Visitor Attractions on Comino Island

Information about places to visit, things to see, and other visitor attractions on the island of Comino in the Republic of Malta. Comino is a small, mostly unpopulated island with only one hotel. It is located south of Gozo Island and North of Malta Island.

Historic Sites on Comino Island

Santa Marija Tower
Most visible structure on Comino Island. Built in 1618 Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt. Also known as the Santa Maria Tower and St. Mary's Tower.
- National Trust of Malta - Sana Marija Tower
- Wincourt Towers - Saint Mary's Tower Description

Bays on Comino Island

Blue Lagoon of Comino Island
Offshore lagoon with turquoise water and a sandy bottom. Popular destination for water sports and day trippers from Malta Island and Gozo Island. During the middle of the day during the warm months beach concessions and snack bars are set up and the lagoon can be crowded with day trippers and tour boats from Malta and Gozo Islands. If you are staying at the Island's only hotel you can visit the lagoon in the morning before all of those visitors arrive. The blue Lagoon is located on the northwest coast of Comino Island, across from the Cominoto Islet.
PICTURES:
- Fishbowl Picture of the Blue Lagoon
- Boats in the Blue Lagoon
VIDEOS:
- Swimming and Sunbathing in the Blue Lagoon
- Boat Ride into the Blue Lagoon of Comino Island

Crystal Lagoon of Comino Island
Beautiful lagoon accessible by boat, but difficult to reach by land, because it is surrounded by cliffs. Located on the west coast of Comino Island south of the Blue Lagoon.

San Niklaw Bay
Located on the northwest coast of Comino Island. Home of the only hotel on the island, the Comino Hotel.

Santa Maria Bay
Located on the north coast of Comino Island, east of San Niklaw Bay and west of the Santa Maria Caves.

Scuba Diving Sites Off Comino Island

Imperial Eagle Ferry Wreck
The Imperial Eagle served as a ferry between Malta and Gozo until it was scuttled in 1999. Measuring 45m long, there is the possibility of penetrating the wreck but more time should be spent on the flying bridge. Before reaching the wreck, we prefer to stop and visit the statue of Jesus Christ and take some photos. Very possible to enter into a bit of decompression time on this dive, thus recommended only to those with low air consumption

Lantern Point
This dive starts at The Chimney, a tunnel that takes us from 5m to 18m. Here we’ll encounter various large boulders with lots of marine life a round them, mainly groupers, morray eels and lobsters. Being in the channel between Malta and Comino, strong currents may be present here.

Santa Marija Caves
A maze of caves, tunnels and abanduncy of sea bream make this dive Comino’s best. We will start the dive by feeding the sea-bream and take the opportunity for some great photography. We will then enter the most easterly cave and upon return we will start discovering the adjacent interconnecting caves. A paradise for photographers, these caves will take us to the other side of the inlet where we’ll find a pinnacle at 18m. Return to the boat is either through the caves once again or by circunavigating the reef.

P31 Wreck
A recently scuttled wreck part of a project undertaken by the Malta Tourism Authority to further promote scuba diving in Malta. An ideal second dive option when visiting Comino.

Articles About Comino Island Dive Sites
- Aquatica Dives - Scuba Diving Comino
- Comino Dive Center at the Comino Hotel
- Dive World Wide - Comino Diving
- Paradise Diving "Diving Comino" Article

---

Other Attractions in Malta

Malta Travel Guide

Southern Europe Travel Guide

Pictures of Europe

---