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Comino Travel Guide

Wade into some of the clearest turquoise water you will ever see at the Blue Lagoon between Malta and Gozo.

📍 Destination Overview

Comino is a nearly uninhabited islet between Malta and Gozo, home to no permanent residents yet famed as the Maltese summer's must-see thanks to the world-famous Blue Lagoon. The lagoon lies in the channel between Comino and the islet of Cominotto, its water turning an unforgettable gradient of blues and greens under the sunlight, so clear you can swim and snorkel straight in. The island also offers St Mary's Tower, the Crystal Lagoon and quiet walking trails - ideal for a leisurely day-trip by boat from Valletta, Sliema or the Marfa ferries.

Region
Comino island, between Malta and Gozo
Best season
Peak summer Jun-Aug; quieter Sep-Oct
Currency & Language
Euro (EUR); official languages Maltese and English
Plug & Voltage
230V, British three-pin Type G
Suggested duration
Half to full day
Connectivity & Access
Reach by boat from Sliema, Marfa or Cirkewwa

☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate

🏝️ Season: May–Oct
A tiny Maltese island; May–Oct (9–30°C) has the warmest seas and most sun—peak for the Blue Lagoon.
🌤️ Shoulder: Apr & Nov
12–19°C, pleasant spring and autumn months.
January
🌤️
15°/9°
February
🌤️
15°/9°
March
🌤️
17°/10°
April
☀️
19°/12°
Fair
May
☀️
23°/15°
Best
June
☀️
27°/19°
Best
July
☀️
30°/22°
Best
August
☀️
30°/22°
Best
September
☀️
27°/20°
Best
October
☀️
24°/17°
Best
November
☀️
20°/13°
Fair
December
🌤️
16°/10°

🎯 Comino Experiences

Swim the lagoon
Swim and snorkel in almost transparent blue-green water.
Circle the Crystal Lagoon
Boat between the lagoons and splash in any calm spot.
Historic tower
See the 17th-century St Mary's Tower and old salt pans.
Comino has a Mediterranean climate; best is May–Oct (9–30°C, warm Blue Lagoon seas). Apr and Nov are pleasant shoulder months; winter is mild and breezy.

🚌 Transport & Stays

City Transport
Day-trip boat
From Sliema, Marfa and other ports with a lagoon stop
About 20-60 EUR pp (estimate)
Public ferry
Summer-only service from Cirkewwa/Marfa
Estimate
Recommended Stay Areas
Marfa / St Julian's
A handy base close to the ferry with full amenities for a day return.
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