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Comino island, the smallest of the three islands forming the Maltese Archipelago, measuring 1.4 square miles. For some, just a large rock, surrounded by a rugged coastline, mainly untouched land but for many others Comino island is popular for its white sandy beach with turquoise crystal clear water. Comino was mainly inhabited in the Roman period but did not have much significance until the Knights arrived. It then had a dual role: hunting grounds and a staging post in the defence of the Maltese Islands against the Ottoman Turks. The island had proved a useful base for pirates operating in the...

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Comino, the smallest, least populated island of the Maltese archipelago. What is there to do here? With no shops, no restaurants, car-free and apart from one hotel practically uninhabited. The island of Comino Blue Lagoon The main attraction here is simply the Blue Lagoon. A natural swimming pool that attracts swimmers, divers, snorkelers and adventure seekers. The Blue Lagoon where every picture is Instagrammable. With its turquoise clear water, relatively shallow. It’s a great place to spend a day swimming, snorkeling and simply relaxing on the small sandy beach taking in the scenery and the gorgeous sun rays. The only...

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One of the most popular places to visit while in Malta are the Blue Lagoon and Gozo. The Blue Lagoon, or what many call paradise on earth, is where you will find the clearest waters. It is situated between Comino island and the island of Cominotto a natural wide swimming pool, partially sandy and mostly rocky. Here you can swim, snorkel and sunbathe or explore some of the caves to discover even smaller sandy beaches. On the other hand you have the island of Gozo. Only a 10 minute boat ride away from the Blue Lagoon, the second largest island...

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What to do while in Malta? Looking for Comino ferries or Blue lagoon ferries to spend a relaxing day on the only white sandy beach on the island of Malta? Well, you have a wide selection of boat tours to choose from. How to get to Comino and the Blue Lagoon? From Cirkewwa you have the Comino ferries that ferry you over to the island of Comino for 10euro. These are frequent and fast, but on the down side they just drop you off in the Blue Lagoon with no shade, shelter or retreat. As many say, the Blue lagoon is amazing...

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Gozo (in Maltese - Ghawdex) the second largest island in the Archipelago. Although it covers only 26 square meters there is so much to do and see in Gozo. Here are the top 5 sites: 1. Victoria - The Capital City Victoria embraces both the Citadel, the ancient fortified city at the centre of the Island, and the surrounding town old Rabat (meaning suburb in Arabic and Archaic Maltese) and its modern additions. There are many places of historical and cultural interest in Victoria. A visit to the Citadel is a must. Its towering fortifications afford superb views over the whole...

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