Ecotourism & gastronomic experience
Ecotourism and gastronomic experience
Maltese cuisine is influenced by Mediterranean and Sicilian flavours reflecting its history over the centuries.
The main specialities of Maltese cuisine are rabbit and small pastries known as Pastizzi which can be found with either peas or ricotta cheese, other Maltese favourites are fish, "cerna" (gilthead), Maltese sausages, Maltija bruschetta and Gozo goat cheeselets.
Strawberries in Malta are very sweet and they are one of the most popular fruits grown on the farms of the Islands. In April in the town of Imgarr the great feast called Frawli is celebrated. It is a big exhibition dedicated to strawberries with different sweet tastes, and farm products where the protagonists are the delicious Maltese strawberries
Ecotourism in the Maltese Islands is a new concept with a big increase in the last few years with people becoming more aware of how their food is produced.
Holiday farms in Malta offer different types of tours for both adults and children such as visiting farms, walking in nature, picking fruits, wine tasting, as well as the chance to try typical dishes and farm products.
Soleto Travel is glad to offer eco tours and gastronomic excursions, to have an exclusive truly natural touch:
Bread making village tour
Bread making village tour
Bakers are hardworking people who have always been at the core of rural villages and conserve an important tradition. The traditional 'hobza tal-Malti' (Maltese loaf) is an icon of the local cuisine. During this visit tourists should meet the baker and learn about the ingredients used, modern and traditional tools and the process of kneading. Duration 2 hours.
Grape and olive harvest experience
Grape and olive harvest experience, orange and strawberry picking
Traditional food tasting at typical Gozo farms;: This will involve a tour of the estate where farmers will explain traditional agricultural methods,giving informations about vines, olive trees, fruit trees, herbs, how we fertilise and treat our products using organic and natural means only, etc. The activities will be followed by a wine and traditional food tasting session where five different wines are tasted and informations are given to the guests. Farmers will also explain the gozitan typical foods like the cheeselets, the smoked local sausages, tomato paste and give a detailed explanation about how to taste and recognise real extra virgin olive oil. The guests can also purchase any owines and food products at a discount price from the shop of the estate. Duration 2 hours.
- Olives are harvested in October,
- Strawberries from February till June,
- Oranges from October till mid April,
- Grapes from August till September.
Duration: 4 hours
*Cooking sessions for groups and full day activities that will include breakfast, fruit picking, tour at vineyards, cooking classes and a complete lunch.
Farmers’ Lunch
As the name implies, this lunch reflects the midday break of farmers who go home to replenish their energy levels. This option is filling and abundant, and combines the variety of delicious local products in a pleasant and exclusive location. It is an uncooked kind of lunch where all the ingredients, such as bread, fresh and processed products, are nicely presented all together. Duration 2 hours.
Vine and Wine Experience
This experience takes place in an exclusive venues in the countryside of Malta and Gozo. Secluded vineyards managed by real farmers offer a great variety of quality wines that can be tasted while enjoying stunning views of the countryside. The guests will also learn about the process of growing vines and wine making directly from the farmer. Duration 2 hours.
Gozo Eco Tour
Quiet rural areas surrounding traditional villages make Gozo an idyllic location to enjoy rich bio-diversity, history and culture. During this eco tour, view points with amazing panoramas are visited together with other popular sites for which Gozo is famous. Secluded beaches and fertile valleys offer a great experience to all those who wish to visit Gozo in a different way. Duration 8 hours.
Dingli Eco Tour
A 400-year-old hunting lodge will be visited in the woodland of Buskett followed by a taste of authentic Maltese village life, where we will be able to buy some snacks. After driving through agricultural land, we will enjoy the astonishing panorama close to Dingli Cliffs. Different natural and semi-natural habitats can be seen whilst appreciating this unique sea view. During this tour, one can experience the traditional rural way of life as well as the quiet of the land and the seaside.
Duration 4 hours
Soleto Travel, is involved in promoting to our clients sustainable rural development and offering hands-on experience for visiting, enjoying and feeling it for a day which is very exciting and unusual.
