- Address: Wied Hoxt, Il-Qrendi, Malta
- The cost of the tour: 7 euros
The Blue Grotto of Malta is one of the main attractions of a small republic. This amazing place, located near the town of Zurriek, a little south of Marsaskala , is visited annually by thousands of tourists and lovers of good diving .
The Mystery of the Blue Grotto
In fact, the Blue Grotto is a collection of six caves of natural origin, connected with each other by transitions. The white sandy bottom, the clear sea, glowing with its blue, the multicolored gleams of the stones, the sun glare, constantly moving along the water and causing it to change color - that's what makes this place fascinating.
Next to the grotto you will find another place worthy of attention - the island of Filfa, the only inhabitants of which are rare lizards.
Features of visit
Tourists, who are going to enjoy the beauties of this place, should take into account several important points. It is possible to get into the grotto only when the sea is calm. Otherwise, you simply can not rent a boat with a guide. In windless weather boats sail to the grotto daily from 9.00 to 16.30. At the caves you will be in about 25 minutes. The same number takes and the tour of them.
In principle, you can get to the grotto without your escorts, but it will take a lot of time and effort.
Interesting Facts
Of course, the Maltese Blue Grotto attracts not only tourists, but also, for example, filmmakers. In all its glory this place was shown in the film "Troy".
How to get to the Blue Grotto in Malta?
To get to the Blue Grotto, it is necessary to use public transport - by bus number 71 or number 73, get to Zurriek, there you take the bus number 201, which goes just to the grotto. Further from the stop, guided by the signs, you need to go down to the bay. There at the ticket offices at a cost of € 7 and you can go to the grotto.
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