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The third small island belonging to the Maltese archipelago is Comino, or as the Maltese refer to it as: Kemmuna. One of the few places in the world that look exactly like they do on Google or on postcards, Blue Lagoon, as well as the whole of Comino, is absolutely breathtaking. Jump on a boat docked in Marfa Bay in the north of Malta, which heads out to Comino every 45 minutes. The earlier you hop onto the boat, the better your chance of being the first person to dive into the crystal clear lagoon, without any spectators or noise-makers. Take a hike and head over to Santa Marija Bay beach, a secluded sandy beach where you can while away the rest of your day, in peace.

DIVE NEAR A SHIPWRECK

‘Near a shipwreck?’ we hear you ask. Well, HMS Maori is one of the many World War II wrecks around Malta, but unlike many others, this one is rather shallow and can be reached from the shore. The Maori is half buried in sand, the bows and stern have disappeared and the front end is against the rocky slope of the reef. The wreck has a number of swim-throughs and holes for novices to explore and plenty of light makes it way through the portholes and missing side panels, making it that much easier to navigate. Located just below fort St Elmo in Valletta, a few hundred metres from the shore, we would definitely recommend you checking this one out, if even just to have a great story to tell once you’re back home.

HOP ON A SEGWAY

Yes, you heard that correctly. Sail through the streets of the capital of Valletta or the old capital, silent city of Mdina, or anywhere else for that matter, on a Segway because why not? If you’d like to zip past the other tourists checking out the museums, streets and cathedrals in the cities, that’s not a problem. If you would rather whizz through some of the island’s most beautiful countryside scenery, that’s great too! We would recommend you grabbing the whole family, and heading out on a fantastic tour in Dingli. With the soaring cliffs being your main destination, which offers impeccable views, as well as a pretty impressive sunset, what more could you possibly ask for in a day?

EXPLORE THE THREE CITIES

Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua, known as the Three Cities of Malta, are pieces of living history, kept alive by several hundreds of years of preservation and the occasional miracle. The beautiful fortified cities sit like a trio of villages in the heart of Malta’s historic centre, sitting directly across the Grand Harbour. Are you intrigued yet? You may need to schedule more than just a single afternoon in order to really take in all there is to see. Make sure to check out the yacht marina, Fort St Angelo, Gardjola Gardens and the Maritime Museum, just to name a few. After a few hours of sightseeing, grab some lunch at one of the many eateries on the sea front and embrace the laid-back, relaxed culture.

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