Blue Lagoon (Comino)
Site Overview
The Blue Lagoon on Comino is a world-famous shallow, turquoise lagoon ideal for snorkelling and beginner dives. The sandy bottom and outer rocks hold schooling fish, occasional rays and macro life, while the clarity is among the best in the Mediterranean. Its easy, sheltered setting makes it a perfect introduction to diving and a stunning day-trip from Malta or Gozo. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers.
Dive Briefing
"Boat to the lagoon and descend in the shallow water, controlling buoyancy over the sandy bottom. Explore the outer rocks for fish and rays, then ascend and watch for the many snorkellers and boats on the surface. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point."
Signature Marine Life
Common Stingray
Dasyatis pastinaca
Best: Year-round
Two-banded Sea Bream
Diplodus vulgaris
Best: Year-round
Common Octopus
Octopus vulgaris
Best: Year-round
Schooling Fish
Sparidae
Best: Year-round
Nudibranch
Chromodorididae
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Heavy boat and snorkel traffic
- Occasional mild current
- Shallow depth
- Limited visibility if crowded
- Rocky entry by boat
- Strong sun exposure
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Perfect for beginners, snorkellers and families wanting an easy, beautiful dive in transparent water. It is also a relaxing site for experienced divers on a Comino day. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Dive Gozo
- St. Andrew’s Divers Cove
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle, macro