Diving in Malta & Gozo

Diving in Malta, Gozo or Comino is something you don’t want to miss. All three of the Maltese Islands offer unique and unforgettable diving experiences. The clear blue Mediterranean sea and the abundance of caves, reefs, and wrecks make scuba diving here one of the most interesting and enjoyable experiences. The calmness and clarity of the sea makes for excellent visibility and unique photo opportunities.

Beginners, advanced and technical divers can all find dives to suit their abilities. There are several types of diving courses and activities offered by locally- licensed diving schools.  The depths of the dives vary, from the very shallow 12- metre dive at Għar Lapsi to the underwater tunnel at Lantern Point, which is well over 50 metres deep.

Diving in Gozo

One of Malta’s most popular dive sites is the Blue Hole, in Dwejra, on the west coast of Gozo. This dive starts in a very picturesque 10m wide inland sea pool, which leads into a large crevice and through to the open sea. Divers will swim through a tunnel with magnificient rock formations and will discover a vast array of marine life such as schools of bream, parrot fish, Morey Eel and octopus here. After swimming through a large vertical crack in the reef, divers can then go up to the coral garden or turn back and visit the cave at the far end of the Blue Hole. This dive is suitable for all levels of divers since there are several depths and routes to choose from.

The Inland Sea dive is a spectacular dive which can be done on the same day as the Blue Hole dive, as their location is very close. As divers move from a 60m wide scenic inlet, surrounded by high rocky cliffs and into the tunnel leading to the open the sea, they can marvel at the stunning effects created by the sunlight hitting the clean, sparkling water.  Upon exiting the tunnel, divers can choose from two lovely wall dives where they can see lots of marine life such as Cardinal Fish, Barracuda and Parrot Fish.

Diving in Malta

Diving in Malta is great for complete beginners or more advanced scuba divers. The Rożi tugboat is a wreck which is situated only 150m away from the shore in Cirkewwa. It is a 40m tugboat which was deliberately sunk in 1991. It is still intact, except for the engine and propellers that have been removed, and in an upright position at about 34m. Divers can dive into several doorways and explore different rooms, including the engine room and wheel house. The clear waters around the Rożi are filled with several different species of fish, including sea breams, cardinal fish, and rainbow wrasse.

The Qawra Reef is a lovely reef on the Northern Coast of Malta, which is ideal for both beginner and intermediate level divers. The caves there have wide entrances but go deep. Lots of marine life such as hermit crabs, spider crabs and Slipper Lobsters may be seen here. In the deeper parts, large boulders are home to barracudas, tuna and amberjack.

Beginners and new divers can experience a lovely dive at Għar Lapsi. The Għar Lapsi cave has several entrances and exits and its inside is flat and wide with lots of marine life. Divers, here, have a good chance of spotting nudibranchs and sea hares. It also provides wonderful underwater photography opportunities as the sun reflects onto the azure blue and green waters and through the entrance.

Diving in Comino

The Santa Maria caves are located on the North side of Comino, the smallest inhabited island of the Maltese archipelago. There are 10 caves which each have their own particular beauty. Some have large underwater tunnels while others offer fascinating views through their entrance. The caves are quite shallow and some are even half above water, making them ideal for snorkelers. They are very rich in marine life and octopus, crabs, spiny lobster and shrimps, amongst others, may often be spotted here. These pretty caves are suitable for all levels of divers and offer lots of amazing underwater photography opportunities.

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