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SUMMARY:Cottonera Loop (visiting vari tal-Gimgha l-Kbira)
DESCRIPTION:Cottonera Loop (visiting vari tal-Gimgha l-Kbira) | P334 | Level: Mod | Meeting Place: Kalkara Parish church parvis  | Cottonera Loop (visiting vari tal-Gimgha l-Kbira)
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/cottonera-loop-visiting-vari-tal-gimgha-l-kbira-2/
LOCATION:Kalkara Parish church parvis\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk PM
ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250412T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250412T170000
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SUMMARY:Mosta/Bingemma/Burmarrad/San Guzepp tat-Targa
DESCRIPTION:Mosta/Bingemma/Burmarrad/San Guzepp tat-Targa | P333 | Level: Mod | Meeting Place: MCAST car park Mosta | Mosta loop
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/mosta-bingemma-burmarrad-san-guzepp-tat-targa/
LOCATION:MCAST car park Mosta\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Weekend Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
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SUMMARY:Messina\, Tindari e Montalbano\, Sicily\, 11th - 13th April 2025
DESCRIPTION:A relaxing long weekend in Sicily where we hike and also walk back in time (in history) .. a bit of nature\, seaside/salt lakes\, greenery\, history\, archeology\, sanctuaries\, typical food and wine .. while enjoying each others’ company. \nInterested? Please complete this registration form and settle a non-refundable deposit of Eur195 (twin sharing) or Eur 260 (single supplement). \nItinerary & Accommodation\n\n11th April: Arrival\, transfer Messina where we visit (not necessarily in this order) the areas of Capo Peloro\, Ganzirri\, Torre Faro\, Pilone and a Fisherman village as well as Messina city centre and historic bell and clock tower (12.00 noon sound and movement of statue). We’ll check-in a comfortable city hotel and then have a free evening. Messina has its typical streetfood (facaccia and arancini pidoni etc.)\n12th April: After breakfast\, we’ll travel to Tindari to visit the archeological sites and the sanctuary and descend\, hiking the fox trail trek to the Marinello lakes.\n13th April (Palm Sunday): We check out aftet breakfast\, visit Montalbano Elicone with its historic castle\, followed by a trek in area of the vulcanetto do Monte Mojo.\n\nThe 2 nights accommodation will be in a city hotel on a bed inclusive of buffet breakfast basis. \nInformation\nMessina was a metropolis dating back to the Magna Graecia of 8BC and a very important harbour for the Greeks\, then known as Zancle. Similaro to other strategic port cities\, Messina over the ages saw several rulers including Romans\, Goths\, Normans\, Anguvenes and the Kingdom of Naples\, Aragonese Spanish\, French\, and the Bourbons until Italian unification in the 19th century. Regrettably much of the old city was destroyed by successive earthquakes over the years but there are still some historical gems – like the Norman Cathedral with its bell tower – that captures the attention of tourists at noon with the sound and movement in tandem with the bell chimes. Outside the city\, there are muscle farms\, fishermen villages and other natural areas to explore. \nTindari dates back to Greek and Roman settlements (Tyndaris or Tyndarion) that existed there long before the Sanctuary of the Black Madonna\, for which Tindari is now famous. In fact\, the earliest civilizations noted there dated back to around 400BC; the Bronze age similar to other civilizations in Naxos. Eventually it fell under Roman dominion but was later destroyed during the Arab rule in Sicily. Archaeological remains evidence an agora\, a theatre and an ancient basilica. \nThe Roman Catholic Sanctuary Basilica in Tindari has many legends. The church was first built in the 8th century and dedicated to Maria Santissima del Tindari. ” The statue of the Black Madonna\, of byzantine origins\, in the Basilica deemed miraculous by many believers. It was smuggled from Constantinople during the iconoclasm initiated by Emperor Leo III in the 8th and 9th centuries. A storm forced the ship carrying the Black Madonna made of cedar wood to dock at the port of Tindari\, where the crew safely stored their cargo in the local abbey. Today\, it is behind the altar with the inscription “nigro sum sed formosa” (I am black\, but beautiful). The Sanctuary Basilica of Our Lady of Tindari attracts several pilgrims every year. \nAlthough in the minds of many\, Montalbano is synonymous with the books or television series of Inspector Montalbano\, it is actually a town in the province of Messina  in a southwest direction of Nebrodi and Peloritani mountain range. Known as one of the Borghi più belli d’Italia\, it dates mainly back to King Frederick II but also has much older megaliths of Argimusco\, and the natural wood of Malabotta. \nMojo Alcantara\, within the province of Messina\, located between Palermo (150km) and Messina (50km). In the 17th century\, the verdant town of Mojo Alcantara grew on the dormant lava stream that 3\,000 years earlier traversed Alcantara\, reaching the coast at Capo Schiso’. We will be giking in the Vulcanetto area there. \nEarmarked Flights\n\nFriday 11th April 2025 KM640 from 06:00 to 06:40\nSunday 13th April 2025 KM643 from 23:50 to 00:35\n\nContribution and deposit\nThe contribution per person is of Eur495 and covers \n\n3 full days of trekking;\n2 nights of hotel accommodation including buffet breakfast (accommodation on twin-sharing basis);\nsnacks of salami\, cheese\, bread\, wine and fruit during the treks;\nminibus and driver that are with us for the entire trip from arrival in to departure from Catania airport;\n2 local\, licensed guides;\n1 lunch.\n\nFor single supplement the price increases to Eur 575 per person. \nThe price excludes flights and dinners \nInterested? Please complete this registration form and settle a non-refundable deposit of Eur195 (twin sharing) or Eur 260 (single supplement).
