Comino

Comino is a small island between Malta and Gozo known for its sheltered bays and crystal-clear waters. It is sparsely inhabited and primarily visited for its coastal scenery rather than built attractions.

The most famous spot is the Blue Lagoon, a shallow sheltered bay with vivid turquoise water used for swimming and snorkeling; day boats from Malta and Gozo bring most visitors. There are also simple walking tracks, secluded coves, and the small historic Santa Marija Tower on the island.

Comino has a long history of seasonal use and intermittent habitation, with defensive towers constructed during the Knights of St John period to guard local waterways. It has never developed into a permanent urban settlement and remains largely undeveloped.

Lying in the channel between Malta and Gozo, the island is a short boat crossing from either main island and functions mainly as a day-trip destination.

• Blue Lagoon access: The island is largely car-free and attracts day-trippers for its clear shallow waters, especially the Blue Lagoon between Comino and Cominotto.

What to See #

• Blue Lagoon: The Blue Lagoon in a sheltered bay of luminous shallow water, widely visited for swimming, snorkeling and boat trips during the warmer months.
• Santa Marija Tower: A 17th-century coastal watchtower built by the Knights of St John that stands on the island and historically served as a lookout and defensive point.