One of the main things to do on Comino when not going to the beach. When you get off the water taxi, it’s almost a madhouse with huge numbers of people hanging around the food trucks, sunbathing, or using the beach. If you follow the road to St. Mary’s Tower, take it to the end and go right. You will then pass an old isolated hospital from French and British colonial times. It’s an easy walk with a slight incline and takes about 20 to 30 minutes. The tower itself is a distinctive structure and you can access it by a set of stairs. There is a chain across the stairs indicating it’s closed but everybody seems to ignore it and climb the steps anywhere. From there you get commanding views of the Gozo Channel and you can easily see both Malta and Gozo. There is a shorter but more tricky way to get back to the beaches and you can get some really nice coastal views coming down. Just take it easy and wear appropriate footwear. It’s a peaceful environment and only visited by a handful of tourists; most come to Comino for the beach. I offer some tips below. 1 - bring a hat and use sunscreen. There is very little shade on Comino. Drink plenty of water 2 - wear proper shoes. I see some people wear sandals going there. The terrain is rocky and rough in places 3 - food and drink is available at the beach from food trucks. It’s not cheap a small bottle of water goes for about 1.40€ or so. Very much worth the visit in all and it was great to see the location where they had filmed the 2002 film “The Count of Monte Cristo.”

Comino is not a large island and the Tower is a short half an hours walk from the Blue Lagoon and the main port - the terrain is not difficult to navigate and the walk itself is lovely with views of the island and the coast. The tower is not that steep and the views from the top are great too - information is available in a few different languages including English. It's a shame really that more don't venture away from the Lagoon to this part of the island as there is so much to see here.