Momentum is calling for the visitor cap on Comino to be cut by half, arguing that the current numbers are unsustainable for the island’s fragile environment and limited infrastructure. The organization points to increasing pressure on Comino’s natural habitats, coastal waters, and waste management systems during peak season, with overcrowding contributing to erosion, litter, and strain on basic services. By reducing the daily limit, Momentum believes authorities can better protect biodiversity, preserve the quality of the Blue Lagoon and surrounding areas, and improve the experience for both residents and visitors.
The proposal frames a lower cap as a necessary step toward long-term conservation rather than a restriction on access, emphasizing that sustainable tourism depends on balancing economic activity with ecological limits. Momentum also suggests that fewer daily visitors would ease boat traffic, reduce noise pollution, and allow enforcement and clean-up efforts to be more effective. The group is urging policymakers to reassess carrying capacity studies and implement a revised limit that prioritizes environmental resilience, arguing that Comino’s value as a natural asset will only be maintained if visitor numbers are managed more conservatively.
