Blue Lagoon, Comino, Natural swimming cove in Comino, Malta
The Blue Lagoon features transparent turquoise Mediterranean waters between white limestone cliffs, with a sandy bottom creating natural pool conditions.
This natural formation served as a recreational area for the Knights of St John during the 1500s before becoming a primary destination in Malta.
The lagoon represents a meeting point where locals and international visitors gather to experience Mediterranean swimming and water activities throughout summer months.
Regular ferries operate from Cirkewwa and Marfa ports every 30 minutes, with round-trip tickets costing between 10 and 15 euros per person.
The water clarity allows swimmers to see up to 10 meters deep, while the surrounding area maintains a population of less than 10 permanent residents.
Location: Għajnsielem
GPS coordinates: 36.01407,14.32431
Latest update: April 18, 2025 21:45
Malta combines thousands of years of history with varied coastal landscapes across a compact island area of 122 square miles (316 square kilometers). The capital Valletta contains major structures including the Co-Cathedral of St. John with its Caravaggio paintings, the National Museum of Archaeology, and the 18th-century Manoel Theatre. The city displays baroque architecture and military installations from the Knights of Malta period. The Neolithic temple complexes rank among the world's oldest freestanding stone structures. Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra near Qrendi date from around 3600 to 3200 BC, while the Ġgantija temples on Gozo are even older. The Ħal-Saflieni Hypogeum in Paola is an underground necropolis with multiple chambers. The Tarxien temples show decorated stone blocks and reliefs. The coastline offers different formations: the Dingli Cliffs reach 830 feet (253 meters) in height, while the Blue Grotto near Qrendi features sea caves with turquoise water. The Blue Lagoon on Comino has shallow, clear water. Golden Bay near Mellieħa is a sandy beach. Fort Rinella in Kalkara preserves an 1884 Armstrong gun. The medieval town of Mdina and the Citadel in Victoria on Gozo display fortress architecture from different periods.
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