Cominotto
Island Tiny uninhabited islet with crystalline swimming spots
Off Comino, Cominotto is a tiny uninhabited islet noted for turquoise waters and close snorkeling. Day-trippers arrive by boat from Malta or Comino to swim, snorkel, and inspect limestone coves.
Cominotto is a small, uninhabited islet immediately adjacent to the larger island of Comino in the Maltese archipelago. It is best known for clear turquoise waters and the sheltered bay formed between it and Comino, commonly referred to as part of the Blue Lagoon area.
The islet offers rocky shoreline, sea caves and shallow reefs that attract swimmers and snorkellers; there are no services or buildings and landings are informal. Boats from Malta and Gozo visit the area frequently during the summer months.
Cominotto lies just off the northern/central shore of Comino in the Maltese islands, within easy reach by short boat trip from Gozo or mainland Malta and set in exposed open sea that produces excellent water clarity on calm days.
- No facilities: There are no visitor facilities on the islet - bring water and sun protection and be prepared to swim or use a small skiff to land on rocky shorelines.
- Blue Lagoon access: The channel between Comino and Cominotto forms part of the Blue Lagoon area and is popular for swimming, snorkeling and day trips from Malta and Gozo; expect crowds in summer.
How to Get to Cominotto #
Reach Cominotto by boat from Cirkewwa (ferries to Gozo) or from Mgarr Harbour on Gozo. Many Gozo‑based operators run half‑day trips that include stops at Comino and Cominotto; the crossing from Comino is roughly 5-10 minutes by tender. There are no piers or official landings-boats typically anchor off the little bay.
Tips for Visiting Cominotto #
- Bring water and sun protection-no shade or services on the islet.
- Visit as part of a boat tour from Comino or Gozo; skip private landings if weather rough.
- Snorkel around the leeward side where underwater visibility is best-watch for currents.
Best Time to Visit Cominotto #
Best visited in summer for swimming and snorkeling; avoid winter when ferries are sparse.
Weather & Climate near Cominotto #
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 10°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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