Walking Malta, Part 2: A short walk on Comino

At just 1.4 square miles, Comino is the smallest of the three inhabited islands of Malta, and the least densely populated with a permanent population of three. It also is a nature reserve and bird sanctuary and boasts some amazing scenery to engage the walker.

There are two ways to experience Comino: 1) as an overnight stay, either at the one hotel or camping ground on the island or 2) as a day trip taking one of the many ferry services or cruises from Malta or Gozo that land at the Blue Lagoon. My brother and I chose the latter, but unlike the overwhelming majority of the people, we quickly left the lagoon to circumambulate the island, a walk of about 8 km (5 miles), easily accomplished in 3 hours. The nine photos below capture our experience of this amazing day hike around Comino. Enjoy!

The famous Blue Lagoon in the morning. All boats land here. The islet of Cominotto is in the background.

Natural windows on a rock near the Blue Lagoon

St Mary’s tower, on the west coast of the island

St Mary’s battery and natural arch on the south coast, facing the island of Malta.

View towards Malta from St Mary’s battery

Scarlet pimpernel macro. These nearly microscopic flowers were particularly common on Comino (photo courtesy of Clifford).

View along the northeast coast of Comino from out lunch spot.

Blue Lagoon in the afternoon. This photo highlights the necessity of getting an early start on a day trip to Comino. Or not, depending on one’s proclivities.

The Vagabond Hiker

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