Dive Sites in Malta -  Experience the best dive locations in Malta & Gozo with our trusted Padi 5 star centre

 

With excellent visibility and beautiful underwater scenery, whether you want to scuba dive in shallow 12 m waters or dive down to depths of 40 m and more Malta has the luxury to offer dives which are suitable for all ranges of ability and interests.

Excellent Wreck dives can be found scattered along the Island as well as some jaw dropping Cave dives which combined with clear crystal waters will provide you with some extremely unique diving experiences.

 

With dive sites in Malta so close to each other, you will be able to explore a variety of underwater worlds. Here at Scuba-Snorkeling-Adventures.Com we have listed some of the best dive sites in Malta and Gozo.

 

Cirkewwa

One of the most popular dive sites in Malta which caters for all levels of experience is Cirkewwa.

Situated in the north of the island right by the Gozo ferry, At Cirkewwa you will encounter several beautiful sites all having their unique charm. For this reason Cirkewwa is one of the most popular dive sites in Malta  

With extremely clear blue waters, Cirkewwa boasts a number of caves and a picturesque arch which is a must for all divers visiting the area. When starting your dive here you will experience an impressive drop off from 8 to 30 meters where you can then head to the ocean tug boat ROZI, which is sunk at 35m. Near this wreck you can also find another wreck the P29 minesweeper patrol boat. 

See more on the Cirkewwa wrecks below:

 

Tugboat Rozi

One of the favorite wreck dive sites in Malta is a 30 meter tug boat named Rozi which was deliberately sunk in 1991 as an underwater attraction for glass-bottomed boat tours. When scuba diving Malta be sure to visit this wreck.

Surrounded by an array of marine life and fully in tact the Rozi lies in a depth range between 25 and 35meters. Upper deck lies at 25meters and rudder is at a depth of 36 meters.

 

Patrol Boat P29

This 50 metre long Patrol boat is a wreck which was scuttled as an attraction for divers on 14th August 2007. Originally a German Minesweeper before seeing service as a Patrol Boat for the Maltese Navy, the patrol boat P29 lies at a Max depth of 37 meters.

 

Blue Hole

A shore dive in Gozo that’s sure to put a smile on any divers face. Entry point being just right under the Azure window is already spectacular in itself. As you enter the crystal clear waters in the blue hole its self you can start your descent. At around 5 meters you will see the opening that leads out into the open sea. I have given this a 5 star rating, its by far the best of the best as dives go!

 

Coral Cave

On the opposite side of the Blue Hole you will find Coral Cave. Safe and open this is the ultimate in blue water cave diving. Average depth is 25 meters for this dive.

 

Inland Sea

A shore dive in Gozo. After a short surface swim to the entrance of the cave you descend to a depth of 5 meters, this quickly increase to about 18 meters as you start your swim through the cave. The average depth for this dive is 28 meters but if you are a beginner you may choose to do the dive at any shallower depth whilst still getting the full effect of the cave.  

 

Ghar Lapsi

Other great dive sites in Malta are situated on the south of Malta in a fishing hamlet called Ghar Lapsi. With easy access to the water, Ghar Lapsi offers 2 very different dives.  One is a reef dive at a depth of 15 meters and the other is a cave dive boasting loads of different tunnels to explore.  

 

UM El Faroud

One of the best dive sites in Malta is a wreck called Um El Faroud which sits upright on the sandy seabed Southwest of Wied iz-Zurrieq.

This wreck was an oil tanker that was scuttled following an explosion in the dry docks when maintenance work was being carried out on it. It lies at a maximum depth of 36 meters. Weighing 10,000 tons and 115 metres long, this wreck is so big that you can only see a portion of it in one dive. The depth to the top of the bridge is 18 metres and 25 metres to the main deck. The wreck can be entered fairly easily, but due to its size, this should be restricted only to divers with advanced wreck diving training.

 

Zurrieq Blue Grotto

This dive site in Malta is made up of beautiful topography and the area is occupied by numerous fish, some of them being painted combers, damselfish, scorpion fish, sting rays and others. .

  

Zurrieq’s Bell Tower Cave

Located at the south of the island at a very pretty fishing village Wied iz-Zurrieq.  At the right of the mouth valley is a small cave which is at a depth of 28 meters. With 3 different exit points, this is a safe cave dive for the experienced diver.

 

Carolita Barge

WW2 wreck done as a shore dive on Manoel Island with very easy access. The depth varies from 3 to 21 meters as the wreck is lying on a sloping bottom. The wreck is in a very sheltered location and is a great site to dive on when everywhere else on the island is rough. Throughout the dive, expect to encounter the occasional octopus and small groupers which habitat this area.

 

HMS Moari

Located in Marsamxett Harbour  below fort St Elmo, is a WW2 wreck which is lying in 16 meters of water. This is a perfect dive to teach you about some of Malta’s history.

Well sheltered and easy to dive, divers can enter the remains quite easily, with exits through large holes in the starboard side.  The life on the wreck is abundant. When in season you may be lucky enough to encounter a fair amount of sting rays and sea horses.  

  

L'Ahrax Beach                       

Located at the north east of the island L’Ahrax cave is the dive for cave lovers. The entry to this cave is a narrow inlet with depths ranging from three to 10 metres. 

A 10 minute snorkel gets you to the point to the point where to the left you may find a reef rich in marine life including an impressive drop-off whilst to the right you will find an underwater entrance to a large cave. 

Throughout the dive expect to find plenty of cardinalfish, bright corals and red sponges.      

  

Anchor Bay

Another great dive site in Malta is located at Popeye’s Village This is an ideal site when strong north-easterly winds prevent diving in many other areas. The seabed is covered with some extremely large boulders, which provide some very interesting swim throughs and curious formations. 

The cave at Anchor bay makes for a good start to your holiday diving. A max depth of 14 meters and a 20 minute swim gives you time to refresh your skills underwater. Here divers can easily surface inside and admire the dome-shaped ceiling.

Throughout this dive you may experience seeing parrotfish as well as medium sized groupers, and occasionally Moray eels.  

 

2 Tugs Marsascala

Located on the south of the island in the village of Marsascala the 2 Tugs lie on a sand base bottom at a max depth of 21 meters. On one dive it is normal to visit both wrecks as they lie only 50 meters apart.