Blue Lagoon's Busiest Day Saw 68% Fewer Visitors than Last Year's Peak, MTA Says

Blue Lagoon's busiest day saw 68% fewer visitors than last year's peak, MTA says

The busiest day at Comino's Blue Lagoon this summer saw 68% fewer visitors than the peak day last year, the MTA claimed on Monday as it highlighted a new visitor capping system introduced this year.The Malta Tourism Authority said the Blue Lagoon never reached its maximum cap of 4,000 concurrent visitors this summer, with the...

Malta Reduces Blue Lagoon Overtourism with New Booking System

Malta has reported positive results from the implementation of its new booking system for visits to its natural beauty spot, the Blue Lagoon, which has reduced mass visitor concentration and overcrowding. The booking system is one of several measures introduced this summer to augment environmental sustainability at the Blue Lagoon, a Natura 2000 site, and enhance visitor experience. The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) also appointed internationall…

Blue Lagoon Visitor Concentration Down By 68%

According to new information by VisitMalta, visitor numbers at the Blue Lagoon in Comino have dropped significantly this summer following the introduction of a new booking system aimed at improving sustainability and the visitor experience. The highest concentration recorded in July and August was 3,830 visitors on Friday 22 August, a 68% decrease compared with peak figures in 2024, when numbers reached up to 12,000 at any one time. On average, …