Outdoor Explorers Secret Beach Comino — The Hidden Beach That Appeared in 2026
Some of the best places in the world aren’t discovered. They’re created — by a storm, by the sea, by the slow work of limestone and salt water over centuries — and then found, usually by accident, by someone who happens to be in the right place at the right time.
The Outdoor Explorers Secret Beach on Comino is that kind of place.
It didn’t exist before 2026. A violent storm in early 2026 shifted the seabed, moved rock, and deposited white sand at the base of a stretch of sheer cliff on the east-southeast coast of Comino that nobody had paid much attention to before. A beach appeared where there hadn’t been one. And the boats from Outdoor Explorers Malta — already navigating this coastline every day, already knowing every underwater boulder, every reef edge, every current — were among the first to find it.
The team started stopping there. Guests started talking about it. And because no official name existed, the name came naturally: the Outdoor Explorers Beach.
This is the complete guide to it — where it is, how to get there, what you’ll see, and why it genuinely deserves a place on any list of the most extraordinary spots in the Maltese archipelago.
Where Is the Outdoor Explorers Secret Beach?
The beach sits on the east-southeast coastline of Comino — on the quieter, less-visited side of the island, away from the Blue Lagoon and the main tourist circuit.
It is completely invisible from any road — because there are no roads anywhere near it. It cannot be seen from the ferry route. It does not appear on any standard tourist map. The only way to know it exists is to have been there — or to have been told by someone who has.
The location on the east-southeast coast means it is sheltered from most prevailing winds, including north and northwest winds — which makes it one of the most consistently calm and protected spots on the entire Comino coastline, even on days when the more exposed sections are choppy.
What It Looks Like — The First View
There’s a specific moment, approaching by boat, when the beach comes into view around the cliff line. And almost every guest reacts the same way.
Sheer limestone cliffs rise on either side — white rock with an orange hue, layered and dramatic, dropping straight down to the waterline without a slope or a ledge. At the base of these cliffs, sitting at the water’s edge exactly where you wouldn’t expect to find it: a white sandy beach. Completely empty. Not a soul on it. Crystal blue water all around it.
It looks like a postcard. Not a postcard of a famous beach — a postcard of a place that shouldn’t quite exist, that someone stumbled onto and photographed before anyone else arrived. Because that’s essentially what it is.
The cliffs are high enough that they cast genuine shade across a section of the beach — a partial natural canopy that makes it one of the very few spots on the Comino coastline with any shade at all during the middle of the day.
The beach itself isn’t large. It’s not trying to be Ramla Bay or Santa Marija Bay. But the combination of the white sand, the towering cliffs, the blue water, and the complete absence of other people creates something that larger, more famous beaches rarely achieve: the feeling of having found something genuinely your own.
How to Get There
🚤 Skippered Private Boat — Best Option
The most straightforward and most rewarding way to reach the Outdoor Explorers Beach is on a skippered private boat departing from Mġarr Harbour, Gozo, or Ċirkewwa, Malta.
The reason a professional skipper makes a real difference here isn’t just convenience — it’s the underwater geography. The approach to the beach is protected by a series of boulders and reef formations just beneath the surface, scattered in patterns that aren’t visible from above. A skipper who has navigated this approach dozens of times knows exactly where every boulder sits, knows the safe line in, and knows where to anchor so guests can swim directly onto the beach.
The boulders that make the approach technically demanding are also what make the snorkelling here extraordinary — more on that below.
🚣 By Kayak
Kayaks
The beach is reachable by kayak for confident paddlers approaching from Santa Marija Bay. The east-southeast location and shelter from north and northwest winds generally means calmer conditions on this side of the island — but always check the day’s weather and sea state before paddling. The approach is physically manageable; the underwater boulders require the same awareness as for a self-drive boat.
🛥️ By Self-Drive Rental Boat
Technically accessible — but with an important honest caveat. Without knowing the exact location of the reef and the underwater boulders, the safe approach is to anchor significantly further out than the optimal position and swim in from there. The swim is manageable but longer than necessary, and some of the best snorkelling spots sit in water that a self-drive skipper, not knowing the seabed, would anchor above rather than around.
If you’re on a self-drive rental and happen to find this stretch of coastline, anchor conservatively and snorkel toward the beach rather than driving close. Self-drive guide here.
Which Tours Include the Outdoor Explorers Beach?
The beach features on our longer private boat tours that have time to explore beyond the standard Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon circuit:
The 1 and 2-hour express tours focus on the Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon and don’t include this stop. Mention the beach specifically when booking a 3-hour or longer tour — it helps the skipper plan the route to include it comfortably.
The Snorkelling — Why the Boulders Are an Asset
Snorkel in crystal-clear waters on a private boat trip.
The underwater boulders that make the approach challenging are the very reason the snorkelling here is exceptional.
Boulders create habitat. Habitat creates fish. And the reef and boulder field around the Outdoor Explorers Beach supports one of the more varied collections of Mediterranean marine life you’ll find in a snorkelling-accessible location anywhere on Comino.
