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Saint Mary's Tower

Tower

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.

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Address: Mġarr, Malta
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About Saint Mary's Tower

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.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Saint Mary's Tower

Shoulder seasons offer comfortable coastal weather and better light for photographs.

Spring
March-May · 15-22°C (59-72°F)
Pleasant weather and wildflowers along the coast.
Autumn
September-October · 22-28°C (72-82°F)
Still warm but with fewer summer visitors.

Weather & Climate near Saint Mary's Tower

Climate

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.

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° 82 mm partly cloudy 74% 4.5 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
February Very Good 10° - 16° 13° 56 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° 19 mm some cloud 83% 4.9 m/s 1.4 high 13.0h
May Excellent 16° - 22° 19° 7 mm some cloud 82% 4.4 m/s 1.9 very high 14.0h
June Ideal 19° - 26° 22° 2 mm mostly sunny 80% 3.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 22° - 28° 25° 0 mm clear 77% 3.6 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° 38 mm mostly sunny 75% 3.4 m/s 1.4 high 12.3h
October Excellent 18° - 24° 21° 78 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.7 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Very Good 15° - 20° 18° 79 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 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.