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/tindari-cammino-sicily-11th-13th-april-2025/
LOCATION:Sicily\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Overseas,Trekking
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ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250409T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
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SUMMARY:Hagar Qim/Lapsi/Providenza Loop
DESCRIPTION:Hagar Qim/Lapsi/Providenza Loop | P332 | Level: Mod | Meeting Place: Hagar Qim Carpark | Hagar Qim and surroundings loop
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/hagar-qim-lapsi-providenza-loop-2/
LOCATION:Hagar Qim Carpark\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk PM
ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250405T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240924T102739Z
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SUMMARY:Gnejna - Marija Caves Loop
DESCRIPTION:Gnejna – Marija Caves Loop | P331 | Level: Mod | Gnejna Bay Carpark | Gnejna – Marija Caves Loop
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/gnejna-marija-caves-loop-2/
LOCATION:Gnejna Bay Carpark\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Weekend Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240922T185742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T101809Z
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SUMMARY:Melita Mariana Postponed to Nov 2025
DESCRIPTION:Due to insufficient demand for the April event\, we are postponing / merging it with the 14th- 16th November event. Interested persons are kindly requested to apply apply early (at least 4 weeks in advance) since we would then need to book accommodation\, transport\, logistics dinner etc. all of which require time. Please follow this link to register Melita Mariana in November: https://xircammini.org/event/melitae-mariana-nov/
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/melitae-mariana/
LOCATION:Tas Silg Marsaxlokk\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Local Event,Melitæ Mariana,Trekking
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ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250402T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240924T102738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T102738Z
UID:5666-1743620400-1743627600@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Marsascala Loop
DESCRIPTION:Marsascala Loop  | P330 | Level: Mod | Meeting Place: Ex Jerma Palace  | Either Zonqor Point or Tas-Silg Loop
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/marsascala-loop/
LOCATION:Ex Jerma Palace\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk PM
ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240924T102737Z
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SUMMARY:Kosovo & Macedonia
DESCRIPTION:Kosovo | P329 | Level: Mod | We meet at the airport 2hrs before the flight | Vini | Nature | Cultural & Gastro-Hiking in Kosovo & Macedonia \nTo register for this trip please follow this Link (non-refundable deposit: Eur225) \n\nITINERARY\n\n\nWe arrive in Skopje on 28th March at 21:20\nDay 0: 28/03/2025 (Fri): We arrive in Skopje\, Macedonia at 21:20 and transfer to Brezovica\, for check in and overnight stay.\nDay 1: 29/03/2025 (Sat): After breakfast we check out / depart for Prevalla  where we hike Oshlak Mountain and transfer to Prizren. After lunch in Prizren we continue with a old town tour of Prizren (Sonte Bridge and Sinan Pasha Mosque) followed by free time in town before dinner [Coach transfer times: Brezovica – Prevalla 15km | Prevalla – Prizren: 25km]\nDay 2: 30/03/2025 (Sun): Breakfast at 09:00 and check out at 10:00.\n\nIn Rahovec and hike in vines and agricultural areas followed by\nlight lunch / snacks at a Wine Distillery in Rahovec\nFree evening for dinner in Gjakove [Coach transfer times: Prizren – Rahovec 32km | Rahovec – Gjakove: 25km]\n\n\nDay 3 31/03/2025 (Mon): Breakfast at 08:00 followed by a tour of the Grand Bazaar of Gjakove. After that we transfer to Deqan to visit the Deqani Orthodox Monastery (UNESCO HERITAGE SITE). After lunch we hike to the largest waterfall in the region and the Sleeping Beauty Vave followed by a circular walk in Radaci Village and we then transfer to Rugova.  [Coach transfer times: Gjakove – Decan – Radavc 50km | Radavc – Boge 40km]\nDay 4 1/04/2025 (Mon): Breakfast at 08:00 followed Hiking in Bjeshket e Nemuna National Park / Liginati Mountain lakes\, Hajla Mountain top and mountain villages\, hike around the lake and the grand canyon cave hike. We then return to the same hotel in Rugova for the 2nd night [Coach transfer times: Gjakove – Decan – Radavc 50km | Radavc – Boge 40km].\nDay 5: 02/04/2025 (Tue): Breakfast 08:00. Hiking in Miruisha Canyon and waterfalls\, Bear Sanctuary and Ulpiana Archeological Park. Transfer to in Pristhina in the evening for dinner. We will need 2 nights in Pristhina. (02 – 04/04/2025).\nDay 6: 03/04/2025 (Wed): Breakfast at 08:00. We walk up to and hike in Germia Park followed by lunch at one of the traditional restaurants in Germia. After lunch we return to Pristhina. Whoever wishes\, we can visit the Nena Teresa Cathedral and the Ethnography museum before dinner. Second night in the same hotel.\nDay 7: 04/04/2025 (Thurs): After breakfast we check out and travel to Macedonia. We have lunch at Matka Canyon and continue to Tetovo where we visit the Turkish Mosque and Hammam\, the Dervish Monastery and the Painted Mosque before continuing the airport.  We need to be at the airport at 19:00.\n\nCOST: The contribution per person including all local transport accommodation\, breakfasts and most lunches and dinners (as indicated in the itinerary above) and local trekking guides (but excluding the flight) is Eur 925 per person for this 7-day | 7 night adventure. \n  \nTo register for this trip please follow this Link (non-refundable deposit: Eur225) \nSuggested flights:
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/kosovo/
LOCATION:We meet at the airport 2hrs before the flight\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Overseas,Trekking
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ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250322T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240922T185740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T185740Z
UID:5663-1742652000-1742662800@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Paradise Bay | Fomm Qammiegh Loop
DESCRIPTION:Paradise Bay | Fomm Qammiegh Loop | P327 | Level: Mod | Meeting Place: Paradise Bay Carpark | Paradise Bay | Fomm Qammiegh Loop
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/paradise-bay-fomm-qammiegh-loop-3/
LOCATION:Paradise Bay Carpark\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Weekend Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250423T050000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250423T050000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20250320T080006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T080203Z
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SUMMARY:Mixja ta San Girgor | Universal Peace Walk 1543AD
