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== Comino Cruising Guide ==
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|width="180px" |'''<small>Coords: {{Coord|36|01|N|14|19.3|E|}} <br/> Chartlet: [http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=36.01268342143037&lon=14.335829783620403&scale=70000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=1509264&CFTOKEN=22608242&scriptfile=http://mapserver.maptech.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet] <br/> Gallery: [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=36.009187&ln=14.326000&z=3&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photos] </small>'''
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[[Image:Malta_Comino_S.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Satellite View of Comino<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Comino
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The small island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comino Comino] with an area of 3.5 km<sup>2</sup> (1.35 mi<sup>2</sup>) and less than 10 inhabitants is the third and smallest island of the Maltese group.
The small island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comino Comino] with an area of 3.5 km<sup>2</sup> (1.35 mi<sup>2</sup>) and less than 10 inhabitants is the third and smallest island of the Maltese group.
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]].
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''See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]]''.
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==Radio Nets==
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See [[Malta#Local Radio Nets|Malta]].
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==Weather==
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See [[Malta#Climate & Weather|Malta]].
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''See [[Malta#Weather|Malta]]''.
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==Passages==
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''See [[Mediterranean#Passages|Mediterranean]]''.
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==Communication==
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''See [[Malta#Communication|Malta]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
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==Navigation==
The approaches to the Comido anchorages are straight forward.
The approaches to the Comido anchorages are straight forward.
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===Anchorages===
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==Anchorages ==
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* Blue Lagoon
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{{Image right| Malta_Comino_Bluelagoon.jpg| The Blue Laggon }}
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* San Niklaw Bay (infront of Comino Hotel) and Santa Marija Bay on the north coast of Comino offer good protection and bottom with patches of well holding sand.These bays are better protected from W/WNW winds than the Blue Lagoon (and also not so heavily frequented by the countless tourist boats)
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==Amenities==
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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==Provisioning==
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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==Eating out==
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|[[Image:Malta_Comino_Bluelagoon.jpg|300px]]<br/><small>The Blue Laggon</small>
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|[[Image:Malta_Comino_Tower.jpg|300px]]<br/><small>St. Mary's Tower</small>
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===Tourism===
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==Transportation==
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==Tourism==
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{{Image right| Malta_Comino_Tower.jpg| St. Mary's Tower }}
You can snorkel and take nice walks.
You can snorkel and take nice walks.
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Worth visiting is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Mary%27s_Tower St. Mary's Tower], built in 1618. Many scenes for the 2002 film [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Count_of_Monte_Cristo_(2002_film) ''The Count of Monte Cristo''] was filmed here.
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Worth visiting is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Mary%27s_Tower St. Mary's Tower], built in 1618. Many scenes for the 2002 film [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Count_of_Monte_Cristo_(2002_film) ''The Count of Monte Cristo''] were filmed there.
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==Friends==
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forum Discussions==
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==Forums==
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==References & Publications==
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==References==
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See [[Malta#References & Publications|Malta]].
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''See [[Malta#References|Malta]]''.
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
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* May 2005--[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]]
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Latest revision as of 07:42, 21 August 2018

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Malta ▶ Comino

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Comino
36°00.720'N, 014°20.100'E Chart icon.png
lat=36.012 | lon=14.335 | zoom=14 | y
Malta Comino S.jpg
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Satellite View of Comino

The small island of Comino with an area of 3.5 km2 (1.35 mi2) and less than 10 inhabitants is the third and smallest island of the Maltese group.

While the island was inhabited by farmers during the Roman Times, its population has dwindled over the ages to today's less than 10.

There are several very attractive anchorages in Comino.

Charts

See Malta.

Weather

See Malta.

Passages

See Mediterranean.

Communication

See Malta.

Navigation

The approaches to the Comido anchorages are straight forward.

Anchorages

The Blue Laggon
  • Blue Lagoon
  • San Niklaw Bay (infront of Comino Hotel) and Santa Marija Bay on the north coast of Comino offer good protection and bottom with patches of well holding sand.These bays are better protected from W/WNW winds than the Blue Lagoon (and also not so heavily frequented by the countless tourist boats)

Amenities

None.

Provisioning

None.

Eating out

None.

Transportation

N/A (Not Available).

Tourism

St. Mary's Tower

You can snorkel and take nice walks.

Worth visiting is the St. Mary's Tower, built in 1618. Many scenes for the 2002 film The Count of Monte Cristo were filmed there.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)


Links

References

See Malta.


Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

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