Starting Thursday 1st May, a new online visitor booking system will regulate the number of visitors at the Comino’s Blue Lagoon, to protect and preserve the delicate ecosystems of this popular Natura 2000 site.
As announced earlier this year, the Malta Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the Tourism Ministry and other entities and authorities, is launching this system as part of a multi-pronged drive to augment sustainability and enhance visitor experience at the Blue Lagoon.
“Book, Protect, Enjoy” is the basis of the new system, whereby individuals or groups arriving by private or commercial vessels wishing to set foot at the Blue Lagoon, will need to pre-book their slot. Visitors can book one of the three available daily time slots (08:00 – 13:00, 13:30 – 17:30, and 18:00 – 22:00). Using basic details and an email address, the booking system will instantly generate a unique QR code, to be presented to officials at the site’s coastal and land access points. Visitors will be provided with a unique wristband, allowing access for the duration of the time slot.