EXPLORE THE NATURAL HABITAT, PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY & SOCIAL HISTORY OF A GOZITAN
Gozo is an astonishingly green and fertile island,and this programme is designed to enable you to discover why!
The spectacular rocky coastline is full of hidden creeks, coves and tiny beaches, used for centuries by pirates as hiding places. You will be astounded by the breathtaking cliff scenery and luscious profusion of wildflowers sprawling along the cliff tops.
Inland, you will be guided through tiny terraced, stone-walled fields along narrow gorge-like valleys,through ancient hilltop villages, and over the remote rugged garrigue countryside.
You will be on the inside-track, actively involved with the local farmer, cultivating the land. Our trained guide will help explore and identify all the flora and fauna you will find on display before your very eyes. You will likewise have the opportunity to explore and discover the natural and social history of the venue.
You won't go hungry either! You will get to savour the very best of local food and drink on an open air picnic.
All this for EUR 18 per adult and EUR 11 per child under 12 (including taxes).
Programme:
09.00hrs Meeting Ager Foundation personnel.
09.15hrs Meeting farmer/s in their natural milieu.
09.15hrs till 12.45hrs Hands-on and interactive programme including:
• Range of activities with the local farmer,cultivating the land.
• Exploring, identifying the flora and fauna
• Discover the natural and social history
• Adventure trail encompassing full immersion of the topography, geology, climatology and the natural and man-made irrigation system
• Purposefully strolling in unspoilt natural terrain, enjoying nature and bird watching, in a relaxed and meaningful way.
13.00 - 14.00hrs Enjoy an open air picnic, featuring fresh Gozitan 'ftira', an appetizing, wholesome meal made of oven baked bread serving as a jacket for a sumptuous selection of fillers, ranging from 'gbejniet' (Gozo cheeselets), anchovies and/or fresh tomatoes. Opt for wine, mead - an alcoholic drink made of pure Gozitan honey whose recipe predates the Knights of Malta to tickle your tonsils, and fresh spring water to satiate your thirst.
For more information, a tailor-made programme, dates, as well as other services offered by the Ager Foundation, email Mr Victor Galea or phone on (356) 7901-7017. Tel/Fax (356) 21 564378