7 km
4 h
Medium
⛵ By boat
~€25
A walking loop across Comino that leaves the main crowd behind for Santa Marija, the battery, caves and the island high point. Boat timing and weather are part of the plan.
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A walking loop across Comino that leaves the main crowd behind for Santa Marija, the battery, caves and the island high point. Boat timing and weather are part of the plan.
No logistics guessing
The difference is route order, transfer time and a backup when tickets, heat or sea conditions change the day.
Contact Malta TourSanta Marija Tower
Santa Marija Tower is one of Comino's clearest landmarks and a reminder that the island belonged to a wider system of defence and observation.
Family: With family, treat this as part of the day’s rhythm, not a separate mission. If energy drops, shorten the stop and leave room for a break.
Access: Treat this as a sun-exposed, uneven-ground stop. With reduced mobility, keep it short and close to transport.
Santa Marija Battery
Santa Marija Battery reveals Comino's military layer beyond the swimming-only image of Blue Lagoon.
Family: With family, treat this as part of the day’s rhythm, not a separate mission. If energy drops, shorten the stop and leave room for a break.
A boat is required; verify the operator, return time and sea conditions before starting.
A walking loop across Comino that leaves the main crowd behind for Santa Marija, the battery, caves and the island high point. Boat timing and weather are part of the plan.
Discover more places and leave your own trace along the route.
Start trail →A4 / PDF editionBest season: All year
Access: Treat this as a sun-exposed, uneven-ground stop. With reduced mobility, keep it short and close to transport.
Santa Marija Caves
Santa Marija Caves offer an alternative to Comino's central crowd: rock passages and light reveal the island from the sea.
Family: This is for curious, confident travellers, not a mandatory family stop. With children, keep it short and set clear safety limits.
Access: Ground and access depend on terrain. With reduced mobility, do not assume full access without local verification.
Elephant Rock
Elephant Rock is a simple, strong landmark on Comino's south-eastern coast.
Family: Works well as a short family stop. The key is distance from edges, shade, water and no rushed photo pressure.
Access: Assume uneven ground, sun and possible steps or descents. With a stroller or reduced mobility, choose the easiest viewpoint.
Comino Loop High Point
The loop high point brings Blue Lagoon, the northern cliffs and open sea into one frame.
Family: Works well as a short family stop. The key is distance from edges, shade, water and no rushed photo pressure.
Access: Assume uneven ground, sun and possible steps or descents. With a stroller or reduced mobility, choose the easiest viewpoint.