Natural site · Wied iż-Żurrieq, Malta

Blue Grotto, Malta

Blue Grotto, Malta
Photo: Wittylama, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The water glows blue in the morning light. Boat trips last about 20-25 minutes and visit several caves.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 3 of Malta in 3 Days

Visiting Blue Grotto, Malta: what to know

Tickets
Boat fee; check current prices
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
Calm mornings
Getting there
Bus or taxi to Wied iż-Żurrieq

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How Blue Grotto, Malta fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Blue GrottoWied iż-Żurrieq
  2. 11:00MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk
  3. 12:30Seafood lunch in MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk
  4. 15:00Ħal Saflieni HypogeumPaola
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Blue Grotto, Malta FAQs

Do boats run every day?

Only in calm seas; check conditions first.

When is the light best?

In the morning.

Can you see it from land?

Yes, from a viewpoint on the road above.

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