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Family trip to Comino Island with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Comino Gozo and Comino don’t have a very developed tourism infrastructure. The travelers come here to enjoy the view of ancient constructions, walks by yourself, deserted beaches with clean water and hundreds of sea inhabitants. If you decide to take a child with you, keep in mind, there are no aqua parks or big entertainment centers here. Is your child curious, likes nature, long walks, and is ready to live in the really peaceful rhythm of Malta? Then safely take him with you.
Guide to Comino Island sightseeing - things to see and to visit
Gozo&Comino Islands are in the immediate vicinity of Malta, and therefore don't lack attention of tourists. Despite the proximity, islands are quite different, and each has its own unique … Open
Definitely take your child to Comino. You can stay here longer, only if your main aim is to snorkel, dive, and swim in the coastal waters. The thing is, though Comino was inhabited before the times of the Roman Empire, it could not boast of big territory or the amount of population. It will be interesting for a child to visit St. Mary’s Tower, which was built in the Medieval times by crusaders and is well-preserved until now. You should also visit Blue Lagoon. During the warm seasons, your child will like swimming there, and during cold weather, it’s nice to just walk there, enjoying the surroundings.
Except for those two objects on the island, a child might be interested only in Battery, constructed in the 17th century, and a walk around it. Nature here is marvelous, but it will only take you half a day to walk around the whole island. However, children of any age will probably remember a trip to Comino as a great adventure. If you want to accommodate in Gozo, besides standard hotel suits, you can also check out farmhouses. A child will probably be impressed by this exotic. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Cuisine of Comino Island for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
Despite their small sizes, Comino and Gozo can offer the travelers a lot of places to try really tasty dishes of Malta cuisine. Traditionally, the visitors of the Blue Lagoon bring the food … Open
There are places in Gozo, you should definitely visit with children. Small children, as well as teenagers, will like it in the Citadel. The old tower, built in the 16th century, practically rises above Victoria, the capital of the island. The Citadel will not only give you and your children the opportunity to feel the atmosphere of the old times but will also impress everyone with the views from the top. Other landmarks of the island, connected to the knights, are Dwejra and Fungus Rock. Earlier, you could only get to the rock through a suspension bridge. Only the knights came there to pick up special mushrooms, which recovered strength.
Comino If you want your child to remember the beauty of a Gozo sunset, you should go to the cape, left from the Xlendi Bay. By the way, there is also a place to eat in the Bay. If you want to swim with your child in a peaceful place, go to Ramla. A child will like the unusual orange sand, and the adults will appreciate the safe descent to the sea. Please note, there are no safeguards at the Gozo beaches, and the only signs of civilization are toilets and food stalls.
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Comino Island inhabitants
Gozo has its own unique atmosphere. Compared to Malta, the island is not that inhabited and less popular among tourists, so the local pace of life is calm and measured, as it was hundreds of … Open
Gganija Temples will impress both the children and the grownups. Not only the kids, but their parents as well will feel like this place was built by the giants. It is still unknown, how the constructors could lift and move 50-tons stone bricks. The Temple is the most beautiful megalithic construction in the world. It is almost a thousand years older than the Great Pyramid. If your child likes history, take him for a stroll through the folklore, archeological, and natural science museum halls. They are all located in the Citadel. Walking through the halls of the Old Prison, you can also see the prisoners’ life of the past.
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Things to visit with your kids in Malta

Another large water park is located in the city of Bugibba in the northern part of Malta. It is ideally adapted for the youngest visitors and accommodates 500 children at the same time. All water used for water slides passes several degrees of purification. Rescuers are on duty at all attractions. Another interesting place for children is not far from Mdina. In the park of the Dinosaurs, prehistoric animals are presented in full growth. They move and produce awesome sounds. The park itself is located in a very picturesque place in the open air, which makes dinosaurs even more realistic. In the park you can listen to a lecture about different types of dinosaurs and take pictures with them for memory. … Open
Reference information
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Comino Island
♥   Amusement park 'Popeye Village' Mellieħa, 13 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Splash and Fun' Bahar Ic-Caghaq, 22.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Playmobil FunPark' Ħal Far, 35.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all oceanariums
Aquariums in Comino Island and nearby
♥   Aquarium 'Malta National Aquarium' , 18.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Famous sights of Comino Island

Megalithic Temples of Malta

From the series “The Oldest Surviving Monuments on Earth”
Check on the map:   Distance from Comino Island center - 26.3 km.
In Malta, the archaeologists have discovered the astonishingly preserved ancient temples whose age is more than 5 500 years. Seven megalithic temples, which today belong to the historical objects of the world, have been used for a thousand years and are now regarded as a unified architectural complex. During the research of the temples were discovered the valuable historical artifacts, which have thrown a light on the specific periods of the history of the islands. … Read further

Interesting places to visit with children around Comino Island

Malta Island
In Naxxar resort, tourists with children should definitely visit the Mediterraneo Marine Park. This is a unique marine reserve whose main inhabitants are dolphins. Several beautiful natural pools with sea water are equipped along the coast for the dolphins. Every day, ... Open »
Catania
Another original museum that is worth visiting with children is Museo MOGAM. This museum is private. It features an original collection of cars, motorcycles, as well as exhibits, one way or another related to automatics. Guests of the museum can make interesting ... Open »
Messina
Fans of fast driving should definitely visit the Karting Club Messina which is considered to be the best in the city. Competitions are held regularly in this center. Several days a week, it is open for free visits. You can see routes of different levels of difficulty ... Open »
Trapani
There are not too many specialized children's activities in Trapani. It will be better to go here in the summer. You and your child can go to one of the two beaches close to the city to sunbathe at any time. If you want to visit the Lindo in San Giuliano, you can go on ... Open »
Vulcano
Another popular beach on the island is Spiaggia Nera located in the northern part of Vulcano. Its main feature is incredibly beautiful picturesque views of the sea and, of course, black sand (that is an integral part of any beach of the island). The beach is perfect ... Open »
Favignana Island
There is a monument to an elderly man in a suit of the 19th century near the city council on the main square. It is Ignazio Florio who bought Favignana Island and all the other parts of the archipelago in 1876. He took money from the tuna reprocessing factory built ... Open »
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