Cominotto (Maltese: Kemmunett), sometimes referred to as Cominetto, is an uninhabited Mediterranean island off the northern coast of the island of Gozo, Malta. It is located near the larger island of Comino and is part of the Maltese archipelago. Measuring 0.25 square kilometres (0.10 sq mi) in area, it is the largest uninhabited island of Malta. Cominotto lies about 100 metres (328 feet) to the north-west of Comino.[1] The island has multiple tourist attractions.
Geography
Cominotto covers an area of approximately 2.5 hectares (6.2 acres), and is characterized by its rugged coastline and rocky terrain. Despite its small size, Cominotto has a diverse range of wildlife, including several species of seabirds that inhabit the island, despite predation from rats.[2] In between Cominotto and Comino, there is a bay called the Blue Lagoon, which is popular with tourists.[3] Due to its ecological importance, Cominotto is part of a Special Protection Area.[4]
History
Cominotto was used by the Romans as a hunting ground. In more recent centuries, the island has been primarily uninhabited.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "Sailing directions for the Mediterranean: France, west coast of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily, including adjacent islands". 1958.
- ^ Ketija (2017-07-11). "Yelkouan Shearwaters and the threats of predators". BirdLife Malta. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "Blue Lagoon Malta 101: All You Need to Know". MaltaCulture.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Protected Planet | 'Kemmuna, Kemmunett, Il-Ħaġriet ta Bejn il-Kmiemen u l-Iskoll ta Taħt il-Mazz'". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
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