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Blue Grotto (Il-Hnejja)

Coast Rd | Zurrieq, Zurrieq, Island of Malta, Malta
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Zurrieq
4.5 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations, Caverns/ Caves
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Los Angeles
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The boat ride to the blue grotto and a few other caves is fairly short (about 20 minutes or so) but it is beautiful and dramatic, so worth the 7 euro charge. The water is crystal clear, and if you trail your hand in the water it really does look blue! I have heard that in the past it was... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This is what you'll see here: the perfectly blue/greenish water which is pictured in postcards, crystal clear so you can see the bottom of the sea and banks of fishes. Amazing views, don't skimp out on the boat ride - it's well worth it ! More

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Bucharest, Romania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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visiting this grotto has been one of the greatest things during my stay in Malta. First I had a boat trip and then had a swim in the natural pool which lays between shore and mountains. To get to the grotto you have to swim or go by boat from this pool inside a tunnel in the mountain and, just... More

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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Brilliant afternoon at Blue Grotto, although the boats hadn't started the trips. Greeted by a very friendly car park attendant who was well happy - we could see why based on the view and location of said car park. We took a walk around the cliffs, chatted to the local fisherman, then browsed a few shops, and had lunch. Unsure... More

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Randers, Denmark
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Easy to park your car or go with the hop-on-hop-off bus, there is only ticketbooth and I guess all the boatmen work as a co-operative, so don't worry about if there are competing boats etc. Just walk up, find the cash, buy the ticket and relax and enjoy - and better have your camera ready. If you could sit on... More

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Bath, uk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
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The boat trip to the sea caves and blue grotto was 7euro, and we decided to see what it was like. No expectations. I'd been on little boats to sea caves in Portugal before, and this was comparable. The water is blue-er, and the formations are larger than Portugal, and you go into some caves and see how clear the... More

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Petah Tiqwa, Israel
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191 reviews 191 reviews
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Fore as little as 7 Euroes, you get about half an hour boat ride to the grottos, which are stunning - the water are crystal clear and you can see right through them. Just make sure the sea is calm during your visit. More

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Scotland
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

What a way to experience the Blue Grotto. We went in the late afternoon but were still very impressed with the amazing colours from the waters around the Blue Grotto. We had an old seaman take us out in a wee boat. On the way into all the small caves, he gave us a description of the surrounding geology and... More

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CT
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Perched on a cliff where the Blue Grotto is located, The Congreve was a pleasant location for a late lunch on a sunny day in early March for our family of 10, including 4 children. . Despite the outdoor seating, we chose to sit on the windowed second floor at a large table with stunning views. The service was warm... More

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london
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Sunny Easter holiday, so very lucky with the weather. Did the boat trip to Blue Grotto - very cheap 7 euros for adults and cheaper for children. Haven't got good sea legs and nearly didn't go but egged on by others in our party. Sea a bit choppy out of the small inlet, but once by the cliffs and caves... More

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