A few kilometres from Victoria, the capital of Gozo, there is a small cave on the northern coast of Gozo, which is considered to be the legendary dwelling of the nymph Calypso. The locals are absolutely certain that their island is mentioned in Homer's Odyssey as the island of Ogygia, where Odysseus, returning home from Troy, languished for seven years as a prisoner of the beautiful nymph. He would have lingered there longer if not for the intervention of the Olympians.
To be fair, for the right to be called the island of Ogygia argue several other islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Whatever the case, many tourists arriving on the island of Gozo, certainly want to see the Calypso Cave, which is not notable for its small size. You do not need to buy tickets to enter the cave. It consists of several cramped underground halls with no electric lighting. Therefore, all guidebooks recommend either bringing a torch or buying a candle from the local boys crowding nearby. From one underground hall leads to a narrow corridor, which is blocked by stone blocks. Some researchers believe that Calypso Cave is much larger than it appears. It is said to have an exit to catacombs that go straight into the sea.
In front of the arched stone entrance to the cave, there is an information board that tells the legend of Odysseus in English and Maltese. The area in front of the entrance is enclosed by a fence. It offers a magnificent view of the red beach of Ramla Bay below, which is considered one of the best beaches in Malta.