Description of the attraction
A few kilometers from the capital of the island of Gozo, Victoria, on the north coast, there is a small cave, which is considered the legendary home of the nymph Calypso. The locals are absolutely sure that their island is mentioned in Homer's "Odyssey" as the island of Ogygia, where for seven years he languished in captivity with the beautiful nymph Odysseus, who was returning home from Troy. He would have stayed here longer if not for the intervention of the Olympians.
In all fairness, several more islands in the Mediterranean are arguing for the right to be called the island of Ogygia. Be that as it may, numerous tourists arriving on the island of Gozo certainly want to explore the Calypso Cave, which is not very large. There is no need to buy tickets when entering it. It consists of several cramped underground rooms with no electric lighting. Therefore, all guidebooks recommend either taking a flashlight with you, or buying a candle from the local boys crowding nearby. A narrow corridor leads from one underground hall, which is blocked off by boulders. Some researchers believe that Calypso's Cave is much larger than it seems. They say that it has access to the catacombs, which go right into the sea.
In front of the arched stone entrance to the cave, there is an information board, where the legend of the Odysseus is presented in English and Maltese. The area in front of the entrance is surrounded by a fence. It offers a magnificent view of the red beach of Ramla Bay stretching below, which is considered one of the best beaches in Malta.
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Alex_St 2012-13-08
Since the summer of 2012, access to the Calypso Cave has been closed. As a result of landslides and avalanches, visiting the cave became unsafe and access was closed. There is an opportunity to stand on the rock itself, on the edge of which a small platform is erected. From the platform at the foot of the cliff, you can clearly see the Orange Beach, which is
Show all text Since summer 2012, access to Calypso Cave has been closed. As a result of landslides and landslides, visiting the cave became unsafe and access was closed. There is an opportunity to stand on the rock itself, on the edge of which a small platform is erected. From the platform at the foot of the cliff, the "Orange Beach" is clearly visible, which is worth visiting and swimming.
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