The Planning Board has given the green light to the redevelopment of the Comino Hotel and Bungalows, ushering in a new chapter for one of Malta’s most environmentally sensitive destinations. The project reflects key principles promoted by URBACT and the European Urban Initiative (EUI), particularly those concerning sustainable tourism, regeneration of underused spaces, and nature-based solutions.

Key Components of the Redevelopment:Demolition of outdated structures:Comino Hotel (San Niklaw Bay)Bungalows (Santa Marija Bay)New infrastructure:A 140-bed hotel at San Niklaw Bay16 individual serviced bungalows at Santa Marija BayAmenities including a spa, restaurants, bars, pools, reservoirs, and improved berthing facilities 🌱 Sustainability & Regeneration:The project embraces URBACT and EUI priorities, including:Land use efficiency: Entire development confined within the existing built envelope, eliminating encroachment on untouched land.Nature-based design:Low-rise, green-roofed buildings that follow natural land contoursCreation of a construction-free coastal buffer zoneNative plant landscaping to improve biodiversity and ...

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URBACT is a European Territorial Cooperation programme that enables the cooperation of European cities within thematic networks since 2002. The programme also provides capacity-building activities and tools, and shares knowledge and good practices to city representatives and urban practitioners.

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