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== | ||
''See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]]''. | ''See [[Malta#Charts|Malta]]''. | ||
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
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| + | ''See [[Mediterranean#Passages|Mediterranean]]''. | ||
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| + | ''See [[Malta#Communication|Malta]]''. | ||
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The approaches to the Comido anchorages are straight forward. | The approaches to the Comido anchorages are straight forward. | ||
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| + | {{Image right| Malta_Comino_Bluelagoon.jpg| 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) | ||
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| - | + | {{Image right| Malta_Comino_Tower.jpg| St. Mary's Tower }} | |
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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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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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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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| - | ''See [[Malta#References | + | ''See [[Malta#References|Malta]]''. |
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Latest revision as of 07:42, 21 August 2018
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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.
The approaches to the Comido anchorages are straight forward.
Anchorages
- 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
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.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Comino and this page's details validated:
- May 2005 --Istioploos
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