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Updated | Discover the World of the Maltese Honey Bee with Apicul-Tour Experience

A promotional image for 'Apicul-Tour #1' hosted by the Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee, featuring beekeeping activities and images of beekeepers.

The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee is thrilled to announce the launch of ‘Apicul-Tour #1 | By the Foundation’, offering a truly unique experience to observe the Maltese Honey Bee, Malta’s national insect, found nowhere else in the world.

Apicul-Tour will give visitors an up-close view of these remarkable bees in action, from foraging among Malta’s native flora to producing their precious honey. Guided by expert beekeepers, participants will gain insight into the life of Apis mellifera ruttneri, the only honey bee endemic to Malta, and learn about the vital role it plays in pollination and the local ecosystem.

This experience is both educational and engaging. Guests will discover the intricacies of bee behaviour, the delicate balance of nature, and sustainable practices that help conserve this unique species. An interactive experience, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and see the bees’ work firsthand.

A close-up of a honeycomb frame covered with numerous bees, showcasing the hexagonal wax cells filled with honey.
A group of beekeepers wearing protective suits and veils, gathered around a beehive in a sunny outdoor setting.
A group of beekeepers in protective white suits and veils, watching as one beekeeper inspects a frame filled with bees in a sunny outdoor setting.
A beekeeper in protective clothing opening a wooden beehive, holding a tool in one hand and a lid in the other, with greenery in the background.

Details:

  • Location: Għargħur
  • Date: Sunday, 12th April 2026
  • Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
  • Price: €25 per person
  • Beekeeping suit will be provided.

If you are interested in attending this tour, kindly book by following the instructions below:

  1. Kindly effect the payment of €25 to the Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee;
    • Beneficiary NameFONDAZZJONI GHALL-KONSERVAZZJONI TAN-NAHLA MALTIJA
    • IBAN: MT44VALL22013000000050020135691
    • BIC: VALLMTMTXXX
    • Bank Name: Bank of Valletta
    • N.B. A fiscal receipt will be provided during the Apitour. Please note that the fee is non-refundable (in part or in full) and non-transferable.
  2. Once payment has been made, please email us at info@maltesehoneybee.org and forward the following:
    • Full Name and Surname
    • Email Address
    • Mobile Number

The 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 would like to thank everyone who joined us for our first successful Apicul-Tour. Even though we had to reschedule from the original date due to bad weather, we were delighted to finally host it this Sunday morning, the 12th of April, 2026.

A special thank you to our session host and guide, the highly experienced beekeeper Mario Sant, for sharing his knowledge and passion. See you next time!

An outdoor area featuring a large banner for the Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee. Three individuals are engaged in conversation near a stone wall and lush greenery.
A flag displaying the text 'Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee' next to a man inspecting a traditional pottery vessel outdoors.
A group of people gathered outside, discussing beekeeping. One man, displaying an interest in the topic, is pointing at a beehive while explaining, with green foliage and stone walls in the background.
Close-up of a honeycomb hive with bees, featuring a hand pointing at one of the bees.
A group of people engaged in discussion outdoors near a stone wall, with a banner for the Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee and the Bank of Valletta in the background.
An artisan demonstrates a wooden box with honeycomb frames in a garden, with flowers and stone walls in the background.
A beekeeper in protective gear observing a frame of bees in an apiary, surrounded by greenery.
A group of people wearing camouflage hats and veils observe a beekeeper inspecting a beehive outdoors.
WhatsApp logo featuring a white phone icon inside a green speech bubble against a gradient green background.
A cartoon illustration of a smiling bee character with a round face, wearing a black and yellow striped outfit, and large eyes. The background features a honeycomb pattern, with the name 'Katerina' written in a playful font.
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