Santa Marija Bay
Santa Marija Bay
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PetrusM1975
Warsaw, Poland404 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
A beautiful place, like a piece of the Caribbean. A small but beautiful beach, greenery, blue water, view of majestic rocks, warm sand. We were there in January, there weren't many people in Poland at that time, there was snow and frost, it was 20 degrees. The water was too cold for bathing, but my son (9 years old) jumped in and took a bath
Written 21 February 2024
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June A
Surrey, UK2,757 contributions
Feb 2022
A small sandy bay about 20 minutes walk from the busier Blue Lagoon and great for relaxing and beach combing in much quieter surroundings. There are no facilities here but that's part of the charm. In February when I visited there were few other tourists but I would imagine that in the summer its packed.
Written 28 January 2023
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travep
Budapest, Hungary34 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The Comino Bay and the island are beautiful . Blue water , nice view and easy to get there.
The beach itself is quite busy, there is only one toilet for men and also one for women. There are no cabines available for changig the wet swimmsuits. Although it is easy to get there by ferry, the way back is a mess from there because of the unorganized ferry-departures to the different destinations .
The beach itself is quite busy, there is only one toilet for men and also one for women. There are no cabines available for changig the wet swimmsuits. Although it is easy to get there by ferry, the way back is a mess from there because of the unorganized ferry-departures to the different destinations .
Written 2 October 2023
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sanczo1967
Lake Como, Italy954 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Not bad. Definitely not very crowded. I counted a maximum of 20 swimmers. A real shame that an abandoned. I collected lots of glass shards and lots of plastic that arrives in the waves. When will people start respecting its natural habitat!
However it must be seen.
However it must be seen.
Written 12 September 2023
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Cass2909
Reading, UK26 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Beautiful but water is full of jellyfish. Be careful when going in the water because those little things sting like hell.
Ride to blue Lagune was lovely but the walk to st Maria Bay was a bit much. There should be some kind of transport available, especially for families with little children.
Ride to blue Lagune was lovely but the walk to st Maria Bay was a bit much. There should be some kind of transport available, especially for families with little children.
Written 22 August 2023
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TinaMerritt
Benidorm, Spain35 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
We live camping so were eager to try camping in Malta. First couple of nights we stayed at the so called "only camp site in Malta -aka @Vincopolis".
We weren't impressed so after a little research we moved to Gozo staying at a non official campsite scouts were using near Azure window. Amazing place there's an inland sea and the amazing blue hole was snorkelling paradise - especially after all other tourist left.
Then to comino- found a campsite was marked on the google maps so went for it. It was about a half hour walk from drop off point at blue lagoon. (Mini bus available about 5 euro per person). Great basic camp site. Quite busy when we arrived so didn't get any shade to pitch near. Great shower facilities and a lovely beach close by. Only down side was heat in August and spikes seeds from trees really stick in your feet. Blue lagoon really busy but calms down about 6. If you can swim to opposite side (community) snorkel through the cave - amazing. Hope this helps : )
We weren't impressed so after a little research we moved to Gozo staying at a non official campsite scouts were using near Azure window. Amazing place there's an inland sea and the amazing blue hole was snorkelling paradise - especially after all other tourist left.
Then to comino- found a campsite was marked on the google maps so went for it. It was about a half hour walk from drop off point at blue lagoon. (Mini bus available about 5 euro per person). Great basic camp site. Quite busy when we arrived so didn't get any shade to pitch near. Great shower facilities and a lovely beach close by. Only down side was heat in August and spikes seeds from trees really stick in your feet. Blue lagoon really busy but calms down about 6. If you can swim to opposite side (community) snorkel through the cave - amazing. Hope this helps : )
Written 2 August 2016
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Andy S
London, UK60 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Not all tours stop here so choose carefully. We saw the madness of the Blue Lagoon and chose Santa Marija instead for space and peace. Great sun beds right on the shore line, a fantastic good kiosk run by really friendly and chilled staff creating great food in generous amounts. We loved it - but keep it quiet!
Written 31 August 2015
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Travelling Darlo
Wolverhampton, UK227 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
We ended up here after getting quickly fed up with blue lagoon and the millions of people.
We took a Jeep ride here for €5 return.
This beach is calm and serene.
Lovely little kiosks with friendly and chatty staff.
Space to put down your towels.
Excellent snorkeling - even saw a small octopus
We took a Jeep ride here for €5 return.
This beach is calm and serene.
Lovely little kiosks with friendly and chatty staff.
Space to put down your towels.
Excellent snorkeling - even saw a small octopus
Written 4 July 2018
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lavalletteknight
malta16 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
No overcrowding, no abusive prices, FREE restrooms & showers, genuine food, FREE sandy beach & camping site... There's no good reason NOT to go there!
Written 12 August 2015
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Ana L
Navan, Ireland2,678 contributions
Nov 2020
This is the only sandy beach in Comino. was empty in November, but I can imagine it gets crowded in the Summer.
Written 9 December 2020
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Non c'è assolutamente nulla!!! Ci sono venditori di bibite e quant'altro allo sbarco
Written 20 August 2018
Do you need a permit to camp here for a few days?
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Saul
Written 5 June 2017
I'm looking for the campsite what is it called
Written 21 March 2017
A santa marija c'è anche spiaggia libera? Io dovrei andare col water taxi da blue lagoon. Grazie
Written 14 August 2016
Si certamente - che anche spiaggia libera. Poi ragungere Santa Marija anche con una navetta da blue lagoon.
Written 15 August 2016
Some are saying food is available, others say it isn't. We are visiting next week - should I take food wit me?
Written 10 July 2016
fresh food and cool drinks availavle, as well as ice creams, slushies, cocktails, nibbles and more.
sunbeds and umbrellas also :-)
Written 11 July 2016
Foo u pay for the next chairs and umbrellas here ? How much? Thank you. We are here now and have not been approached to pay yet.
Written 17 September 2015
2 sunbeds and umbrella with storage table is 15 euro :-)
Written 4 February 2016
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