Comino

 The 3.5km sq. island is located between Malta & Gozo, renowned for it's solitude, and beautiful Cyan waters. With an official population of 4, the island is a nature reserve and bird sanctuary. Peace and beauty are it's main assets.

 The island has always been isolated, and during the middle ages was used as a pirates hold for attacking ships commuting between Gozo and Malta. The island has served as an exile for errant Knights, a prison for spies, and a defensive garrison during the world wars. Still to this day the armed forces of Malta use the island as a lookout against contraband, and illegal hunting.

 Man made structures are few and far between, which is in keeping with the island's 'solitude'. St Mary's Tower and battery, constructed in the early parts of the 17th & 18th century respectively, provided a valuable defensive link between other towers built on the eastern coast of the islands. The tower has been restored and is well preserved, and still holds iron cannons from it's days a defensive garrison.

 The white washed chapel, Sacred Family Upon its Return from Egypt, has origins dating back to the 12th Century according to maritime maps of the time. Regular masses are still held for the island's residents and visitors.

 Comino also offers a hotel which is open to the public from April - October. With either rooms or holiday bungalows available.

 Another important reason why Comino is so popular with tourists is the 'blue lagoon', situated between Comino and the small islet, Cominotto. It's rich turquoise waters, white sandy bottom, offers divers, swimmers, a paradisiacal place to enjoy the tranquillity of the island. Teaming with marine life, the 'blue lagoon' is a must see whilst visiting the islands. Comino has also had it's moments of fame on films such as 'The Count of Monte Cristo', 'Troy' and 'Swept Away'.

The island has boat links from Mgarr (Gozo) and Cirkewwa (Malta), times can vary and should be verified locally beforehand ;