
Starting Thursday, 1st May 2025, a new online booking system will regulate visitor numbers at Comino’s Blue Lagoon to help protect its fragile ecosystem.
This initiative, led by the Malta Tourism Authority in partnership with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism and other stakeholders, is part of a broader plan to boost sustainability and improve the visitor experience at this Natura 2000 site.
The system, themed “Book, Protect, Enjoy,” requires all individuals or groups arriving by private or commercial vessels to pre-book their visit at bluelagooncomino.mt.
Visitors can choose from three daily time slots: 08:00–13:00, 13:30–17:30, or 18:00–22:00.
View this post on Instagram
After entering basic details and an email, users receive a unique QR code to present upon arrival. In exchange, a wristband granting access for the selected time slot will be issued.
Unauthorised access will not be allowed and may incur fines. Previously, the site saw up to 12,000 visitors at once during peak periods. Under the new system, only 4,000 visitors will be allowed at any one time. Staff will assist with the transition during the initial weeks.
This is the first step in a two-year project by Team Blue Lagoon. Further improvements coming in 2025 include expanded swimming zones, enhanced waste management, new sanitation facilities, and tighter enforcement. Consultations on long-term environmental measures will begin soon, with full implementation expected by summer 2026.
#MaltaDaily