THE BLUE LAGOON
Of all the places you can visit in Malta, the Blue Lagoon should be on your list.
The best way to experience this place is to travel by small charter boat. Avoid the larger boat trips and find the small and re-vamped fishing charter boats such as Dolphin cruises and those that advertise in the small harbour areas in Bugibba.
If you go in a large boat you will be unable to get right into the Lagoon area and jump off the side of the boat and these tours are so impersonal and busy. The actual trip out to the area is amazing in itself as you get to see the Malta coastline in all its historical glory. If you are on a smaller vessel, the guide will spend quality time explaining about the various views.
When you get to the Lagoon, it really takes your breath away. It's the bluest water and although it's a busy tourist area, there are plenty of places to have a quiet swim and just float in the warm water.
After your swim, the smaller vessels put on a basic buffet and an ice cream boat will usually appear too. Then it's time for the speed boat tours (normally the charismatic guy who drives the "Oki Koki Banus" boats.) For a nominal charge they will take you around the caves of the nearby coastline.
