Name: This place is absolutely stunning! It's definitely one of the most beautiful beaches around, but be prepared for crowds. The snorkelling here is fantastic and the pineapple cocktails are a hit with everyone. If you're visiting Malta, it's definitely worth a visit, but don't expect a peaceful and quiet experience.
Item: Blue Lagoon beach
Rating: 8
Author: Jasper Blackwood

About Comino island

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Comino island attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Comino island Best beaches

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Blue Lagoon beach

Qala 2.5 km

Good

7.2

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • Bright sand & rocks • Crowded in season

0 Amenities index

Santa Maria Bay

Qala 3.3 km

Good

7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

3.4 Amenities index

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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 2 beaches in the island.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Comino island, they are as follows:

The island's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
Since many beaches are sandy, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 2.
Some beach bays can be densely occupied by motor boats or yachts, which usually negatively affects water pollution. There are about 1 beach in Comino island, where a significant number of ships can be observed from time to time.
The average distance from the road to beach in Comino island is less than 500 meters. 1 beach are relatively easy to access, and 1 beach are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Comino island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Comino island's beaches

Blue Lagoon beach

8 Jasper Blackwood

This place is absolutely stunning! It's definitely one of the most beautiful beaches around, but be prepared for crowds. The snorkelling here is fantastic and the pineapple cocktails are a hit with everyone. If you're visiting Malta, it's definitely worth a visit, but don't expect a peaceful and quiet experience.

Santa Maria Bay

10 Larissa Kozlovski.

This beach is a true gem, with its small yet stunning stretch of white sand. The water is a mesmerizing shade of blue that seems almost unreal. It's the perfect spot for snorkeling, with crystal clear conditions that allow for an unforgettable underwater experience.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 27.6°C and water up to 27.5°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 15°C and water to 16.3°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Comino island? In total there are 2 beaches and the most popular is Blue Lagoon beach.