Saint Mary's Tower
Tower 16th-century coastal watchtower on Comino, Malta
A coastal watchtower on Comino near Mġarr, Saint Mary’s Tower dates to the 17th century; day-trippers visit for sea swimming, snorkeling, and panoramic coastal views.
Saint Mary’s Tower is a large coastal watchtower on the island of Comino, Malta, built by the Knights of St John to control the channel between Malta and Gozo.
The tower is a prominent landmark on Comino and offers panoramic views over the island and the nearby Blue Lagoon and channels; it is a frequent stop on boat trips around Comino. The tower’s size and coastal location make it one of the island’s principal historic attractions.
Erected by the Order of St John in the early 17th century as part of Malta’s chain of coastal watchtowers, the structure served as a defensive and signaling post for sea traffic between the islands.
Positioned on the eastern tip of Comino, the tower sits between the main islands of Malta and Gozo and is normally reached by boat from northern Malta.
- Construction date: Constructed by the Order of St John to guard the channel between Malta and Gozo; it dates to the early 17th century.
How to Get to Saint Mary's Tower #
Mġarr is accessible by car from central Malta; local buses serve the area from major towns. The tower is a short drive from Mġarr harbor and the surrounding coastal roads.
Tips for Visiting Saint Mary's Tower #
- If this is the coastal defensive tower near Għammar (or similar), check tide and boat schedules if approaching by sea - the area can be exposed to wind.
- Combine a visit with a drive around northern Malta's coastal lookout points for varied perspectives.
Best Time to Visit Saint Mary's Tower #
Shoulder seasons offer comfortable coastal weather and better light for photographs.
Weather & Climate near Saint Mary's Tower #
Saint Mary's Tower's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 10°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (500 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (82 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 (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°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 (38 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 (78 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 (79 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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