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The Blue Lagoon Is Touristy — Here's How to Love It Anyway

Comino's famous turquoise water is everything Instagram promises. The trick is timing, and a willingness to swim away from the crowd.

The Blue Lagoon Is Touristy — Here's How to Love It Anyway

Yes, the Blue Lagoon on Comino is busy. Yes, the water really is that absurd shade of electric turquoise. Both things can be true.

The secret is to arrive early or stay late, when the day-boats from Malta and Gozo haven't packed the place out. Bring water shoes, a mask, and snacks — facilities are minimal.

Swim around the headland to the quieter coves, float in the impossibly clear shallows, and you'll understand why people put up with the crowds. It's genuinely one of the most beautiful swims in Europe.

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The Blue Lagoon Is Touristy — Here's How to Love It Anyway
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Beach Days, Swimmers, Families

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Blue Lagoon, Comino

Blue Lagoon, Comino

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