The tiny island of Comino is very popular with visitors who want to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Lagoon. But even the most beautiful spot in paradise can feel like hell if it’s overrun by crowds of tourists. So how do you get it all to yourself (or almost)?
Take the first boat
Take the first ferry to Comino from Cirkewwa or Marfa around 9am and enjoy two hours of blissful enjoyment at the Blue Lagoon before ferry-load after ferry-load of tourists disembark for the day. You can return on the 11:30am boat and still enjoy the tour of the Lagoon Caves.
Stay across the Lagoon
If you choose to stay, swim or get dropped off on Cominotto, a smaller island on the opposite side of the lagoon from the pier and tourists facilities. There are sunbeds and umbrellas there too but far less people and noise. You can also swim through Cominotto’s large cave to the open sea and coves on the other side.
Wander to one of the other beaches
You don’t even have to stay at the Blue Lagoon, where most of the ferry boats and tourist boats go. Walk left from the pier to the Crystal Lagoon, with its deep, transparent waters and curious caves which are perfect for snorkeling. Walk right and you stumble upon St Nicholas Bay and Santa Marija Bay, both sandy beaches.
Explore the island’s hidden treasures
If you’re in the mood for walking and exploring, there’s more to see. The historic Santa Marija tower and Santa Marija battery lie a short distance away from each other on the south side of the island. Find the Santa Marija Caves on the northeastern side of the island for a cave with an indoor pool that cuts right through the cliff; also perfect for diving and deep water soloing!
Stay overnight
An upgrade from getting there before the crowds arrive is to stay over after they’ve gone. With the last boat gone by 6pm and summer sunsets stretching until well past 8pm, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the Blue Lagoon all to yourself and then hike up to Santa Marija Tower for the best sunset view. You can stay at the Comino Hotel - one of a handful of stone buildings on the island - or go wild camping at the Santa Marija Bay campsite.