The Blue Lagoon reality
Blue Lagoon between Comino and Cominotto is the most photographed swim spot in Malta and one of the most photographed in the central Mediterranean. The colour is real, that impossible turquoise that comes from white sand bottom in 3 to 5 metres of water. The crowds are also real, and they’re bad. From late June through early September, between 10am and 4pm, this lagoon hosts hundreds of day-tripper boats and thousands of swimmers, all in a body of water about the size of a football pitch.
Do it before 9am or after 6pm and it’s magic. Do it at midday in August and it’s a circus.
Anchoring
Sand bottom in 3 to 5 metres in the lagoon itself. Holding is patchy because the sand is shallow over rock in places, and the constant traffic of boats anchoring and weighing means the bottom is churned up. Set the anchor carefully, snorkel down to check it, and use plenty of scope. In strong northerly winds the lagoon becomes uncomfortable, with swell wrapping in around Cominotto.
Practical notes
Kiosks on the Comino side serve drinks and basic food. Toilets exist but are inadequate for the volume of visitors. Bring water and snacks if you’re staying long. The smart play is anchoring in nearby Crystal Lagoon for lunch hours and crossing back to Blue Lagoon early or late, when you can actually see the bottom.