DESCRIPTION:Although the original feast date of St. Gregory and therefore the official pilgrimage date of the Universal Peace Walk from Mdina to Zejtun was the 12th of March\, these changed over the years\, and the pilgrimage is now held on Wednesday after Easter. \nLike last year\, XirCammini will again be supporting KULTURA (the Directorate of Culture) in organising this walk on Wednesday follow Easter\, arriving in Zejtun in time to join the festivities in the piazza next to the church of St Gregory. \nMore information about the history of the walk is available here. \nThis year the walk is on Wednesday\, 23rd April 2025 and we will commence the walk from Mdina square at 05:45 a.m. sharp. For those requiring transport we leave Zejtun (near San Girgor Church) at 05:00  \nKultura would be covering the cost of transport and will be providing certificates for the event. Therefore\, the event is free of charge for whoever wishes to participate. For those who would like to have a Credencial (Eur2) and/or printed guidebook (Eur10)\, these can be purchased on the day from XirCammini members. However\, the same information of the guidebook is available for free on the website here. \nThose intending to join the walk are kindly requested to register for the event by completing this form since we need to prepare the participation certificates beforehand and also book transport. Thank you: \nEvent Registration Form: Please complete the form below to take part: \nRegistration form to participate in the walk. Please complete 1 form per person who intends to joim the walk.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast		\n			Transport GDPR Name\n			\n		\n		Email *Mobile / WhatsAppGDPR Agreement *I consent to having this website store my submitted information so they can respond to my inquiry.TransportI need transport at 05:00 a.m. in San Girgor\, Zejtun to take me to Mdina (I'll park in Zejtun)I do not need transport. I meet you Mdina Square at 05:45 for the walk.Submit  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/mixja-ta-san-girgor-universal-peace-walk-1543ad/
LOCATION:Mdina Cathedral Square\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Local Event,Trekking
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ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240922T185739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T185739Z
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SUMMARY:Camino Gran Canaria
DESCRIPTION:Camino Gran Canaria  |  | Level: Mod/Hard | We meet at the airport 2hrs before the flight | The Camino of Gran Canaria covers 65km from Faro de Maspalomas to Galdar\, crossing the island of Gran Canaria from south to north.
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/camino-gran-canaria/
LOCATION:We meet at the airport 2hrs before the flight\, Malta
ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240712T082037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T161823Z
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SUMMARY:Camino de Santiago de Gran Canaria FULLY BOOKED
DESCRIPTION:This event is fully booked. But\, do to room configurations we may have space for only one lady (on twin sharing basis). If interested\, please write to information@xircammini.org \nBackground\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCenturies ago\, Galician sailors fearful of a shipwreck due to a tempest\, prayed to St. James the Elder to be saved. If saved\, they pledged to build a church dedicated to St. James in Tirajana\, on the highest point of the main Island. In 1850 the statue of St. James was moved from Tirajana to a new church in  St. Bartolome\, Tunte. Furthermore\, since the Spanish conquest of these islands\, Castilian settlers in the North of the island built a church of St James in Gáldar. \nPilgrimages between the shrines of St James ensued and the Camino de Santiago de Gran Canaria was born. \nInterested? Follow this link to book this hiking trip. \nSummary\nThe Camino covers 65km from Faro de Maspalomas to Galdar\, crossing the island of Gran Canaria from south to north. It is rated as moderate to hard\, with some challenging inclines in the interior of this volcanic island\, rising from sea level to 1\,720m above sea level. The highest point is in the areas of Garanon and Cruz de Tejeda. From there\, the Camino descends to 118m above  sea level at Galdar\, where it stops. \nThe overall route is approximately 70% paths and tracks and 30% asphalt. \n \nDates | Flights\nThe overall trip is from the 13th to the 19th March 2024 (dates indicative and may change marginally depending on flight connections). 14th – 16th March would be dedicated to walking the Camino (3-day Camino) followed by a rest day where we are including a day tour of Gran Canaria. On the 18th March we  will travel via Madrid\, allowing us an afternoon to explore this beautiful city and – after an overnight stay in a hotel in Madrid- we return to Malta on 19th March 2025. \nFlight details: \n\nMalta | Madrid 13th March Ryanair FR5883:  06:00 – 08:55\nMadrid | Gran Canaria 13th March FR 2011: 17:55 – 20:00 (this allows those who wish to grab lunch at the historic Megado San Miguel or the Plaza Maior in Madrid to do so)\nGran Canaria | Madrid 18th March FR569 10:50 – 14:40\nMadrid | Malta 19th March FR5382 19th March 07:45 – 10:25\n\nImportant Notes:  \n\nIf pilgrims book a hold luggage they would need to exit the security area and re-check in the luggage. There is ample time to do so with both out-going and incoming connections. At the time of writing this Madrid also has a secure deposit area for luggages if we then wish to visit Madrid. \nIn case of our return journey\, accommodation will be in an airport hotel in Madrid so as to reduce inconvenience in the morning. So\, upon arrival from Gran Canaria on the 18th March\, we can check-in. leave or luggages in our rooms and proceed for an afternoon / evening in Madrid.\n\nCamino Route | Etapas\n(* dates may vary depending on flight connections) \n14th March: Faro de Maspalomas to San Bartolome de Tunte. 28km | 1\,200m elevation | Difficult. After leaving Maspalomas\, the Camino also passes through Fataga before arriving in Tunte. \nStart: Faro de Maspalomas\, Pl. del Faro\, 15\, 35100 Maspalomas\, Las Palmas\, Spain End: Tunte Catholic Church\, 35290 San Bartolomé de Tirajana\, Las Palmas\, Spain \n \n15th March: San Bartolome de Tunte to Crux de Tejeda. 16km | 1\,050m elevation | Difficult. After leaving Tunte\, the Camino also passes through Llanos de la Pez before arriving in Cruz de Tejeda. \nThis is cited as the most beautiful day of the 3 days of hiking because of the natural beauty of the atypical mid-mountain landscape. The initial incline is challenging but\, after that\, the panoramas are spectacular. \nStart: Tunte Catholic Church\, 35290 San Bartolomé de Tirajana\, Las Palmas\, Spain \nEnd: Nuestra Senora de Socorro\, Tejeda \n \n16th March: Crux de Tejeda to Gáldar. 