Situated in the Mediterranean Sea midway between Malta and Gozo, lies the little island of Comino. With an overall area of only 3 sq. km this tranquil island, part of the Maltese archipelago is a noted nature reserve, bird sanctuary and tourist attraction.

Anyone who loves the sea and water sports, loves Comino. This tiny island is given over to swimming, snorkelling, diving, windsurfing and dreaming in the sun. The waters are crystal clear with safe bathing for even the youngest children. The superb Blue Lagoon, famous for it's transparent torquoise waters is not only excellent for swimming but also one of the most wonderful sights of the Maltese Islands.

Comino has only eight permanent residents, there is no traffic, no noise, and for most of the year its rocky landscape is covered with wild flowers and thyme. There is a modern hotel above San Niklaw Bay dedicated to everything Comino has to offer and a resident policeman and a parish priest to look after the island's welfare.

Standing guard is a watch tower built in the 17th century by Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt to protect the channel separating Malta and Gozo and to keep the harbours on this coast free of corsairs.

During the summer months regular sea connections link Comino with Mgarr, Gozo, and Cirkewwa in Malta.