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CIRKEWWA

Situated in the north of the island, this location has long been a favourite dive site among local divers, mainly for its impressive drop-off from eight to thirty metres. The area boasts a picturesque arch and a number of caves. The arch is a cavern which has a large hole in the top, creating a narrow bridge of rock under which divers can easily gain access.   Maximum depth - 36 metres

Photo Chris Wilcocks April 2005 - Cirkewwa

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Photo  Victor Fabri

CIRKEWWA ~ MARFA POINT – MADONNA STATUE

This dive is a shore dive, and starts off from a shallow lagoon. There is a reef which drops down to about 18 metres. Close to this is a small cavern with a statue of the Madonna.

This was placed there by the Amphibians Diving club. One can find a large number of fireworms covering the rocks, as well as large numbers of cardinal fish. The dive usually ends at the foot of a small arch in the reef wall.
Maximum depth - 25 metres.

CIRKEWWA ~ MARFA POINT – TUGBOAT ROZI

At the North of Malta there is Marfa Point. The tugboat Rozi lies at a maximum depth of 36 metres. The Rozi was a 40 metre Tug Boat deliberately sunk in 1991 as an underwater attraction for glass-bottomed boat tours. The Rozi sits upright on the sandy seabed, intact except for its engines and propeller. This is one of the most popular dive sites on the Maltese Islands. The tugboat is surrounded by  fish, including sea breams, scorpion fish, rainbow wrasses and cardinal fish.Maximum Depth 36 m

Photo Victor Fabri

AHRAX POINT

This is the north-eastern point of Malta. There are a number of caves at the surface,  these tunnels there are several tunnels. The entry is a narrow inlet with depths from three to ten metres. A ten minute snorkel gets to the point where two options present themselves - to the left a reef rich in marine life and an impressive drop-off and to the right, an underwater entrance to a large cave.  Through out the dive the divers are bound to sea loads of cardinal fish, corals and red sponges.
Maximum depth - 25 metres.

QAWRA POINT

This is the southern tip of St. Paul's Bay. The profile drops slowly at first and the monotony of posidonia meadows gives way to a steep slope to 40 metres. Different and strangely shaped sponges show off their magnificence by the light of a torch. A large C-shaped cave often inhabited by bream completes this long dive. The steep slope of the valley continues underwater. The bottom is strewn with rock which must have been carried there over the centuries. At the right of the mouth of the valley is a small cave. Maximum depth - 50 metres.

ANCHOR BAY

This is an ideal location when strong north-easterly winds prevent diving in many other areas. Entry to the water is from a pier. The bottom slopes gradually, reaching depths, of 28 metres. The seabed is covered with very large boulders, which provide some very interesting swim throughs and curious formations. These are ideal for octopus and groupers. Approximately 150 metres from the bay is a large cave. The floor is at 10 metres and divers can easily surface inside and admire the dome-shaped ceiling. This cave is rich in red algae. A little beyond the cave is a large window through the top of a prominent rock.  Throughout the dive, divers will definatley see; parrotfish as well as Medium sized grouper and an occasional Moray Eel. 

Maximum Depth – 28 metres.

	Throughout the dive, divers will definatley see; parrotfish as well as Medium sized grouper and an occasional Moray Eel.  Maximum Depth – 28 metres.
SOUTHERN MALTA

ZURRIEQ

Wied iz-Zurrieq is a valley on the south coast of Malta. The steep slope of the valley continues underwater. Entry is from a small quay. The bottom is strewn with rocks which must have been carried there over the centuries. At the right of the mouth of the valley is a small cave. The bottom falls to 30 metres plus. Maximum depth - 30 metres.

ZURRIEQ – UM EL FAROUD

The Um El Faroud was sunk in 1998 following a terrible explosion on board that killed nine Maltese dockyard workers.
For three years it lay in the harbour of Valletta, now with the memorial brass plaque above the front windows of the helm, it sits upright on the sandy seabed Southwest of Wied iz-Zurrieq. The Um El Faroud weighs 10,000 tons and is 115 metres long. The depth to the top of the bridge is 18 metres and 25 metres to the main deck.
Photo Keith Fenech	Divers might come across some squid and barracudas at the stern. The port side is usually teeming with large schools of sea breams, parrotfish and silversides. Sometimes one can come across the occasional amberjack and Tuna. Photo Keith Fenech
Photos Keith Fenech
Photos Keith Fenech
The wreck can be entered fairly easily, but due to its size, this should be restricted only to divers with advanced wreck diving training. Maximum depth - 36 metres                                                                                          TOP

GHAR LAPSI

In the Maltese language 'Ghar' means cave. Ghar Lapsi is a fishing hamlet on the southern coast. Access to the water is easy. Within a few strokes from the entry point is a shallow system of underwater caves lit up with beams of sunlight from the numerous exits. The Ghar Lapsi area is mostly in the 15 to 20 metres depth range and offers a large area of parallel reefs and depressions with most of the typical marine fauna of the Mediterranean.  Maximum depth - 20 metres.

VALLETTA/FLORIANA AREA

HMS MAORI – VALLETTA
The site is found below fort St Elmo, in front of a cafe which has its outside walls covered with a number of painted Destroyers, amongst which is the HMS Maori. HMS Maori was launched in 1937, and saw considerable action in the Mediterranean, the Norwegian campaign, Atlantic convoys and the North Sea. On February 12th 1942, it was moored at the entrance to Dockyard Creek, when it received a direct hit in her engine room. She was eventually set down in the back-water of St Elmo's Bay, on the sandy bottom at a depth of around 18 metres. Her guns were removed and the bows and stern are gone, however part of the raised bridge is still there. Divers can enter the remains quite easily, with exits through large holes in the starboard side. Although silted up, there are plenty of different types of fish and other creatures in and amongst the wreckage, which is covered with green weed and tube worms. Maximum depth - 15metres.

