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There are plenty of destinations around the world that offer miles and miles of luxurious sandy beaches with not a person in sight. Just a few palms trees, the occasional piece of intriguing driftwood and a few permanently startled crabs.
Alas, sandy beaches are not Malta’s forte. We do have some. And, thanks to some cunning reclamation projects, the number is increasing. But we are still a long way off competing with some of our more beach-friendly neighbours.
However, just because we are not inundated with sand doesn’t mean we are not swimmer friendly. Far from it. And of all those places that are perfect for a dip, none is more spectacular than the Blue Lagoon.
As the name implies, this is a location where you will find some of the bluest waters around the islands. Located along the coast of Comino, the small island which lies between Malta and Gozo, this lagoon enjoys crisp, clear, turquoise waters that are absolutely perfect for taking a dip.
At both sides of the lagoon are small sandy beaches and a variety of interesting rocky beaches to explore. But it is the water itself which makes this place truly beautiful. In fact, it is so popular with swimmers than boats are no longer allowed to enter the lagoon making it 100 per cent safe as well as beautiful.
Boat trips to the lagoon leave regularly from a variety of places around the island and are reasonably priced making this one place definitely not to miss out on for the seasoned swimmer and occasional dipper alike.
Unfortunately, this is not the sort of place you can get to by yourself, unless you are coming to Malta by boat. For the rest of us, there are numerous local companies offering tours and cruises to this special place. Either ask at your hotel or just pop into any of the many shops selling tourism products in prime locations around the island. Alternatively you can drive all the way up to Cirkewwa and catch a boat from there if you prefer.
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