Corinthia
the World Of Hospitality
A slice of life at Corinthia Hotel
St George’s Bay, Malta
Corinthia Hotel St George’s Bay in Malta is helping to
promote travel with a difference, the first of which is a
Villages Experience.
From this month, guests of the hotel will have the
chance to meet local artisans in three typically Maltese
villages, Safi, Kirkop and Mqabba for a chance to
discover the real Malta and Gozo through its people
and culture.
dinner before returning to the hotel. Fridays, 3-10pm.
Tour prices vary between Euros50-70 per person,
depending on the size of the group and the tour
chosen. Bookable through the hotel’s Guest
Relations desk.
The hotel has partnered with the Malta Tourism
Society and the University of Malta to help push this
community-based sustainable tourism experience.
Locals in these three villages will share their stories,
legends, cuisine, music, folklore and crafts during
what are five to seven-hour small tours that leave mid
afternoon. The choices are:
* A visit to the small village of Safi to marvel at
the Phoenician catacombs, meet Nenu the local
blacksmith, listen to live music from Pauline and
Jonathan and enjoy a three-course dinner of typical
Maltese food. Tuesdays 3-10pm
* A visit to Kirkop to learn all about the local industry
of stone sculpting from Michael and goat’s cheese
production from Gusa and savour a selection of
snacks. Thursdays 3-8pm
* Explore Mqabba with its Mintna catacombs and old
hospital. Spend time learning how to make typical
street decorations and enjoy a three-course Maltese
Website: www.corinthia.com
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