Malta's Picturesque Comino Island

Comino is a very small island that is part of the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. It sits between the two larger islands of Malta and Gozo. The island covers an area of only 3.5 square kilometres and is almost entirely free of cars. It is known for its quiet, wild natural beauty and rugged coastline, which has high limestone cliffs and many sea caves. Today, Comino is famous for being a nature reserve and bird sanctuary, with only a few people living there permanently. Its main attraction is the Blue Lagoon, a sheltered bay with extraordinarily bright, turquoise-blue water and a white sandy bottom. This beautiful spot is ideal for swimming and snorkelling and brings many day-trippers to the island, especially in the summer. Other points of interest on Comino include the historic Santa Marija Tower, a large watchtower built by the Knights of St. John in the 17th century. The island also has other beautiful bays, such as Santa Marija Bay, and offers a lot of places for walking and diving. Comino is a perfect place for those who want to spend a quiet day enjoying clear water and peaceful open nature.