SLIEMA/ST.JULIANS AREA

THE CAROLITA BARGE or X 131

The Carolita Barge is reached from the Manoel Island in Marsamxett Harbour. To reach the wreck, divers should swim in a south-westerly direction at any depth between 10-15 metres. The seabed around the wreck is muddy and scattered with objects such as hospital beds, wheel chairs and other objects thrown into the sea during and after the war. The torpedo damage at the stern of the vessel is quite extensive. Throughout the dive, octopus, small groupers and thousands of damselfish are encountered. Maximum depth - 22 metres.                                                                                                            TOP

LANTERN POINT

This dive starts from a shallow rocky shelf at 6 metres, where the boat usually anchors. Above the entrance to a 'chimney', an almost vertical tunnel, drops down to 16 metres. The tunnel is wide enough for divers to manoeuvre without touching the sides with fireworms. Outside the tunnel and slightly to the right, divers can enjoy a maze of swim throughs, underneath the massive rock, where starfish can be seen. Behind the large rock, there are boulders, giving way to a gentle slope at about 50 metres. Nooks and crannies close to the seabed are home for large groupers and the occasional dentex. Maximum depth - 50 metres.

SANTA MARIA CAVES

This is an ideal second dive location for those who have made the boat trip to Comino and want an interesting shallow location. The caves are very pretty and for the underwater photographer the possibilities are endless. Octopus, moray eels, small groupers and loads of small fish make this a very relaxing dive. Maximum depth - 20 metes.

ALEX’S CAVE

SAN NIKLAW CAVES

This dive site is suitable for all divers. The main attractions of the site are the Caves and the Canyon, which looks like it was man-made. There are also some nice overhangs and a couple of smaller caves. Look out for Moray Eels, Octopus as well as shrimps in the caves.

CRYSTAL LAGOON

COMINOTTO REEF                                                                                                  TOP

COMINOTTO is a smaller island off the north-west corner of Comino. Northwest of Cominotto is an underwater reef. The average depth is of 18 metres and the maximum depth is 36 metres. During the dive one comes across massive boulders with interesting holes and caverns, where creatures such as burrowing anemones and peacock worms hide. There is also an abundance of tube worms, soft corals and red sponge, which add colour to these shaded areas. Maximum depth - 36 metres.

ANCHOR REEF

This is a great wall dive, which offers a number of routes to satisfy all level of divers. There are two nice swim throughs for the less experienced, and a large anchor at the deeper part of the site. Amberjacks, Sardines, Octopus and Bream are just some of the fish to be seen here. Sponges and soft corals can be found in the caves and swim throughs.

SANTA MARIA REEF

This is a large dive site with two main routes. The routes are chosen before the dive according to the group levels. This dive is suitable to all divers. There are a number of swim throughs and overhangs. Santa Maria Reef is well known for sponges, tubeworms and corals; the large swim through to the north side has a large colony on its roof. Amberjacks, Banded Sea Bream and the occasional Barracuda are just a few of the fish that frequent this site, as well as the odd Octopus.               TOP

DWEJRA - THE BLUE HOLE

This site is located in front of the Azure Window at the bottom of Dwejra Point. It is a shore dive, which is reached via a fairly difficult walk over rough coralline limestone.

Photo Marie Ellison

Photo Victor Fabri

Steps have been carved into the rocks leading down to the Blue Hole. This is a natural rock formation carved out over the centuries by wind and waves which goes down to a depth of 26 metres. The hole is about one metre above sea level and no more than 10 metres wide and 5 metres across. However, a few metres down, this gives way to unlimited access to the sea when divers exit through a huge archway. A large cave can be found at the bottom of the hole.  Throughout the dive, one can see various species of fish, starfish and bristle worms. This dive is perfect for photography.       TOP

Maximum depth - 50 metres Photo Victor Fabri

DWEJRA - INLAND SEA

This is the second dive which divers usually do after the Blue Hole.  The Inland Sea (Dwejra) is a semi-circular bay cut off from the sea by a high cliff with a narrow cave at the centre. Going in the water it is generally very shallow and covered with pebbles and small rocks.  It will be a good idea to snorkel to the cave, which is well visible from the surface, dive and keep to the bottom while swimming out of the creek. Through this tunnel you will find a breath-taking journey through a narrow dipping creek with a pebble bottom.  When you get to the clear blue open sea you will notice a lot of big boulders around and the sea bed drops down to around 50 metres. These waters are usually home to large fish, don’t just look at the bottom and underneath the rocks for grouper and big fish, but also look ahead of you in the open sea because fish here are usually abundant. The walls to the left and right are also attractive with plenty of colourful crevices and overhangs.                  TOP

Photos Victor Fabri

REQQA POINT

This is the northern most tip of Gozo. The beach road is rough, the entry is tricky with a strong swell, but it is a fantastic dive. The reef consists of a parapet at a depth of 30 metres and then a drop to 60 metres. However, there is an excellent vantage point at 15 metres. Here one is literally in a cloud of small fish feeding on the nutrient-rich waters. Large shoals of dentex have feeding frenzies, groupers are large and plentiful. Adding to this there are large caves.  Maximum Depth is 60 metres.

MGARR IX-XINI

Ta' Cenc cliffs do not offer an entry point, consequently one must get into the water from the Ta' Cenc Hotel's private beach. The cliff continues underwater to a depth of 30 metres where it gives way to large boulders. These provide ample hiding places for groupers. This dive site is very popular with photographers due to a variety of species of fish, from gurnard, stargazers and even seahorses.

XATT L-AHMAR

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