Photogallery of Comino Island, Malta

Do you want to find out, where the legendary Calypso kept the not less legendary Odysseus a prisoner, hoping to win his heart? Then you should look for a place the local call Calypso’s cave. As most of literary critics and historians think, this is the place, where the action from the Homer’s Odyssey took place. It is, of course, if you believe that everything a great ancient poet said was true. There is a great view on Ramla beach from the cave. This beach is considered to be one of the best on the island. Those, who like to go underground, should visit the North Cave, Ninu’s Cave, and Xerri’s grotto. The latter is located right under an apartment building, which is quite remarkable. You should also go up the Tas-Salvatur hill. This peculiarly shaped hill still appears in many local legends. According to one of the versions, the mountain was once a volcano and there was some black fog above it. But current research do not confirm this conjecture. On the top of the hill, you will find the Statue of Christ the Redeemer. The marvelous view from the Tas-Salvatur worths the hiking. During the summer season, you can take part in salt picking in the local salt lakes, extending along the seaside for three kilometers. You can try to go through the gap in the rock on an air mattress in Qwara, or “the inside lake”. It will be unforgettable! If you don’t want to take such a risk, you can always just rent a boat. The gap looks quite impressive … Read further