In the Shallow Water — Close to the Beach
- Sea bream — present throughout, curious, and responsive to white bread
- Damselfish — dense at every boulder and reef edge
- Rabbit fish — common in this area of Comino’s southeast coastline
- Sea comber — throughout the shallow rocky sections
- Sea bass — moving in and out of the reef formations
As the Water Gets Deeper — Further from the Shore
- Moray eels — in the crevices between boulders, consistently present
- Octopus — the boulders are perfect habitat — look carefully at the base of the larger rocks
- Grouper — in the shallower sections, with larger groupers further out as the depth increases
- Sargos — in the mid-depth sections
- Dentex — one of the more exciting species to encounter, present in the deeper water off the reef edge
The gradient — shallow and sandy near the beach, growing progressively deeper and more rocky as you swim further out — means this works for complete beginners in the shallows and genuinely rewards confident snorkellers and free divers who want to go deeper.
🍞 Local tip: Bring white bread. The sea bream and damselfish near the beach respond immediately — the shallow, sheltered water concentrates them in a way that makes for an extraordinary feeding moment, even more so than the main lagoons because there are no other boats around doing the same thing.
Why It Feels Like a Real Discovery
Part of what makes the Outdoor Explorers Beach different from every other Comino stop is the approach itself.
The coastline on the east-southeast side of Comino is not part of the standard tourist route. There are no buoys marking the way, no mooring balls, no other boats. When you’re approaching — cliffs on one side, open sea on the other — and the skipper knows which line to take through the boulders, and the beach comes into view around the headland — it genuinely feels like a first discovery, even though the boat has made this approach many times before.
That feeling of being somewhere genuinely few people have been — that is the thing guests describe most when they talk about this stop afterward. Not just “we went to a nice beach.” The quiet amazement of a place that looks like it was put there specifically for your group.
As one of our skippers put it: to get to it, you need to be a bit of an outdoor explorer yourself. That’s how it got its name.
Will the Beach Last?
The Outdoor Explorers Beach appeared after a violent storm in 2026. As of now, it remains — the same white sand, the same cliffs, the same crystal water. The boulder field around it appears stable.
But the honest answer is that coastal geology is dynamic. The same storms that created this beach could, in a future season, reshape it. That’s part of what makes it worth visiting now rather than waiting — it exists today, in this form, and the people who know about it and act on that knowledge are the ones who will have experienced it.
For now, it is exactly as the storm left it: a postcard beach at the base of orange-white cliffs, surrounded by blue water, with a reef full of fish below the surface, and almost nobody on it.
Practical Notes
How big is it? Not large — this isn’t a sprawling beach. But large enough for a small group to spread out comfortably, with a section under the cliff shadow that provides genuine shade in the middle of the day.
Can you eat lunch there? Yes — a longer tour with a cool box and lunch on board is a genuinely excellent option here. The shelter from north and northwest winds makes it one of the most comfortable spots to anchor and eat on the Comino coastline.
Is it crowded? No. Because most people don’t know it’s there. And the boulder-strewn approach means boats that don’t know the area don’t attempt it. The exclusivity is built into the geography.
Sand quality: White, fine, clean — classic Mediterranean beach sand in the same vein as the Blue Lagoon’s sandy bottom, but on land rather than underwater.
FAQ — Outdoor Explorers Secret Beach Comino
Where is the Outdoor Explorers Secret Beach?
On the east-southeast coastline of Comino — the quieter, less-visited side of the island, away from the Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon circuit. No road access, not visible from any ferry route, not on any standard tourist map.
How did the beach appear?
A violent storm in early 2026 shifted the seabed and deposited white sand at the base of the east-southeast Comino cliffs. Outdoor Explorers Malta boats were among the first to discover and regularly visit it.
How do you get to the Outdoor Explorers Secret Beach?
By skippered private boat (recommended), kayak from Santa Marija Bay, or self-drive rental (anchoring further out due to the reef and boulders). It is not accessible without a boat.
Why do you need a skippered boat rather than self-drive?
The approach is guarded by underwater boulders and reef that are not visible from the surface. A skipper who knows the exact location of every boulder can bring the boat close in safely. Self-drive guests need to anchor considerably further out and swim in, missing the closest and most interesting snorkelling.
What marine life can you see snorkelling here?
Sea bream, damselfish, rabbit fish, sea comber, bass, moray eels, octopus, grouper (larger further out), sargos, and dentex in the deeper sections.
Is the beach shaded?
Partially — the high cliffs cast genuine shadow over a section of the beach during the middle of the day, making it one of the very few spots on Comino with natural shade.
Which tours include this beach?
The 3-hour, 4-hour, 6-hour, and 8-hour private boat tours. Mention it specifically when booking so the skipper can plan the route to include it. Book here.
Is the beach crowded?
No — because almost nobody knows it’s there, and the boulder approach deters boats that don’t know the area.
Could the beach disappear in a future storm?
It’s possible in principle — it was created by a storm and could be reshaped by another. As of now it remains intact and unchanged. Which is one more reason to visit while it’s there.
Book a Tour That Includes the Outdoor Explorers Beach
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Further Reading
- Comino Island Malta — Complete Guide 2026
- Best Things To Do on Comino 2026
- The Kissing Elephants Arch Has Fallen — What We Know
- Comino Sea Caves — Complete Guide
- Crystal Lagoon Malta — Complete Guide
- Blue Lagoon Malta — Complete Guide 2026
- Best Snorkelling Spots Malta, Gozo and Comino 2026
- Santa Marija Bay Comino Guide
- Private Boat Tour Malta — Complete Guide
- Comino Boat Tour From Gozo — Complete Guide
