Date: Saturday, 5 April 2025
Time: 03:45–23:15
Location: Anapo Valley Nature Reserve, Sicily
Meeting Point: Virtu Ferries Terminal, Marsa
Join BirdLife Malta’s Events & Activities Group for an unforgettable day trip to Sicily!
We will explore Anapo Valley Nature Reserve, home to stunning natural quarries carved by the Anapo River. This area includes Pantalica, a plateau bordered by the Anapo River and its tributary, the Calcinara torrent. Pantalica is known for its archaeological necropolises, featuring thousands of rock-cut tombs, or “artificial caves,” dating back to between the 13th and 8th centuries BC.
The trek covers approximately 6–7 km and is of medium difficulty. Good trekking shoes are recommended, and depending on the weather, we may need to cross the Anapo River on foot. Time permitting, we may also take a short break in Pozzallo town during the walk.
After the trek, we will enjoy lunch at an agritourism, featuring appetizers, pasta, main course, dessert, local wine, coffee, and water.
We will meet at Virtu Ferries Terminal, Marsa at 03:45 to check-in at 04:00. Catamaran departs at 05:00.
Cost per person: €186 (includes catamaran, coach transport, guide, tips, lunch, and VAT).
Booking deadline: 15 March 2025 (unless fully booked before).
🔹 Open to BirdLife Malta members only. If you are not a member, you can join here before booking.
🔹 Children aged 14+ may participate but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and travel with a passport.
🔹 Non-Maltese participants must carry a valid passport and provide the passport number when booking.
Book your place for the Sicily Day Trip by clicking on the booking link below. You will need to enter your membership number to proceed with the booking. Following the booking, please continue to the payment as instructed.
1. Fill in the Google Form and provide the requested details. (Please note that a separate form has to be filled in for each participant)
2. Following your booking, please proceed to pay via bank transfer as follows:
Beneficiary: BirdLife Malta
Bank: Bank of Valletta
IBAN: 𝗠𝗧𝟳𝟵𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗟𝟮𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟯𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟰𝟬𝟬𝟮𝟭𝟲𝟴𝟲𝟳𝟮𝟮
❌ Cancellations within two weeks of departure are subject to a €20 admin fee. Thereafter, no refund will be applicable.
⚠️ Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis!
For any questions, email [email protected].
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