21km | 450m elevation | Moderate. After leaving Tunte\, the Camino also passes through Llanos de la Pez before arriving in Cruz de Tejeda. \nStart: Nuestra Senora de Socorro\, Tejeda \nEnd: Santiago Apostol\, Gáldar \n \nThe descent to Gáldar continues to immerse us in the natural beauty  of black volcanoes\, green forests and meadows. \nThe Camino de Santiago de Gran Canaria ends in Gáldar. \n17th March: Is a rest day after completing the Camino. For this rest day\, a day tour will be organised\, visiting vineyards (wine and/or rum tasting)\, banana plantations and other local attractions. \n18th March: We travel back from Gran Canaria and enjoy an afternoon / evening in Madrid. \nAccommodation\nAccommodation will be centralised in one town\, Maspalomas\, for the whole week. This would limit the need to pack and unpack and transport luggage on a daily basis. A coach will be with the group for the whole week to take people to the start of walks and return them to their accommodation at the end of the day. \nMaspalomas is a bustling town with ample amenities. The selected accommodation  will also provide fully serviced kitchens per twin/double sharing apartment. \nContribution\nThe contribution per person for this Camino is Euros 725 per person. This covers: \n\n7 days’/6 nights accommodation on a twin/double sharing basis: (a.) 5 nights in holiday apartments (accommodation only basis). Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen\, living room\, master bedroom with two single beds\, bathroom and terrace equipped with table and chairs. The accommodation is conveniently located close to amenities (for example there is a Spar\, HyperDino and Gordillo all within 5 – 10 mins walking distance and also plenty of restuarants). (b.) 1 night in an Airport hotel in Madrid also on twin / double sharing basis.\nairport and daily coach transfers\nA full day excursion with local guide\nTrekking leader\nCredencial\nLocal training calendar.\n\nA non-refundable deposit of €225 is requested to reserve your place. \nInterested? Follow this link to register and pay the €225 deposit.
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/camino-de-santiago-de-gran-canaria/
LOCATION:Gran Canaria\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Overseas
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250312T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240922T185738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T185738Z
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SUMMARY:Siggiewi loop
DESCRIPTION:Siggiewi loop | P326 | Level: Mod | Meeting Place: Limestone Heritage on the Siggiewi By-Pass | Siggiewi loop
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/siggiewi-loop-8/
LOCATION:Limestone Heritage on the Siggiewi By-Pass\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk PM
ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250310
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
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SUMMARY:Camino Maltes | 9th March 2025 | FULLY BOOKED
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. \nOn 9th March 2025 we will be organising the Malta segment of the Camino Maltes from St. Paul’s Catacombs in  Rabat (where Don Juan Benegas de Cordoba lived) to Fort St Angelo\, Birgu (36km). \nThe route follows the old mediaval villages of Rabat\, Zebbug\, Siggiewi and San Niklaw\, Hal Manin (Qrendi)\, Zurrieq (including Hal Far and Wied Hlantun)\, Bir Miftuh (Gudja)\, Ghaxaq (then part of Zejtun)\, Zejtun and Zabbar (then a vice-parish within Zejtun) before entering Cottonera. \nOrdering your Testimonium\nFor all of those who applied to join this Camino can you please complete the form below so that we have the correct spelling of your Name and Surname as you would like it to appear on the certificate: \n(*) Camino CertificatePlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.		\n			Agreement Email Name\n			\n		\n		Name *FirstLast1.) Please provide the correct spelling of name and surname as you would like them to appear in the certificate.\n2.) If you have applied for more than one person\, please complete this form for each of the persons you  applied for (that would wish to receive the Testimonium).Email *GDPR Agreement *I consent to having this website store my submitted information so they can respond to my inquiry.Submit  \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. \nThe Walk\nThe app for the walk can be uploaded from Google store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.xircammini.caminomaltes \nWe offer 1-way transport for those who require it. we park close to Cafe Riche\, Birgu (https://maps.app.goo.gl/HUNi1srh5AKzYQmT6) for a 07:00 a.m. departure by coachfor Rabat. The walk then commences from outside St paul’s Catacombs\, via Mdina and through a network of Maltese villages until we reach Fort St Angelo. \nCost including transport\, guidebook (with incorporated Universal Peace Walk Credencial)\, Camino Maltes Credencial and testimonium is Euros 20 per person. \nCost exluding transport but including guidebook (with incorporated Credencial)\, Camino Maltes Credencial and testimonium is Euros 15 per person. \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/camino-maltes-9th-march-2025-registration-required/
CATEGORIES:Local Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250308T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240922T185737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T185737Z
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SUMMARY:Ahrax tal-Mellieha Loop
DESCRIPTION:Ahrax tal-Mellieha Loop  | P325 | Level: Mod |  | Ahrax tal – Mellieha Loop
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/ahrax-tal-mellieha-loop-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240922T185736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T185736Z
UID:5659-1741201200-1741208400@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Mdina ditch | Mtarfa | Qolla l-Bajda Loop
DESCRIPTION:Mdina ditch | Mtarfa | Qolla l-Bajda Loop | P324 | Level: Mod | Meeting Place: Domus Romana\, Rabat | Mdina ditch | Mtarfa | Qolla l-Bajda Loop
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/mdina-ditch-mtarfa-qolla-l-bajda-loop-2/
LOCATION:Domus Romana\, Rabat\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk PM
ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240922T185735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T104553Z
UID:5658-1740787200-1740873599@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Universal Peace Walk\, Camino Ecumenico Part 1\, Camino Maltes
DESCRIPTION:Universal Peace Walk\, Camino Ecumenico Part 1\, Camino Maltes | P323 | Level: Mod/Hard | Zejtun from where we take transport to start of walk (Mdina) | Universal Peace Walk 1543AD (28km walk | Registration required) \nOn 1st March 2025 we will be organising the Universal Peace Walk from Mdina to Zejtun based on the edict of Bishop Cubelles in 1543AD. \nThe route follows the old mediaval towns and villages of Mdina\, Rabat\, Zebbug\, Siggiewi and San Niklaw\, Hal Manin (Qrendi)\, Zurrieq (including Hal Far and Wied Hlantun)\, Bir Miftuh (Gudja)\, Ghaxaq (then part of Zejtun) and Zejtun. \nCost including transport\, guidebook (with incorporated Universal Peace Walk Credencial)\, Camino Maltes Credencial and testimonium is Euros 15 per person. \nCost exluding transport but including guidebook (with incorporated Credencial)\, Camino Maltes Credencial and testimonium is Euros 10 per person. \nYou can register by following this link. Payment is non-refundable. \nThe Walk\nThe app for the walk can be uploaded from Google store free of charge: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xircammini.upw \nWe offer 1-way transport for those who require it. we park close to the church of St Gregory. Zejtun (https://maps.app.goo.gl/gVs1JAAnjwCDcyvR8) for a 07:00 a.m. departure by coach for Mdina. The walk then commences from the Cathedral Square\, Mdina and ends in Zejtun. \nInterested? \nPlease follow this link to register. Payment is non-refundable.
