Comino Operations Unit - Team Blue Lagoon
Book, Protect, Enjoy
Sustainability and Stewardship at Comino
Team Blue Lagoon is a collaborative task force established in 2025 to protect the ecological integrity and visitor experience of the Blue Lagoon on Comino, one of Malta’s most iconic natural sites and a designated Natura 2000 area. The primary aim is to reshape Comino’s Blue Lagoon future as a sustainable tourism model.
Team Blue Lagoon – A United Front for Comino’s Blue Lagoon Protection
The lagoon, located on the tiny island of Comino, is part of a Natura 2000 protected area, meaning it holds significant environmental value under EU conservation laws.
Who’s Involved?
This team brings together multiple Maltese government entities, and the initiative is spearheaded by:
- Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) – Team Blue Lagoon – Lead coordinator
- Transport Malta
- Environment and Resources Authority (ERA)
- The Malta Police Force
- Civil Protection Department
- Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism
- Ministry for Gozo and Planning
Together, they’re tackling the lagoon’s long-standing issues of overcrowding, pollution, and habitat degradation.
Objectives
Team Blue Lagoon focuses on four key goals:
- Regulating visitor flows through a free online booking system with timed access slots.
- Enhancing safety by expanding designated swimming zones.
- Improving waste management with additional sanitation and cleaning resources dedicated to the lagoon’s facilities.
- Strengthening enforcement on land and at sea to ensure compliance and protect the ecosystem.
Impact
The booking system has already reduced visitor density by 68%, helping to preserve the lagoon’s fragile environment while improving the visitor experience.
What's Next?
The team is working to develop long-term plans for Comino’s rehabilitation. These include:
- Eco-sensitive infrastructure
- Controlled access points
- Restoration of natural habitats
Long-term visibility that allows the proper planning through statistical records that are and continue to be in place after lacking for decades.
This initiative marks a major shift from mass tourism to managed eco-tourism, aiming to preserve Comino’s beauty for generations to come.
Contact
Deputy CEO & Chief Officer – Strategic Development
Mr. Leslie Vella
E: leslie.vella@mta.com.mt
Mr. Aldo Pace
Director – Comino Operations Unit
E: aldo.pace.1@blcomino.com
Website: http://bluelagooncomino.mt