Yo, heading to Malta for a week and everyone says the island is tiny, but I want to explore Gozo and the hidden beaches without waiting for buses. Anyone driven there, is it a headache with the left side traffic and narrow roads?

 

Malta is small but having your own wheels is a game changer, especially for Gozo where the ferry drops you off and you want to hit the coves at your own pace instead of baking at a bus stop. The left side driving takes about an hour to get used to, just go slow through the village streets because they are insanely tight and the locals zip through like it is a racetrack. You can browse the options and rent a car in Malta at this site https://getrentacar.com/en-US/malta .

 

Book the Gozo ferry slot online ahead of time during peak season, the queues in July and August are no joke, and you will waste half a day just waiting to board.