The Blue Grotto is one of the most famous natural places of interest in Malta. It attracts more than 100.000 tourists annually from different countries due to its unique structure, and marvelous landscapes: pure sea water of bright blue color, rocky coastline and high sea waves on windy days. The visitors arrive here in order to contemplate the panorama of the Vale Wied Iz-Zurrieq, steep rocky shores, natural arches, tunnels and caves united in a gigantic labyrinth.
This unique geological object is situated in the south-western part of the island with rocky coastline and comprises the complex system of six caves. The depth of the most profound one is 45 meters. The Blue grotto is famous mainly because of the unusual chemical structure of the water that comprises a lot of different minerals – that is why the sea has this unusual bright blue color. It is so pure that you can see every stone and shell at the bottom. The depth of the sea is approximately 4-5 meters.
Originally it was just a Maltese fishing village, but in the years 1950 the British soldiers arrived here. They were impressed by the unusual color of the sea water and often asked the fishermen to take them here on their boats. The Soldiers nicknamed this nature object «The Blue Grotto», by analogy with La Grotta Azurra, situated in Capri, Italy. Since that time this place has become one of the most famous nature sights of Malta and it is perpetuated in lots of souvenirs and postcards. In 2004 the Grotto became a world famous object due to the shooting the scene from the film «Troy»starring Brad Pitt.
You can reach the caves only by boat – the excursions are organized every day from 9 a.m up to 16.30 p.m if the sea is calm. The duration of an excursion is about 25 minutes. If the weather is sunny pink, violet, green and orange hotspots can be seen reflecting off the water on the walls of the grotto. This fascinating view can be seen every day from the sunrise up to meridian. A camera in highly advised to be taken there – you will definitely be disappointed if you don't have one at hand.
This place provides excellent opportunities for practicing different kinds of sport activity besides swimming – rocky coasts are an ideal place for climbing and pure sea water will be definitely appreciated by those who are keen on snorkeling or scuba diving.
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Gabriella Dalos-Kovács
2016.04.07 review from Foursquare
no boat trip today. wifi free possibility step in wifi. no password required.
Steve Crm
2015.10.13 review from Foursquare
Awesome view. Worth 8 euros!
Lydia Berkennou
2015.10.05 review from Foursquare
Avoid all the tourist trap and hop on the boat (only way) to see the deep blue of the sea.
Gulshara
2015.09.02 review from Foursquare
Amazing View!
Gyozo Nagy
2015.08.25 review from Foursquare
It is nice but the boat trip is like a rush.
Vasilis Z
2015.03.30 review from Foursquare
Nice scene. Quiet atmosphere and some good restaurants mainly serving seafood.
Marina Laduda
2015.01.29 review from Foursquare
Beautiful blue water. Go on the boat.
Vanessa Pham
2014.10.20 review from Foursquare
A bit out of the way but totally worth it! Pay the 8 euros to go into caves on a small boat.
Zoltán Cséffai
2014.08.13 review from Foursquare
Not the nicest place in Malta. The restaurant near the bus parking is awful. The whole place is like a tourist factory. However Blue Grotto itself is worth seeing if you are in Malta.
Eduardo Remedios
2014.07.20 review from Foursquare
Get there early to avoid crowds
Maris Skujins
2014.05.01 review from Foursquare
Save the €8 on a boring boat ride and walk on the left of the tower along the cliffs. Top it up by walking back up on the main road, check the viewing platform on the right for stunning views.
Chris Butigieg
2013.12.29 review from Foursquare
8 euros per adult for a 20 min boat ride.
Luis PC
2013.07.16 review from Foursquare
Blue Grotto
Diana Marinova
2013.05.28 review from Foursquare
Nice view, very tasty mixed fish and calamari. However, service is VERY slow... we waited 40 minutes for our meal and the restaurant was not even packed. Ask in advance for estimated time of wait :-)
Andrei Karpenko
2012.09.17 review from Foursquare
Fake parking attendant in action! Don't give him any money, don't support this scum.
Rodanthi Damianaki
2016.07.28 review from Foursquare
Beautiful place!!
Chris Richards
2016.07.06 review from Foursquare
Tourist trap. Infrequent buses and poor restaurant options. Boat rides to the grotto are ok, but you see one cave you've seen them all.
i.am. a.m.e.
2016.06.11 review from Foursquare
Very pretty! Found the 8 euro boat trip very boring and would not recommend coming from somewhere else on Malta just to see the blue grotto. Not much around, only a few restaurants for tourists.
Wiviajando
2016.09.08 review from Foursquare
Nice tourist palace take a lot of photos
Daniele D'Addio
2016.08.22 review from Foursquare
Very beautiful
Gabi Bulumac
2016.12.03 review from Foursquare
If it's windy don't take the boat ️...just swim to see it
Olaf Klein
2016.11.27 review from Foursquare
Besides the boat tour it's a nice spot to relax and watch the waves crashing.
Kosta Novakov
2014.02.16 review from Foursquare
Blue Grotto