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/universal-peace-walk-camino-ecumenico-part-1-camino-maltes/
CATEGORIES:Weekend Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240922T185735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T185735Z
UID:5657-1740596400-1740603600@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Victoria Lines (Birguma | Madliena) Loop
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Lines (Birguma | Madliena) Loop | P322 | Level: Mod | Meeting Place: Roundabout at top of it-Telgha t’Alla u Ommu\, Naxxar/Birguma. | Telgha t’Alla u Ommu\, Naxxar/Birguma Victoria Lines towards Madliena looping back via Gharghur
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/victoria-lines-birguma-madliena-loop-3/
LOCATION:Roundabout at top of it-Telgha t’Alla u Ommu\, Naxxar/Birguma.\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk PM
ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240922T185733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T185733Z
UID:5655-1739991600-1739998800@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Mamma Mia | Round Valletta Loop
DESCRIPTION:Mamma Mia | Round Valletta Loop | P320 | Level: Mod | Meeting Place: Next to Mamma Mia\, Ta’ Xbiex | Mamma Mia | Round Valletta Loop
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/mamma-mia-round-valletta-loop-2/
LOCATION:Next to Mamma Mia\, Ta’ Xbiex\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk PM
ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250215T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240922T185732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T185732Z
UID:5654-1739628000-1739638800@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:St Thomas Bay loop
DESCRIPTION:St Thomas Bay loop  | P319 | Level: Mod | Meeting Place:Zion Marsascala | St. Thomas Bay | tas-Silg Loop
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/st-thomas-bay-loop/
LOCATION:Meeting Place:Zion Marsascala\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Weekend Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240921T214935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T094558Z
UID:5642-1739386800-1739394000@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Dingli | Laferla Cross Loop
DESCRIPTION:Dingli | Laferla Cross Loop | P318 | Level: Mod | Meeting Place: Tinda Buskett | Buskett Tinda/Dingli cliffs/Gebel Ciantar/ Laferla cross
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/laferlacross/
LOCATION:Tinda Buskett\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Local Event,Trekking,Wednesday Walk PM
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ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250208T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240921T214935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T092312Z
UID:5641-1739023200-1739034000@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Siggiewi Bronze Age Grain Silos loop
DESCRIPTION:Siggiewi Bronze Age Grain Silos loop | P317 | Easy / Mod | Meeting Place: Siggiewi Parish church | Siggiewi / Tal Providenza Chapel / across valley towards Salib tal Gholja / across the ridge to Gebel Ciantar and the Bronze Age Grain Silos / down to Fawwara / back to Siggiewi
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/siggiewihagarqimloop/
LOCATION:Siggiewi Parish  church\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Local Event,Trekking,Weekend Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240921T214935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T091922Z
UID:5640-1738782000-1738789200@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Mamma Mia to Love Monument Loop
DESCRIPTION:Mamma Mia to Love Monument Loop | P316 |  Level: Easy | Meeting Place: Mamma Mia Ta Xbiex | Mamma Mia Ta Xbiex \, Gzira\, Sliema\, St Julians
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/lovemonument/
LOCATION:Mamma Mia Ta Xbiex\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Local Event,Trekking,Wednesday Walk PM
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ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250201T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240921T214935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T091615Z
UID:5639-1738418400-1738429200@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Fish tail loop
DESCRIPTION:Fish tail loop | P315 |  Level: Mod | Meeting Place: Ghadira Vecchia Napoli car park | Ghadira | Red Tower |Cirkewwa | Armier| Ghadira
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/fishtailloop/
LOCATION:Ghadira Vecchia Napoli car park\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Trekking,Weekend Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250129T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240921T214935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T034851Z
UID:5637-1738177200-1738184400@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Kalkara  | 3 Cities Loop
DESCRIPTION:Kalkara | 3 Cities Loop | P314 | Level: Easy / Mod | Meeting Place: Isla Gate car park | Kalkara Parish Church | 3 Cities Looping back to Kalkara
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/kalkara/
LOCATION:Isla Gate car park\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Trekking,Wednesday Walk PM
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ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240921T214934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T090222Z
UID:5636-1737763200-1737849599@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Peregrinatio Sancti Pauli Apostoli 60AD (25km walk)
DESCRIPTION:Sancti Pauli 60 AD | P313 | Level: Mod | We park in Rabat and tranport takes us to the start of the walk near Selmun Castle | https://www.SanctiPauli.mt \nFollow this link to register for the event. \nTraining for a Camino? Or re-uniting with Camino buddies from a previous walk? Why don’t you join us on the 1-day\, 25km\, Peregrinatio Sancti Pauli? \nWe meet alongside the Domus Romana\, Rabat opposite the Rabat Cemetery and Paristyle (https://maps.app.goo.gl/M6KPXyJz6ujyoGFe7) for a 07:30 departure by coach. Please arrive earlier to park your cars so that we depart at 07:30 sharp. \nTransport will take us to Selmun so that we commence our walk towards St. Paul’s islands and around Xemxija\, St Paul’s Bay\, Burmarrad / San Pawl Milqi continuing through to Mdina and Rabat. \nCost: Transport\, Credencial and Testimonium Euros 10 | Credencial and Testimonium (excluding transport Euros 6). \nFollow this link to register for the event.
