US EditionInstagram crowds turn Mediterranean island paradise into ‘disaster’ zone
- Comino, a small island off Malta, has become a 'disaster zone' due to litter and a growing rat infestation, with locals attributing the problem to overtourism and poor waste management.
- The Maltese government plans to cut daily tourist numbers from 10,000 to 5,000 to alleviate the strain on Comino, according to Tourism Minister Ian Borg.
- Mark Sultana from BirdLife Malta emphasized the urgent need for a public sustainability plan to protect Comino's fragile ecosystem.
- Activists claim a public sustainability plan is required for Comino, highlighting its status as a Natura 2000 site that should be protected.
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Blue sea, white beaches: idyllic island can't handle mass tourism from influencers and now faces rat plague
Comino, the smallest inhabited island in Malta, seems to be a victim of its own success. Idyllic images of azure seas and white sandy beaches on social media have led to up to 10,000 tourists setting foot on the island every day. The island of just 3.5 square kilometres cannot cope with mass tourism.
Idyllic Blue Lagoon overrun by tourists and rats: 'Once beautiful island has become a circus'
The tiny Maltese island of Comino, known for its crystal clear waters and iconic Blue Lagoon, is struggling under the weight of mass tourism. Boats drop off thousands of visitors every day. Overcrowded beaches, thumping beats and a growing rat infestation threaten the natural environment and make the place unliveable for many locals. Environmentalists are sounding the alarm and calling for drastic measures.
The US Sun
How Insta-friendly island is descending into a ‘rat-infested disaster zone’
A PARADISE Mediterranean island has had a fall from grace after it became a rat-infested, litter-strewn “disaster zone”. Comino, a tiny outcrop off the coast of Malta famous for its turquoise waters and the Insta-famous Blue Lagoon, welcomes up to 10,000 tourists a day in summer. GettyThe picturesque island of Comino, Malta, has descended into filthy chaos[/caption] tiktok.com/@madsadbadpodcastThe islet is now completely infested with rats[/capt…
Mediterranean Paradise Branded 'Most Beautiful Spot' Now Overrun By Rats
Comino, once hailed as the 'most beautiful island in the Mediterranean', is now at the centre of a growing environmental disaster. Known for its iconic Blue Lagoon and crystalline waters, the tiny Maltese island was once a hidden gem – until it became a social media sensation. With thousands of tourists flooding in daily to capture Instagram-worthy shots, what was once paradise is quickly turning into a pest-ridden cautionary tale of overtourism…
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