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Gozo, Malta • Voluntary Community

Building a Voluntary Free Community on Gozo, Malta 🇲🇹

Archipelibero gathers liberty-minded people who want to live, build, and collaborate in a decentralised, inclusive environment inspired by Montelibero – adapted to the Mediterranean.

Mission

Build a border‑resilient, voluntary community for the digital age.

The internet connected the world, yet most institutions still run on borders and birthplace. Archipelibero aligns real life with this reality: a practical, inclusive hub on Gozo where free people cooperate, invest, raise families, and build together.

  • Voluntary agreements and mutual‑aid projects—no coercion.
  • Worldview‑neutral and welcoming: freedom of conscience for non‑believers and people of faith alike.
  • Open and enterprising: remote work, creators, and digital assets can thrive.

Why Gozo, Malta?

We’re building in the Mediterranean for practical reasons: stability, opportunity, English language, and quality of life.

EU freedom, English‑speaking

Live in a stable EU jurisdiction with English as an official language, free movement, and easy links to the single market.

Gozo pace & landscapes

Village life, short commutes, and natural beauty—ideal for families and creators, with lower housing costs than Malta’s main island.

Pro‑enterprise & crypto‑friendly

Operate remote‑first businesses and digital assets with supportive regulation and access to finance, legal, and airport infrastructure.

Community & network effects

Grow with like‑minded neighbours; coordinate housing, schooling, co‑working, and investment with peer support.

Founding Statement

Archipelibero

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We are launching Archipelibero to bring libertarians of diverse worldviews together and pull in the same direction. In a time when fragmentation weakens everyone, we cannot afford to work in isolation. Our purpose is to create a home for collaboration where free people can build, learn, and—according to conscience—worship or not, side by side. Participation is voluntary, peaceful, and grounded in mutual respect.

We explored partnering with existing freedom-oriented communities and found genuine goodwill. Yet practical realities—especially language and education needs for families—made that path less viable for many. Malta and Gozo offer uniquely favorable conditions for a liberty-first initiative, so we chose to build here: a project that is worldview-neutral and genuinely open. From convinced atheists to people of all sorts of worldviews and faiths, everyone who values freedom is welcome to help shape this community.

Within that broad tent, a voluntary Christian church offering will be available for those who seek it—always as an option, never an obligation. Our goal is to make cooperation easy across beliefs: some may encounter libertarianism through faith, others may explore faith through libertarian friendships, and many will simply collaborate as neighbors. The foundation remains the same: consent, pluralism, and personal responsibility.

Archipelibero is an invitation to co-create institutions that respect conscience, give families room to thrive, and demonstrate that different people can achieve more together than apart. If this vision resonates, join us in turning respect for freedom into a living community.

— Founders of Archipelibero

Impulse Paper

Gozo's Choice: How 1,000 New Residents Can Create More Value Than 42,000 Tourists

The Gozo We Love Isn't Lost – It's Hiding in 13,000 Empty Homes and the Community That's Already Here

  • We have the homes. We have the vision. Now we must choose to build a future based on human value, not just volume, and empower the safe haven Gozo has already become.
  • Gozo has over 13,000 vacant properties. According to the 2021 census, 13,376 dwellings in Gozo (about 45% of all homes) are secondary or vacant . We can welcome new high-value residents without building more concrete towers or high-rises – filling our empty homes instead of erasing more green space.
  • A single high-value resident can match dozens of tourists. Just one new resident spending €25,000 locally in a year contributes as much to the economy as 70 tourists (each spending €70/ day over a 5.2-day stay). And a higher-income resident spending €75,000 would inject as much as 210 tourists . The math is simple: quality people bring quality economic value, without the strain of mass numbers.
  • The next multi-billion-euro company won’t need a factory – just a laptop. The era of giant factories is over. The first multi-billion startup built by a solo founder using AI is coming, and its “office” can be anywhere with internet. We’re working to make Gozo – not Dubai – the home for this new generation of creators and innovators who can give back 1000x more to our island than they take.
  • Announcing Archipelibero: a living “freedom citadel” community to welcome this greatest migration of high-value, freedom-loving people. We’re building in Gozo an international hub where these digital pioneers can find a safe haven, collaborate, and call home.
  • Open to all who cherish freedom. Our community is worldview-neutral, politically and religiously agnostic. From convinced atheists to people of faith – everyone who values personal freedom and responsibility is welcome. We unite under shared values of consent, pluralism, and individual responsibility, proving that diverse people can thrive together in mutual respect. This is the vision for Gozo’s next great chapter. If it resonates with you, join us in building it.

Are We Building an Island We Still Recognize?

Those of us who love Gozo share a common understanding. We see its unique beauty and a quality of life that has become rare in the modern world. We also see the construction cranes, we feel the pressure, and we worry that the island's future is being guided by a model that no longer serves its people. The national refrain in Malta’s strategy is “quality over quantity,” and the Gozo Regional Development Strategy itself envisions our island as an “eco-island” of sustainable prosperity. Yet a disconnect exists between this noble vision and the reality we see emerging on the ground. The path of rapid, volume-driven development is a solution to a problem we do not have – and it risks undermining what makes Gozo special.

Top Questions

Getting there & connectivity

Why choose Gozo over Malta’s main island?

Gozo is calmer, safer, and more community-oriented with lower housing costs while staying close to Malta’s infrastructure.

How do I get to Gozo?

Fly to Malta International Airport (MLA). Take a taxi or bus to Ċirkewwa, then the Gozo Channel car ferry to Mġarr (~25 minutes).

How often do ferries run between Malta and Gozo?

Gozo Channel operates 24/7 with frequent departures (typically every 30–45 minutes; night services less frequent).

Is there a fast ferry to Valletta?

Yes. Foot-passenger fast ferries connect Mġarr (Gozo) and Valletta in ~45 minutes. Schedules vary by season.

Do I need a car on Gozo?

Not strictly. Buses, taxis, car share, scooters, and e-bikes work. A car helps in villages with sparse timetables.

Which side of the road do you drive on?

Left-hand driving (UK style). Roundabouts flow clockwise. International and EU licences are accepted; long-term residents should exchange where applicable.

What power plugs and voltage are used?

Type G (UK) plugs, 230V/50Hz. Adapters are easy to find locally.

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How we cooperate

Archipelibero is intentionally agnostic and inclusive. We coordinate through voluntary agreements and mutual aid projects—from shared transport and co-working to parenting support and entrepreneurial ventures.

  • Voluntary collaboration on housing, transport, and daily logistics.
  • Regular meetups, skill-shares, and project incubators.
  • Tolerant, multicultural environment—open to people of all backgrounds.

Voices from Gozo

“Connecting through Telegram made our relocation straightforward. We had friends before landing, and within weeks we were co-working with neighbours on new ventures.”

— Elena & Marc, early Archipelibero members

Three steps to get involved

1

Join Telegram

Say hello, share your plans, and start meeting people already on the islands.

2

Plan a visit

Walk the villages, check housing options, and experience the Gozo lifestyle firsthand.

3

Co-create the future

Launch a project, invest, or contribute skills that help the community thrive.

Join Our Community on Telegram

Ask questions, meet residents, and plan your move with people already building Archipelibero on Gozo and Malta.

Join Our Community on Telegram →

We keep all conversations in Telegram. No newsletters, no phone calls—just an open, voluntary network.

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