Filfla Tour

The small island of Filfla might look insignificant and yet it has a very interesting narrative. On Saturday, 28th August, Heritage Malta is inviting you to join Senior Curator John J Borg on an intriguing tour around the island of Filfla during which he will reveal several interesting anecdotes.

How did this island form? From where did it get its name? Is it true that there was a chapel on Filfla? Why did the island attract pirates? How did it end up as a bombing target? Which species live on Filfla nowadays? Why has the island been turned into a nature reserve?

Participants will enjoy a boat ride while listening to these stories and many others. We will also keep a lookout for any seabirds, turtles, and cetaceans that we may encounter on our trip. The boat will leave from Sliema and head towards Filfla, passing along the eastern and southern coast of Malta.

There will be no disembarkation on the island and no swimming will take place around Filfla. On its way back, the boat will make a stop next to Delimara, for those who would like to swim, and then return to Sliema.

Those attending are required to bring food and drinks with them. A bar will be available on the boat with refreshments only. Participants are recommended to apply sunblock and wear a hat.

As per COVID regulations, temperature reading will take place upon boarding ship and Heritage Malta reserves the right to deny access to anyone with a higher temperature of 37.2 degrees Celsius or if feeling unwell. Children should be supervised at all times.

Price: Adults €25, Seniors and Students €20, Heritage Malta members and children (6 – 11yrs) €15.

Meeting at 9.15 am. Time of tour: 10:00am to 3.00pm. The tour may be cancelled in the case of bad weather.

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All those who wish to join this tour must present a Vaccine Certificate (preferably a digital version). Those not in possession of a Vaccine Certificate, including children aged 5-11 years old and pregnant persons, must present a negative rapid test result acquired within 24 hours or a negative PCR result acquired within 72 hours from the start of the event. Children under the age of 5 years need not present a test result as long as they are accompanied by a parent/guardian who is in possession of a valid COVID-19 vaccine certificate. All participants must also present their Identity Card or Passport.