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COMINO
| Pronounced Kemmuna in Maltese and named after
the yellow herbal spice plant cumin that once could be found
growing freely all over the island, Comino, the smallest of
the three inhabited Maltese islands at 2.5 km² (617 acres),
is the ultimate getaway. With only two vehicles, one hotel,
a chapel and a piggery on the island, you are bound to experience
some well earned tranquillity and fabulous country walks. Paths
which wind through the unusual rock formations provide the only
communication links and the island is ideal for anyone seeking
a very quiet holiday. |
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| The natural wonders of this island
are many but probably the best known of them is the Blue Lagoon,
a secluded bay on the northwest of the island where the sea
has a wonderful turquoise colour. There are superb views of
Gozo from here and the little island of Cominotto lies just
west. Fantastic white sand forms the floor of the lagoon. There
are showers on the hill above the bay to wash the salt and the
sand off after an idyllic day swimming and basking on the sand.
Comino is surrounded by, and the creeks, caves, and grottos
are perfect for snorkelling and diving. A favourite pastime
in the summer is packing a picnic hamper and making a day out
of swimming off the secluded rocks here. It's paradise. |
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Comino serves as a bird sanctuary
as well and the cliffs house colonies of breeding seabirds.
Beeswax honey and grapes are produced on the island.
The only chapel on Comino can be found near St Mary's Bay.
One of the oldest buildings on the archipelago, it was reconsecrated
in 1716. The St Mary's Battery is the most prominent of the
buildings, constructed here by the Knights and finished in
1722. It was never used in a defensive capacity though, and
functioned mostly as a place of temporary exile for recalcitrant
knights.
During the summer months there are several boat trips to
Comino from both Malta and Gozo. If you're coming over for
the day, remember to bring your own refreshments as there
are no stores on Comino. |
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