Calypso's Cave (Maltese: L-Għar ta' Calisso) is a natural cave, located on the western side of the Ramla bay, near the town of Xagħra, on the island of Gozo. [1] The cave is alleged to be the one referenced in the Odyssey as the cave where the nymph Calypso kept Odysseus prisoner for seven years after his ship was wrecked after a fierce storm.

2024年5月23日 · Calypso’s Cave (L-ghar ta’ Calisso in Maltese) is a famous site on Gozo island appealing to both history fans and those looking for one of the absolute best viewpoints of Gozo’s famous red sand beach– the Ramla l-Ħamra Beach in Ramla Bay.

Calypso Cave is located in a cliff just off Xaghra; overlooking Gozo’s most sought-after sandy beach, Ramla Bay. This site is thought to be the same cave Homer mentioned in `The Odyssey' where Calypso, the beautiful nymph, kept Odysseus as a `prisoner of love' for seven years.

Calypso Cave is truly a place that sparkles the imagination. This cave is set over Ramla Bay (also known as Ramla l-Hamra), one of Gozo’s finest beaches. Calypso Cave offers stunning views over this red sandy beach, which showcases a striking contrast with the turquoise hues of …

The Calypso cave is rumored to be the very same one mentioned in Homer's Odyssey where Odysseus was held captive for seven years by the beautiful nymph Calypso. Read more Written October 1, 2007

Enclosed by two hills and on the western side of the bay, the cave takes its name from the nymph Calypso in Homer’s famous The Odyssey. It’s a natural wonder that not only appeals to travellers looking for what is arguably Gozo’s best beach but also to those who want to add a splash of history, romance and Greek mythology to their journey.

2023年9月5日 · Situated on the outskirts of Xagħra, a quaint village in Gozo, Calypso’s Cave is steeped in mythology and is believed to be the cave mentioned in Homer’s epic, “The Odyssey.” According to legend, this magical cave was the home of the nymph Calypso, who held the Greek hero Odysseus captive for seven years.

Calypso’s Cave, located in the heart of Gozo’s stunning village of Xagħra, is an ideal location to spend some time unwinding and taking in some of Malta’s interesting history. Be prepared for …

Calypso's Cave overlooks the sandy beach of Ramla Bay – it's a 30-minute walk from Xagħra's village square. The cave itself is hardly worth the hike – it's just a hollow under an overhang at the top of the cliff – but the views are. On a calm day you can see the remains of an artificial reef extending into the sea.

2021年5月19日 · Calypso Cave is located in a cliff just off Xaghra; overlooking Gozo’s most sought-after sandy beach, Ramla Bay. This site is thought to be the same cave Homer mentioned in `The Odyssey’ where Calypso, the beautiful nymph, …