaches, nestled away from the tourist bustle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>For Brits looking a new experience, this Maltese gem is exceptional and to make your time even more delightful, there is a limited number of tourists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><!--\/$--><\/div>\n<p>#hidden #gem #island #pints #warm #February #JOE.co.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What a bargain For Brits who don\u2019t want to break the bank, a tiny island in Europe is a hidden gem that boasts incredible food, breathtaking views and fun activities for tourists. 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