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/sanctipauli/
LOCATION:https://maps.app.goo.gl/P7JJ7muwuCJTwobV6\, Rabat\, Andorra
CATEGORIES:Day Event (Local),Local Event,Trekking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Malta:20250122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240921T214934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T185726Z
UID:5635-1737572400-1737579600@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Selmun | Sta Maria Estate Loop
DESCRIPTION:Selmun | Sta Maria Estate Loop | P312 | Level: Mod | Meeting Place: Selmun Castle | Selmun | Mellieha | Sta Maria Estate | Selmun
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/__trashed-21/
LOCATION:Selmun Castle\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Wednesday Walk PM
ORGANIZER;CN="XirCammini":MAILTO:information@xircammini.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240921T214934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T093832Z
UID:5634-1737072000-1737331199@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Melita Mariana
DESCRIPTION:Melita Mariana | P311 | Level: Mod | Meeting Place: Tas Silg Marsaxlokk | 2 days in Malta\, 1 day in Gozo \nTraining for a Camino? Or re-uniting with Camino buddies from a previous walk? Why don’t you join us on the 3-day Melita Mariana? Journey over land and sea in Malta and Gozo from the Southeast Punic harbour of Marsaxlokk (starting at tas-Silg) to the Northwest village of Gharb (ending at Santwarju ta’ Pinu) on this 3-day Marian Camino. \nThe route commences in Marsaxlokk (Tas-Silg Sanctuary or Pompei Parish church) and continues\, over 2 days\, through Rabat and Mdina to the Sanctuary of Our Lady in Mellieha\, visiting various Marian devotions throughout the ages in Malta. On the 3rd day pilgrims walk from Ghajnsielem (Our Lady of Loreto and Our Lady of Lourdes\, through Qala (Immaculate Conception)\, the Citadel (Santa Maria) towards Ta Pinu Sanctuary in the limits of Gharb. \nWe will park our cars in Mellieha and transport will take us to tas-Silg to commence the Melita Mariana Camino. \nInterested? Please follow this links to register. Please choose the option below to register: \n\n3-day Camino (Fri – Sun) link: Includes (a.) transport from Mellieha to tas-Silg (b.) 1 night accommodation (17th to 18th Jan) in Rabat with dinner and breakfast. (we walk to our cars once in Mellieha). (c.) transport in Gozo from Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary back to Mgarr Harbour. (Note: We are not including accommodation between 18th and 19th Jan before departing to Gozo). Cost: € 75 for twin-sharing basis accommodation and € 90 for single supplement.\n2-Day | Malta Segment only (Fri – Sat) Link: (a.) transport from Mellieha to tas-Silg (b.) 1 night accommodation (17th to 18th Jan) in Rabat with dinner and breakfast. (we walk to our cars once in Mellieha). Cost: € 65 for twin-sharing basis accommodation and € 80 for single supplement.\n1-Day Camino | Gozo Segment link: € 10 per person\, covering transport back to Cirkewwa or € 5 per person without transport.\n\nAll options include a Credencial\, testimonium and camino leaders.
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/melitaemariana/
LOCATION:Tas Silg Marsaxlokk\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Day Event (Local),Local Event,Melitæ Mariana,Trekking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250112
DTSTAMP:20260819T231601
CREATED:20240212T130726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T122130Z
UID:5039-1735257600-1736639999@xircammini.org
SUMMARY:Sri Lanka | FULLY BOOKED
DESCRIPTION:Sri Lanka 2024/5\nNote: XirCammini is not a travel agent or tour operator. These itineraries are put together / purchased from licensed travel agencies and/or IATA ticketing agent/s and/or tour operators and are open only to XirCammini members. To register for the event please follow this link. \n    \nIn Dec 2024/ Jan 2025 we are immersing ourselves in this 14-day excursion\, merging history\, culture\, ancient spirituality and outdoor adventure: \n \nWhen: We leave Malta on 27th December 2024 morning and return on 11th January 2025. \nWhere: The complete holiday will be in Sri Lanka.  Our last day and night will be in the picturesque Mount Lavinia with its sprawling beaches (a paradise on the mainland). \n    \nWhat: Highlights of this hiking adventure: \n\nNegombo (https://fb.watch/pSpQl0hYRp/): A Dutch colonial village renown for the sight\, scent and sound of its fish market. The shouts of\nvendors\, the rich ocean aroma\, and the colorful array of seafood create an authentic and lively atmosphere.\nDambulla (https://fb.watch/pSpRFzjU0W/): The cave temples’ complex; a Unesco Heritage Site. Cave entrance ticket is included. There are five caves (shrine rooms) in Dambulla temple. All these caves are full of statues depicting various personifications of Buddha throughout the ages. There are 150 Buddha images in these caves. Cave No. 5 (the last in order) has no historical value as it was done in the second decade of this century. All the other caves contain statues and paintings representing various epochs of Sinhalese sculpture and paintings. The early paintings of Dambulla are\nbelieved by some to belong to the 8th century A.C.\nPinawala Elephant Orphanage https://fb.watch/pSqhDpLcIb/\nMinneriya National Park (4×4 safari). The Minneriya National Park is famous for its herds of elephants migrating for food\, water\, and shelter\, and forming a ‘gathering’ that can be witnessed by the visitors. The dry season is the best time to visit this place\, as the majestic elephants migrate to the Minneriya Tank for water. Apart from elephants\, the national park is also home to several mammals\, birds\, reptiles\, and different kinds of plant species. Minneriya National Park comes under the dry zone\, meaning\, it receives less rainfall compared to the other areas in the country.