Site Visit: TUTA Agro Tourism, Kerċem, Gozo, Malta

Tuta Agritourism is a flourishing enterprise nestled in the heart of the rural countryside, offering visitors a unique blend of agricultural experiences and hospitality. Approximately 50 kilometres from the nearest urban centre, Tuta Agritourism is in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by verdant fields and rolling hills. Its location offers visitors a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Operations, Facilities and Activities

Designed to cater to the needs of its guests, TUTA agrotourism boasts a range of facilities. These include cozy accommodations, providing visitors with a comfortable stay amidst the countryside's natural beauty. Additionally, Tuta Agritourism offers guided tours of its farm, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the agricultural practices and processes firsthand.

One of the highlight activities at TUTA Agrotourism is its diverse range of activities aimed at providing guests with an authentic rural experience. Visitors can participate in activities such as fruit picking, vegetable harvesting, and animal feeding, gaining insight into the workings of a working farm. Additionally, guided nature walks and birdwatching tours are available for those keen on exploring the natural surroundings.

Culinary Experience & Community Engagement

Food is central to the agritourism experience at Tuta. Guests have the opportunity to savour delicious farm-to-table meals prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Cheeses, milk, eggs, cheese lets, tomatoes, herbs, amongst other ingredients are inhouse sourced and are served to the customers within the farm-to-fork concept meals when visiting the onsite restaurant. Cooking classes and culinary workshops are also offered, allowing visitors to learn traditional recipes and cooking techniques from skilled chefs. Besides the farm-to-fork concept, Tuta Agrotourism is deeply committed to fostering community engagement and sustainable practices. The venture collaborates with local farmers and artisans, supporting the regional economy and promoting cultural exchange. Furthermore, initiatives such as organic farming methods and conservation efforts are integral to Tuta's mission of responsible tourism.

Collaboration visit

While visiting Tuta Agrotourism Farm in Gozo a class of primary school students were having an educational tour integrated with a lesson on tomatoes. Mr Tabone was explaining to the children that a tomato is a juicy fruit, usually red, that looks like a big berry. Most tomatoes grow on vines, though a few kinds grow on shrubs. Many people think the tomatoes grown on vines taste much better, and those types are much more common. Tomato is cultivated in tropical and temperate climates in open fields or under greenhouses in temperate climates. The tomato greenhouses that are on the farm are often used for large-scale production during winter times. We had the opportunity to experience the production of tomatoes first hand when we visited the greenhouses. The individuals in charge explained the delicate care they take on the daily basis, as well as informed us of the whole process from beginning to end.

Tomato Greenhouse 

After the tour, Mr Tabone instructed the children to take a piece of sourdough bread, which was already prepared on the tables, to slice the in-house sourced tomatoes in half through the middle rather than top to bottom. Children learnt how to spread the tomato halves on the bread until they literally fell apart and were only left with the skins. The skins which were also added to the bread for their enjoyment to eat. A drizzle of olive oil was added together with a sprinkling of rock salt and pepper.