Comino · Island · General information
Comino
Also: Kemmuna
A small, largely uninhabited island between Malta and Gozo, famous for the Blue Lagoon. A nature reserve and day-trip destination with no permanent residential market.
Comino lies in the channel between Malta and Gozo. It has a handful of permanent residents, a chapel, St Mary's Tower (built by the Knights in 1618) and the Blue Lagoon, whose turquoise water draws large numbers of day visitors in summer.
Visitor information
Comino is reached by boat from Ċirkewwa (Malta) and Mġarr (Gozo) and by organised tours. There is no bus service, no hospital and very limited shade and facilities; visitor numbers to the Blue Lagoon are managed in peak season. The island and surrounding waters are protected areas.
Not a residential location
There is no property market on Comino and tourist information here should not be read as information about living on the island. For nearby residential options see Mellieħa and Għajnsielem.
- Character
- Protected natural environment; a day-trip destination rather than a place to live.
- Transport
- Boats from Ċirkewwa and Mġarr (seasonal frequency); organised tours.
- Beaches & coast
- Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, Santa Marija Bay.
- MPRP relevance
- Not applicable: there is no residential property market on Comino.
Beaches
Comino · Mixed
Blue Lagoon
Comino
The turquoise channel between Comino and Cominotto; a small sandy area and rocks. Visitor numbers are managed in peak season.
Seasonal kiosks · Limited toilets · Very little shade
Comino · Sandy
Santa Marija Bay
Comino
A quieter sandy bay on Comino's north coast, a walk from the Blue Lagoon.
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Sources & Verification
Verified 1 October 2026 against the sources below- Tourism Authority
Malta Tourism Authority / Visit Malta
Malta Tourism Authority
Tourism licensing, accommodation regulations and the Visit Malta destination portal
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- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: MTAGeneral information