Crystal Lagoon

What makes it special

The Crystal Lagoon is a small rock inlet on Comino, and a visit here is a swim with a mask and snorkel. Most of the time goes on the water and under it, not on shore.

Swim into the Tunnel Cave, which sits at the lagoon itself. A guide who has explored nearly every cave on Comino, by boat, by kayak and on foot, rates it the best on the island.

A second, smaller sea cave lies on the lagoon's eastern side, near a rocky beach. It is less famous than the Tunnel Cave, and you should swim over to it as well once you have seen the first.

From the cliffs above, the lagoon gives panoramic views, so the walk from the ferry shows you the whole inlet even without a swim.

Visiting

Comino Ferries sails from Marfa and Ċirkewwa on Malta to the Blue Lagoon, about 20 minutes each way. Book ahead: landing at the Blue Lagoon needs a booking under the official visitor system, and access without one can bring a fine. A Comino Ferries ticket includes that landing access.

From the ferry area, a coastal track of about 700 metres leads to the clifftop over the inlet. Walking straight through on the paths to other parts of Comino needs no landing pass.

A boat or kayak reaches the water directly. Boats and kayaks also come in from San Niklaw Bay and Santa Marija Bay, elsewhere on Comino.

Tips

Pack a mask, a snorkel and water shoes before you sail. A lycra top or reef-safe sunscreen protects your back, since a visit means long stretches face down in the sun.

If you walk from the ferry, carry everything for the day with you, since there is nothing to buy at the inlet.