# A day in Comino > Going for a swim in the turquoise waters of the island of Comino, north of Malta, seemed like a must for anyone coming to Malta! Source: https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/day-in-comino/ Published on 30 August 2019 Going for a swim in the turquoise waters of the island of Comino, north of Malta, seemed like a must for anyone coming to Malta! Despite the fairly long journey time from Valletta, we decided to go there to admire the **Blue Lagoon**. ## Getting to Comino from Valletta From Valletta's bus station, allow a little over an hour and a half by bus to reach the ferry terminal. **Buses 41 and 42** are direct, but with nearly 70 stops: you'll have to be patient! Arriving at the jetty, we bought our tickets for the island of Comino, at the ticket office of the company [Comino Ferries Co.Op](http://www.cominoferries.com/): the return trip costs **13€** per person. As the last ferry is at 8pm, you have to organise yourself well to be on time for the boat in the evening. ## What to see in Comino Even going there at the end of August, there were enormous numbers of people around the **Blue Lagoon** and the jetties... if you hate crowds of tourists, you can do what we did and take the higher path that leads to the island's other viewpoints! We came back to the Blue Lagoon a bit later in the day, around 6pm. ![Bathers in the lagoon facing the rocky islet](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-02-d68c5d75.webp) ![Boats and colourful stalls packed along the quay](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-03-0998d122.webp) The heat was dreadful: whatever you do, don't forget water and sunscreen to protect yourself. There is indeed very little shade on the island, all the plants are scorched by the sun. ![Dry scrubland sloping down towards the bay](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-04-2906b7dd.webp) ![Rocky coast and watchtower on the horizon](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-05-cc6f57f3.webp) ![Tree leaning over the stony path](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-06-a72cd14a.webp) ### St Nicholas Bay (_St Niklaw Bay_) From the Blue Lagoon, you have to climb up and then head left to reach **St Nicholas Bay** where the island's only hotel is. There are far fewer tourists on this part of the island and the water there is still very clear for swimming. ![Earth path running down towards the blue sea](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-07-5f42e2ae.webp) ![Boats anchored in a cove with crystal clear water](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-08-2f58e8f9.webp) ![Sailing boats at anchor in front of a rocky point](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-09-4f0d4efb.webp) ### St Mary's Bay (_Santa Maria Bay_) **St Mary's Bay** is also ideal for enjoying the sea without too many people. The beach has lifeguards and is lined with a few bushes that give shade: perfect for spreading out your towel! A bit further on is the island's only **church**, on the way to the Crystal Lagoon. ![Hiker walking down the path towards the bay](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-10-8657f596.webp) ![Sailing boats scattered across a deep blue bay](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-11-75a9cb4b.webp) ![Whitewashed chapel and its bell gable](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-12-f2534c23.webp) ### Crystal Lagoon To the west of the island is a second lagoon, just as beautiful as the famous Blue Lagoon, but without a horde of tourists. The **Crystal Lagoon** is in a slightly hidden cove: you have to climb down the cliff a bit to be able to swim. We found a lovely spot to lay our towels and enjoyed the turquoise water! ![Boats moored between the cliff and the lagoon](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-13-0d7a2989.webp) ![Cliff hollowed with caves above the clear water](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-14-5966a71f.webp) ![Natural arch pierced through the rock at water level](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-15-e40722a2.webp) ![Steep rocky spur plunging into the sea](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-16-1a5049c5.webp) ![Woman standing on a rock above the anchorage](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-17-83d02a68.webp) ![Bay and islets seen from the arid heights](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-18-7a513525.webp) ### Blue Lagoon We still wanted to swim in the famous **Blue Lagoon**: so we waited until the end of the day to do it, even though there were still lots of people on the island. We had never seen water so clear and of such a vivid turquoise colour! You understand why the place draws such crowds, especially in summer. The sea is incredibly beautiful! > **Our tip** > > you can get to a small strip of land where you can lay your towel to swim in the clear water of the lagoon, on the right when you arrive by boat, facing the island, just after the parasols. ![Swimmer in the turquoise water of the Blue Lagoon](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-19-86c3743d.webp) ![Flag planted on the rock above the lagoon](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-20-e4d78855.webp) ![Crowd of bathers packed at the edge of the lagoon](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-21-6cac0989.webp) ![Swimmers scattered across the shallow water of the lagoon](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-22-8eda0071.webp) After a long swim, we took the boat back around 7.30pm. The evening light on the lagoon is very beautiful: a chance to take lovely photos! ![Excursion boat against the light on the lagoon](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-23-e30fcdc1.webp) ![Rocky islet and milky water at the end of the day](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-24-9a967bc1.webp) ![Sailing boat and yellow buoy in the evening light](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-25-83ec816b.webp) ## What we thought of Comino We don't regret spending time in transport to come to the island of Comino, even though we think it isn't quite the right time of year to go there, because of the crowds! It's certain that you have to go round the island to discover it more thoroughly and swim in beautiful coves. **We recommend going off season if possible, to enjoy the turquoise waters in complete peace.** In the middle of planning a trip to Malta? Read [our articles about this beautiful island](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/destinations/malta/). ![Man at the edge of the cliff facing the Blue Lagoon](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/photos/2026/une-journee-sur-lile-de-comino-26-7519fbb8.webp)