The Blue Grotto () refers to a number of sea caverns on the south east coast of

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, a short distance from the fishing harbour limits of Wied iż-Żurrieq, Malta. Wied iz-Zurrieq, the Blue Grotto and neighboring caves are all located within the

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village confines, per Local Council Act 1993 and a 1910 legal dispute between the villages of Qrendi and Zurrieq over their jurisdiction, which ruled in favour of Qrendi. Both the Wied iz-Zurrieq harbour and Blue Grotto sea caves are located on the coastline opposite to the small uninhabited islet of

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,''The Official Tourism Site for Malta, Gozo and Comino''
30 Aug, 2009 which is a bird sanctuary. The location of the caves lead to the seawater reflecting shades of blue on the cave walls and ceilings. Several caverns also mirror the brilliant phosphorescent colours of the underwater flora and fauna, whilst other caverns show a deep dark shade of blue. Underwater, different colours of red, mauve, green, orange and yellow give an impressive picture to visitors. The Blue Grotto is a popular destination for tourists to Malta with boat trips visiting the caves running all days of the year, weather permitting. Scuba diving on the nearby scuttled wreck ''Um El Faroud'', and snorkelling along the coastline, together with rock climbing, are the most popular activities practised here. The location has been used many times by filmmakers in big screen and TV productions, namely '' Hell Boats'', ''

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travel programme '' Sereno Variabile'', amongst other smaller commissions and photoshoots.

Gallery

File:Blue Grotto Malta-flickr3 - by - Bengt Nyman.jpg, A tourist boat at the Blue Grotto. File:Blue Grotto Malta-flickr1 - by - Bengt Nyman.jpg, As seen from inside the Blue Grotto. File:Malta - Qrendi - Blue Grotto (Blue Grotto tour boat) 18 ies.jpg, The grotto from outside as seen from sea-level File:Blue water at the Blue Grotto 02.jpg, The water at the blue grotto

References

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