Want to do something different on August 11? Why not sleep over at Għar Dalam?

Heritage Malta is offering the public an opportunity to enjoy the cultural and natural heritage in the vicinity of Għar Dalam Cave in a different atmosphere and sleep in the open air in a safe and tranquil environment.

Participants will walk through Wied Dalam valley to the remains of a Roman villa and underground cistern of Ta’ Kaċċatura, as well as cart-ruts, tombs and a dolmen. In the vicinity there is also Casa Ipolitto, a derelict 17th Century farmhouse.

They will visit the bronze age temple of Borġ in-Nadur and Għar Dalam Cave, along the way learning about the night fauna of the Maltese islands, such as bats and moths while listening to the sounds made by various species of crickets.

A light evening meal and breakfast will be served.

Participants should wear suitable shoes since the tour involves walking on rough terrain in the dark.

Sleepover participants should bring their own sleeping bag, mattress or small tent as well as a water bottle and a torchlight. They can sleep either in the open air within the Għar Dalam grounds or inside the museum.

Since tickets are limited, booking is on a first come first served basis. Adult tickets are €25, those for seniors, students and children €21, while Heritage Malta member tickets are €20. They are available from all Heritage Malta museums and sites and online from the agency’s website, www.heritagemalta.org.

This experience start on August 11 at 7pm and ends on August 12 at 8am.