\nHike to Sigiriya Mount Fortress (Unessco Heritage Site) (https://fb.watch/pSpTrbZn7r/): Entrance ticket included. Sigiriya Rock Fortress declared a world heritage site by UNESCO\, Sigiriya serves as a fine example of ancient urban planning. Sigiriya is a significant site of the Cultural Triangle and perhaps Sri Lanka’s most iconic historical destination. The site\, also known as Lion Rock\, is recognized all over the world for the remains of the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress and its numerous enchanting and well-preserved attractions. The complex hydraulics system at the fortress enhances the site’s reputation as a beautiful example of classical city planning. The fortress complex\, constructed in the 5th century\, includes attractions such as the royal gardens\, one of the oldest landscaped gardens in the world\, and the Mirror Wall\, which is adorned with ancient graffiti. The highlight of the fortress is the colourful frescoes painted on the western face of the rock; it is believed that there were initially 500 such frescoes\, but merely around 22 of them remain today.\nWhite water rafting in Kitugala\, included in the price (the site where the David Niven Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed) https://fb.watch/pSqrbQ0INw/\nNew Year’s Eve celebrations in Kandy (https://fb.watch/pSqdEvWPCc/). In Kandy we will also visit the Botanical Gardens. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (https://fb.watch/pSqnRtU1bu/)\, alongside Adam’s Peak\, is considered one of the holiest places in Sri Lanka and is an important pilgrimage destination. The golden-roofed temple is supposedly home to a tooth of Buddha and during the pooja\, the time of offering and prayers\, tourists as well as religious followers can inspect the gold casket in which it is guarded. The temple itself is in the royal palace complex\, which encompasses several temples and museums.\nHike to Meemure rain forest https://fb.watch/pSpXtIs5E2/ (including a night in mud huts) and Trek to Nawarathna waterfall\, Sooriya Arana water ponds\, trekking / exploration of Nitro cave Exploration\,  Heengaga River and the 7 Waterfalls. Meemure is one of the most remote villages in Sri Lanka with the only access via a 14 km (8.7 mi) trail from the town of Loolwatte. Meemure is well nourished by water as their evergreen rain forest. This is a village in Sri Lanka with a population of about 400 and it’s located near the border between Kandy District and Matale District in the Knuckles\nMountain Range.\nNuwara Eliya\, a city tour of this British colonial town and the tree plantations. We also climb Mount Kirigalpoththa (https://fb.watch/pSq3hqm6Ot/) and trek to World’s end at Horton Plains (https://fb.watch/pSq0drl7UI/). Kirigalpoththa mountain is the second tallest in Sri Lanka and the tallest of the mountains in the island whose summits are open to hikers.  Horton Plains is located on a high windswept saddle at about 7\,000 ft (2134 mt.) elevation. The awesome escarpment drops vertically for about 4\,000 feet; hence its name was given. Sri Lanka’s highest plateau 7200 ft above sea level in the central mountain country. This ‘Fen” is a very scenic region with an astounding variety of scenery from mountains to grasslands\, from marshes to trout streams. Sri Lanka’s best flavoured high grown teas are grown in the surrounding areas. Spectacular view from ‘Worlds End’ where the plateau plunges a thousand feet in a straight sheer drop. Cool and bracing climate\, and very good hiking country. Distinctive flora (many English field flowers grow on the plains) colourful butterflies and many rare highland birds.\nA scenic train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella. In Ella we visit Ella Gap\, 09 Arch Bridge and the Namunukula Mountain Range and we will also walk the Flying Ravana Mega Zipline. https://fb.watch/pSqjQPGBSi/ . Ella Gap\, Ella is everyone’s favourite hill-country village and the place to ease off the travel accelerator and enjoy the stunning panoramic views. On a clear night one can even see the subtle glow of the Great Basses lighthouse on Sri\nLanka’s south coast. Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka’s scenic highlands\, the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella is an architectural marvel. This colonial-era railway bridge\, constructed entirely of bricks and cement\, stands majestically amidst emerald tea fields and misty hills. Visitors are enchanted by the picturesque blend of history and nature\, making it a perfect spot for photography\, leisurely walks\, and witnessing the timeless charm of trains passing over this iconic structure. Namunukula\, at 2\,035m\, is the 12th highest mountain in Sri Lanka and its name is emanating from its nine peaks.\n4×4 Safari in Yala. Yala National Park\, a wildlife paradise in Sri Lanka. Embark on an exhilarating safari adventure through its vast wilderness\, where untamed nature and diverse ecosystems flourish.  Majestic elephants\, elusive leopards\, colourful bird species\, and a myriad of other fascinating creatures call this  their natural habitat. Traverse through lush forests\, tranquil lakes\, and golden savannahs\, immersing yourself in the raw beauty of this enchanting sanctuary. https://fb.watch/pSq63mcDlT/\nTrekking in the Sinharaja rain forest https://fb.watch/pSq7SRYNqU/ and https://fb.watch/pSqtvC95l2/. Sinharaja\, Sri Lanka’s tropical rainforest\, is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. The Sinharaja forest\, which is situated 30 km from Galle\, covers an area of 8\,900 hectares and is one of the few virgin forests left in the world. The forest covers a series of mountains and ridges rising abruptly from 90m to 1170m above mean sea level. The\nSinharaja forest includes streams\, springs\, rivers\, and waterfalls\, and is home to leopards\, deer\, monkeys\, butterflies\, and a variety of trees\, shrubs\, and medicinal herbs are also found within the forest. The Sinharaja forest is unique because it is the only location in Sri Lanka where the altitude changes within one kilometre in an area measuring 01 km from east to west. This factor has contributed to the amazing variety of species of fauna and flora\, a significant mammal population and several species of birds and reptiles.