Malta
›
Malta
›
Tours
›
Nature & Outdoor
›
A walking tour at the South West of Malta

Malta Private Tour - Qrendi village from above, it is situated at the south west and is one of the oldest villages on our island. It goes back to Neolithic era. It became a parish in 1618 with population of 1024 where today we count up of 2800 residence only. The motto of the village is 'Tyrium Dirutas Servo Moles' means 'I conserve the buildings of the Phoenicians'.

Qrendi village from above, it is situated at the south west and is one of the oldest villages on our island. It goes back to Neolithic era. It became a parish in 1618 with population of 1024 where today we count up of 2800 residence only. The motto of the village is 'Tyrium Dirutas Servo Moles' means 'I conserve the buildings of the Phoenicians'.

Malta Private Tour - The Qrendi Parish Church is dedicated to The Assumption. It is a Roman Catholic Church, it was built by a Maltese architect Lorenzo Gafa and it is in a form of a Latin Cross. In our village we celebrate two feasts, one on the 1st Sunday of July 'Our Lady of Lourdes' and the other one on the 15th of August 'The Assumption' (Our Lady risen in Heaven).

The Qrendi Parish Church is dedicated to The Assumption. It is a Roman Catholic Church, it was built by a Maltese architect Lorenzo Gafa and it is in a form of a Latin Cross. In our village we celebrate two feasts, one on the 1st Sunday of July 'Our Lady of Lourdes' and the other one on the 15th of August 'The Assumption' (Our Lady risen in Heaven).

Malta Private Tour - The chapel dedicated to St. Matthew and the sink hole is an area which in Maltese is called 'San Mattew tal-Maqluba' and in English is 'St. Matthew of the Sink Hole' and is very well known around Malta and Gozo. By the side of the large chapel there is the original one which goes back to 14/15 century. It is one of the oldest chapels still standing on our islands.

The chapel dedicated to St. Matthew and the sink hole is an area which in Maltese is called 'San Mattew tal-Maqluba' and in English is 'St. Matthew of the Sink Hole' and is very well known around Malta and Gozo. By the side of the large chapel there is the original one which goes back to 14/15 century. It is one of the oldest chapels still standing on our islands.

Malta Private Tour - Here we have beautiful natural scenery of the sink hole connected with the medieval chapel and the surroundings. Amazing legend connected with our local geological system on our islands is delivered by the local guide. Then we will visit the sink hole to enjoy the beauty of our endemic and indigenous trees and shrubs. The site is accessible to everyone except people with wheelchairs.

Here we have beautiful natural scenery of the sink hole connected with the medieval chapel and the surroundings. Amazing legend connected with our local geological system on our islands is delivered by the local guide. Then we will visit the sink hole to enjoy the beauty of our endemic and indigenous trees and shrubs. The site is accessible to everyone except people with wheelchairs.

'Maqluba' Sinkhole from above

Malta Private Tour - The chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy is an imposing building which has developed over the years as a result of its growing spiritual devotion towards it. A well was dug in 1776 for the followers whom came from far away to quench their thirst and also for their beast especially in the hot summer days. In this chapel one could also find good number of ex-voto paintings as thanks to the church for graces received.

The chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy is an imposing building which has developed over the years as a result of its growing spiritual devotion towards it. A well was dug in 1776 for the followers whom came from far away to quench their thirst and also for their beast especially in the hot summer days. In this chapel one could also find good number of ex-voto paintings as thanks to the church for graces received.

Malta Private Tour - The village of Qrendi was prone to attacks from the sea, and raids by the Ottomans or Barbary corsairs were common up to the early 17th century. Here is an Octagonal Tower which is one of its kind in Malta. It is called Torre Cavalier (Knight's Tower) and among the locals it is known as 'It-Torri tal-Mishun' in English (Tower of boiling water).

The village of Qrendi was prone to attacks from the sea, and raids by the Ottomans or Barbary corsairs were common up to the early 17th century. Here is an Octagonal Tower which is one of its kind in Malta. It is called Torre Cavalier (Knight's Tower) and among the locals it is known as 'It-Torri tal-Mishun' in English (Tower of boiling water).

Malta Private Tour - This is a World War 2 shelter with Awesome Unique stalactites. It is an 80 years old shelter hewn in rock for particular families to be safe during the war.

This is a World War 2 shelter with Awesome Unique stalactites. It is an 80 years old shelter hewn in rock for particular families to be safe during the war.

A walking tour at the South West of Malta

Nature & Outdoor

Joined 2021

Olympia S.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

Malta

English, Maltese (Native)

3 hours

Private tour (only you and Olympia S.)

Up to 15 people

On the tour one enjoys walking in the narrow and winding medieval streets of the Qrendi village in the south west of Malta. Our tour consists of passages in agricultural areas, we visit a beautiful natural area with endemics and indigenous trees. Along the streets we encounter with some local people passing by, with traditional shops, medieval buildings and chapels. The last visit will be at a World War 2 shelter which the ceilings are decorated with stalactites.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

At the Qrendi Parish Church

09:30 AM

The Parish Church of Qrendi.

It is a baroque Church and it is dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady. We visit the church from inside. Then we pass through the narrow streets and also might meet with some old locals sitting and chatting among them.

10:00 AM

The Sink Hole in Maltese 'Il-Maqluba' which means up side down.

11:10 AM

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy

This baroque church was built on the site of a medieval Church which has developed over the years as a result of its growing spiritual attraction. The church is decorated with paintings as tokens given for graces received. Fra Philipp-Wolfgang von Guttenberg a Knight of the Order of St. John was a great donator to it. In fact, in front of this church, he built his summer residence which used to serve him as a retreat venue.

11:50 AM

The Octangonal Tower

The tower was a medieval watch tower and its design is quite unique for Malta. Later on it was used by the Order of St. John as part of the network of military posts and stations for the security of the area. Visiting from outside and if the owner will be home will also visit it from inside . Here we might even meet with some locals passing by.

12:00 PM

WW2 Underground Shelter

Malta in the Second World War became the most bombed place on earth. Therefore, shelters were the only guarantee of safety. This private shelter consists of hand-hewn corridors and its rooms were used during an air raid in the WW2 by the family. Worth to visit to get an insider’s perspective of living underground to save your life during WW2.

12:30 PM

Back to the meeting point the Parish Church from where one can take the Bus to Valletta

Ending Point

At Qrendi Parish Church

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee, Shelter and Medieval Churches.

What‘s not included

-Transportation, Food, Drinks

Tour Important Information

It is highly suggested that anyone taking this tour will come wearing comfortable walking shoes, put on sun screen during hot summer months and bring a bottle of water. In winter a foldable umbrella or a raincoat is needed.

Important message from the supplier

I am available any day of the week

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2021

Olympia S.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Olympia S.

I am a registered and licenced Maltese Tour Guide and Tour Organiser, working as a freelancer in Malta.

As a person I'm very easygoing with an extreme passion for my country; be it, nature, history, food, culture among others.

I will ensure that your experience in my tours will be a unique one and will try my best to accomodate your needs to make the tours as tailor-made to the tour group as possible. As a result, you will not only be listening to what you can easily find through a quick google search, but additional interesting (and maybe even funny :D ) personal experiences and stories in relation to some particular areas visited.