Mistra Valley and Selmun Private Nature Tour with Transport
Qawra, St Paul's Bay, Malta
Appreciate Malta’s biodiversity on this private hiking tour with a fully qualified botanist guide. Get picked up from your hotel in Malta or Gozo and walk through Mistra Valley and past Selmun Palace.
This private hiking tour explores Malta’s northeast coast, ideal for nature lovers seeking a peaceful walk with expert botanical guidance.
Highlights
- Enjoy views of the Malta coast and Comino island
- Combine exercise, education, and sightseeing on a relaxed coastal walk
- Avoid crowded tourist routes on a peaceful trek through Mistra Valley
- Pass natural landmarks along the valley
- Swim in the clear waters of Mistra Bay to cool off
Description
Explore the northeast coast of Malta on a private 7-kilometer hike through Mistra Valley, accompanied by a certified botanist guide. The tour includes stops for swimming, nature introductions, and views of cliffs and Selmun Palace.
After hotel pickup in Malta (excluding Gozo), travel to the coast to start your walk. The route features a secluded shingle bay, native Mediterranean plants such as wild orchids, French daffodils, and rock roses, and seasonal agricultural fields.
The tour offers an optional 30-minute swim in Mistra Bay’s clear waters, weather permitting. Continue to Selmun Palace and the village centre, where traditional farmhouses, a chapel, and Roman tombs are visible.
Along the route, you’ll see views of Comino and Saint Paul islands and finish with cliff-top perspectives before returning to your hotel.
Includes
- Fully qualified and certified botanist guide
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers from/to your hotel or nearest pick-up point in Malta (Gozo not included)
Excludes
- Food and drinks (optional packed lunch available when booking, including a traditional Maltese Ftira, snacks, and mineral water)
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers for guests staying in Gozo
- Tips (optional)
Important Information
- Walking distance: approximately 7 km
- Focus is on nature, not history; guide is a botanist, not a history expert
- Wear comfortable trekking shoes and weather-appropriate casual clothing
- No toilet facilities on the route; use facilities before pickup
- Guests may bring their own food and drinks
- Difficulty: easy to moderate, including a 10-minute rock climb and a 15-minute steep footpath
- Guests from Gozo must arrange their own ferry to Malta before pickup
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
For the best experience, book in advance, bring swimwear and water, and plan for hotel pickup in Malta for smooth transfers.
