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Cominotto

Island

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.

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Cominotto essentials

Address: Cominotto, just off Comino, Malta
Hours: Accessible any time (uninhabited islet)
Admission: Free (no official facilities)
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About Cominotto

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.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Cominotto

Best visited in summer for swimming and snorkeling; avoid winter when ferries are sparse.

Summer
June-August · 24-30°C
Calm seas and perfect swimming water; busiest for boat trips from Gozo and Comino.
Late spring-early autumn
May & September-October · 18-26°C
Warm water with fewer day‑boats; ideal for snorkeling and photography.

Weather & Climate near Cominotto

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 46 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 11° - 16° 13° 81 mm partly cloudy 74% 4.5 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
February Very Good 10° - 16° 13° 55 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
March Very Good 11° - 17° 14° 35 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.3 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.8h
April Excellent 12° - 18° 15° 20 mm some cloud 83% 4.8 m/s 1.4 high 13.0h
May Ideal 16° - 22° 19° 7 mm some cloud 82% 4.3 m/s 1.9 very high 14.0h
June Ideal 19° - 26° 23° 2 mm mostly sunny 80% 3.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 22° - 28° 25° 0 mm clear 77% 3.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.2h
August Ideal 23° - 29° 26° 5 mm clear 75% 3.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.4h
September Ideal 21° - 27° 24° 37 mm mostly sunny 75% 3.3 m/s 1.4 high 12.3h
October Excellent 18° - 24° 21° 79 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Very Good 15° - 20° 18° 78 mm partly cloudy 74% 4.0 m/s 0.5 low 10.1h
December Very Good 12° - 17° 15° 99 mm partly cloudy 73% 4.2 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
Getting There & Around

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.