Last Updated on: 16th April 2024, 12:32 pm
Comino Island or Kemmuna (in Maltese), once a hideout for smugglers and pirates, is a very small, virtually uninhabited island located halfway between the islands of Malta and Gozo. The island, famous for its Blue Lagoon, is named after the cumin flowering plant that grows there.
Why Visit Comino Island?
Most people visit Comino as a day trip to swim in the crystal clear waters of the Blue Lagoon. The hotel that was once on the island is now closed, but there are plans to build.
But Comino Island is more than just the Blue Lagoon. With its jagged cliffs, creeks, two small beaches, coves, 17th-century tower and a coastline dotted with caves; it’s a great place to explore on foot.
Comino is also a bird sanctuary and nature reserve. BirdLife Malta has a bird ringing station on the island plus observation hides (Stazzjon tal-Birdlife).
These are situated in the centre of the island and are used during the bird migration seasons to observe the migratory trends of various bird species.
For more details about the bird life in Malta, check the Bird Life Malta website.
Top Tips For Visiting Comino Island
Most visitors to Comino Island, come to see the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon is gorgeous, but it’s a very popular tourist spot, and during the summer months it’s seriously packed with people.
To escape the crowds, walk a few minutes away from the Blue Lagoon and set off to explore the island. Although bear in mind, there’s very little shade in the height of the summer, so take lots of water and wear a hat.
Travel outside the peak tourist months, and it’s a lovely island to hike, take photos and fly the drone, although it will probably be too cold to swim.
It would take you around two hours to walk around the whole island.
How To Get To Comino Island and the Blue Lagoon
There’s a daily ferry service from Marfa and Ċirkewwa, Malta and Mġarr Harbour, Gozo. The ferry crossing to Comino takes around 25 minutes and costs 13 Euro for a round trip.
Without your own transport, it’s possible to take bus 42 from Valletta Bus Terminal to the ferry ports.
The Camino ferry from Malta also offers you an option to stop at the Blue Lagoon on Comino and then continue to Gozo. To return from Gozo to Malta, take the Gozo Channel Line ferry which operates 24 hours a day.
There’s is also a fast ferry service from Valletta to Gozo departing from the fast ferry terminal just beneath Upper Barakka Gardens. For prices and schedules, check here.
But the easiest way is to book a boat tour for your day trip to Comino Island and the Blue Lagoon. See below.
Boat Tours and Day Trips to Blue Lagoon and Comino Island
The easiest way to get to Comino Island is to book a day trip or tour with one of the boat tour operators that depart from Sliema or Buġibba/St. Paul’s Bay. These tours usually stop for a half-day, five to six hours, at the Blue Lagoon plus sail around part of the island.
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Have you visited Malta, Gozo or Comino? What did you think of the islands? Tell us in the comments below.
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Comino island is surely a pretty gem that I would love to visit. Thanks for detailing about how to get there and also sharing valuable tips. Instead of booking a day trip by boat, I would rather spend 2-3 days there and experience the beauty of the area.
I’d love to visit Malta – already to brush up my Portuguese. However, Comino Island and also Gozo would be definitely on my list – the color of these waters is just amazing – feel like taking a dip right away.
It is amazing how crystal clear the water is.
I’ve heard about the Blue Lagoon in Iceland, but I’ve never heard of the Blue Lagoon in Malta. This is simply beautiful!
I think it would be really cool to stay overnight on the island. Whenever we visit anywhere like this we find that it feels completely different when the daytrippers leave for the evening. Although, we’ve been to Malta we’ve not been to Gozo yet and I’m definitely putting it on my list.
I used to think that Gozo was that ultimate paradise island, but now I really consider visiting Comino! The Blue Lagoon must be great in the offseason and the rest on the island looks like such a natural paradise! I´m in awe of the views! Thanks for the inspiration – also shared on mix&flipboard
Your advice to avoid the crowds is EXACTLY the kind of advice I need. The pic with all those people…I just can’t! I prefer the lone shore with jutting rocks than the best beach with 100 people. Great guide, thanks!
I briefly visited Malta a few years ago in December but misses Comino island. Now, this is a good reason to go back, I mean your pictures are amazing and I’m sure the visit will be perfect with your great tips! When do you think it would be a good time to visit?
I am hearing so much about Malta this year! That is super exciting because we have always wanted to go, and when we hear about a country this much WE HAVE TO GO! haha What a gorgeous place, thank you for the beautiful post!
What a simply stunning view of the Blue Lagoon. That would draw me to Comino Island for sure. And might make me wish I had packed my scuba gear! We would definitely plan to visit outside of normal tourist times to have this spot to ourselves.
After looking at your beautiful photos, I am ready to pack my bags. They are stunning.
Love this places! The lagoon is awesome!?
I am visiting Malta later this year, and Comino Island was on my possible list of things to do. It has now moved to my definite list! Did you have any issues flying your drone over the island?
Such a stunning island to visit. The water is crystal blue, perfect for swimming and chilling at the beach!
Wow- that blue water is stunning! I’ve been hearing so much about Malta lately, and I would love to go soon. The Blue Lagoon looks breathtaking (great drone footage!), but I would also love to escape to the nature of Comino Island.
It is simply a stunning view of the Blue Lagoon, I have been to Malta but not been to Gozo yet , would love to go there. The island looks like heaven.
Malta is on our shortlist of travel destinations. We will absolutely add Comino Island to our itinerary. The Blue Lagoon is surprisingly beautiful!! Great photos!!