\nBalapitiya River Cruise through the mangrooves of Balapitiya and also visiting Cinnamon island (for which Sri Lanka is famous).\nGalle Fort. We will also be stopping for some time in Galle\, with its Portugues bastions reminiscent of those in Malta\, where history and culture from Sri Lanka\, Colonial Portugal and Holland fuse together.\nMount Lavinia. https://fb.watch/pSqaHG4M4m/ Mount Lavinia is known as the Golden Mile of beaches. However\, it also shares a history with Malta – Sir Thomas Maitland – who was Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) from 1805 to 1811 and of Malta from 1815 to 1823 – lived in Mount Lavinia when in Ceylon. Aparently the name is derived from Lovina\, the name of a half-cast (Sinhalese-Portugues) lady with whom he fell in love there. We will also enjoy our final dinner on the beach in Mount Lavinia.\n\nHow Much?: \nThe overall contribution per member is: Euros  3\,375 per person (in twin / double room sharing). A non-refundable deposit of Euros 875 required when registering. In case there are already groups of 3 persons interested in sharing a triple together\, a lower contribution applies. Please note that – although – Euros 3\,375 includes the return flights\, we would be instructing members to purchase the air ticket separately\, directly from a pre-appointed travel agency that is kindly providing XirCammini members with a preferential price. The overall contribution includes: \n\nReturn air tickets with 30kg luggage allowance. (Although the above contribution includes also the air ticket cost\, each of us will be purchasing these separately\, directly from the chosen IATA travel agent that provided us with the preferential price)\nAccommodation mostly in 4* hotel other than when we are trekking in Meemure area and sleeping in mud-huts\nAll breakfasts and dinners\nA coach\, driver and licensed and experienced guide with us at all times plus licensed trekking guides in each locality on the trekking days\nEntrance fee to Dambulla\n4×4 Safari in Minneriya\nSigiriya Fortress Mount entrance\nWhite-water rafting in Kitigula\nNew Year’s Dinner in a Colonial Heritage Building that is now a hotel in Kandy\nEntrance to the Temple of the Tooth\nIn Meemure (at the campsite) we will also include lunch (in addition to breakfast and dinner)\nScenic Train-ride\nMega Ravana Zipline\n4×4 Safari in Yala\nRiver cruise in Balapitiya\nTrekking leader from Malta\nTraining in Malta to prepare for trekking days\n\nHow many?: We are aiming to have a group of 20 persons. \nOther important info: \n1.) Please check vaccine requirements well ahead of time: https://healthservices.gov.mt/en/phc/pchyhi/Pages/Travel-Vaccination.aspx \nTo register please follow this link. A non-refundable deposit of Euros 875 is required when registering. \nLooking forward to hearing from you and to having you with us | Sincerely … James & Tucc
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LOCATION:Sri Lanka\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Overseas,Trekking
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SUMMARY:Zurrieq | Nigret | Wied Bassasa Loop & Kazinata | Inner Harbour Charity Event
DESCRIPTION:Please register by following this link. \nDear all\, \nIt’s that time of year to be merry and also to think more of others. \nInner Harbour Area Charity Event\nAs in previous years we are also collecting goodies for the inner harbour area charity event that we support each year. We will collect these from you during this event on 15th Dec to deliver to the Bormla Parish on 17th December. This is an initiative driven by John Darmanin. Thank you John. \nHow does the Charity Event Work?\nWe do not collect money. We ask each of you (this is entirely voluntary) to set aside + – Eur20 and you use them to purchase some items\, typically 1 item of babyware (i.e. bag of nappies? baby bath-products?)\, 1 item of sanitary-ware (i.e. soap\, talcum powder\, shampoo or sanitary pads for young adoloscents) and an item or two of non-parishable food (i.e. a few tins of food or packets of e.g. UHT milk or juice). Please avoid perishables as well as e.g. pasta and rice due to weavil. \nThen on the 15th Dec (or ask us to collect them before if you cannot join us on the 15th Dec) we collect the bag of goodies from you. Volunteers from XirCammini will deliver them on the 17th Dec to the Bormla Parish Group volunteers to distribute them to families in need in the Inner Harbour Area. \nIf any one can help us deliver the bags to the Bormla Parish Group on the 17th Dec evening please contact John Darmanin directly. \nWalk & Kazinata on the 15th Dec\nOn the 15th Dec we will meet in Zurrieq at 09:00 a.m. next to the Golden statue of Sta. Katerina as one is entering the village (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dbumu1BSBWnte9uX6) \nBring your Charity bags with you and we will load them in the cars of James Portelli and John Darmanin and we set off on our trek that mornining. \nFrom there we’ll walk to the Xarolla windmill\, Hal Far Road direction\, Bubaqra\, Wied Bassasa\, Munqar / Nigret and descend to Zurrieq Village core for a Kazinata at Queen Victoria Band Club in the Parish square at 12:30. \nPlease Register | A small thank you from XirCammini\nIf you are interested in joining the Kazinata please register by following this link. We are collecting Eur 8 from each person to cover the cost of finger food  and incidentals. All persons joining us for the Kazinata will also receive a XirCammini fabric\, string bag that costs more than the Eur 8 contribution. \nYou can also invite your family or friends to the walk and Kazinata (provided that a contribution is paid per person). \nPlease register by following this link. \n 
URL:https://xircammini.org/event/zurrieq-nigret-wied-bassasa-loop-kazinata-harbour-charity-event/
LOCATION:Zurrieq | Wied Bassasa Loop & Kasinata\, Queen Victoria band Club\, Malta
CATEGORIES:Day Event (Local),Eating,Local Event,Social Event,Trekking
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