Dive sites

Amphoras

Amphoras

Depth
10–30m
Level
easy-intermediate
Distance
Cirkewwa approximately 10–15 minutes by road from Bezz Diving

Relaxing reef; sea bream and groupers. Good progression dive. Scenic reef dive with large rock formations, gullies, swim-throughs and replica Phoenician amphorae. The route can also include Left Arch / Ben’s Arch, with good opportunities to spot octopus, moray eels, groupers, bream and other Mediterranean marine life..

Anchor Bay (Popeye's Village)

Anchor Bay (Popeye's Village)

Depth
3-12m
Level
easy
Distance
Anchor Bay, Mellieħa, approximately 10 minutes by road from Bezz Diving.

Sheltered shore dive beneath Popeye Village with rocky reef, large boulders, swim-throughs, seagrass, a large 3m anchor at around 8m and the impressive Scorpion Cave.

Billinghurst Cave

Billinghurst Cave

Depth
24-35m
Level
advanced
Distance
North coast of Gozo, near Reqqa Point and Żebbuġ. Reached from Bezz Diving via the Gozo ferry, then by road across Gozo.

One of Gozo’s largest and most dramatic cave dives, with a long overhead passage, very limited natural light, a sandy and shingle bottom, large boulders and a huge inner chamber with an enclosed air pocket. The blue-water view looking back towards the entrance is particularly impressive.

Blue Hole

Blue Hole

Depth
6-30
Level
advanced
Distance
Dwejra, Gozo. Reached from Bezz Diving via the Gozo ferry and road transfer to Dwejra.

Among Europe's premier dives; arch and two caves with dramatic light. One of Gozo’s most famous dive sites, featuring a natural limestone Blue Hole, a large underwater arch opening to the sea, dramatic vertical walls, caves and impressive rock formations. Excellent visibility and strong photographic opportunities.

Cathedral Cave (Blue Dome)

Cathedral Cave (Blue Dome)

Depth
5-30m
Level
advanced
Distance
Għasri Valley, Gozo. Reached from Bezz Diving via the Gozo ferry, then by road to Wied il-Għasri.

A spectacular large domed sea cave with a huge air pocket, dramatic blue light effects and excellent acoustics. The cavern is entered through a shallow underwater opening and opens into a massive chamber where divers can surface inside.

Inland Sea

Inland Sea

Depth
0-40m
Level
intermediate
Distance
Dwejra, Gozo

80m underwater tunnel to a wall dive near the collapsed Azure Window.

Lantern Point (Ras l-Irqieqa)

Lantern Point (Ras l-Irqieqa)

Depth
6-40m
Level
easy-intermediate
Distance
Comino, boat access only. Typically reached by boat from the northern Malta/Ċirkewwa area.

Dramatic wall and reef dive with a shallow plateau, large boulders, caverns and the well-known vertical chimney/tunnel. The chimney starts near 6m and exits into a cave around 16m, with the outer wall continuing down much deeper. "The Chimney" tunnel; groupers and lobsters.

Madonna & The Arch, Ċirkewwa

Madonna & The Arch, Ċirkewwa

Depth
6-25m
Level
easy-intermediate
Distance
Cirkewwa, approximately 10–15 minutes by road from Bezz Diving.

A varied reef dive combining two of Ċirkewwa’s best-known features: the Madonna statue in a small cavern at around 18m and the large natural Ċirkewwa Arch. The route includes reef walls, swim-throughs, caves and rocky formations with good Mediterranean marine life. Beginner-friendly swim-throughs, caves and tunnels; statue and arch.

Middle Finger (Ras il-Ħobż)

Middle Finger (Ras il-Ħobż)

Depth
12-40m
Level
easy-intermediate
Distance
Ras il-Ħobż, Gozo. Reached from Bezz Diving via the Gozo ferry, then by road towards Għajnsielem and the south coast.

A dramatic underwater pinnacle rising from very deep water to around 8–10m below the surface. The site offers walls, steep drop-offs, rocky crevices and excellent marine life including amberjacks, dentex, moray eels, octopus, lobsters and barracuda. Sheltered pinnacle; lobsters, octopus and moray eels.

MV Cominoland Wreck

MV Cominoland Wreck

Depth
32-40m
Level
advanced
Distance
Xatt l-Aħmar, Gozo. Reached from Bezz Diving via the Gozo ferry, then by road to the south-east coast of Gozo.

Upright 39–40m former tourist ferry with two main decks to explore. Scuttled in 2006 as an artificial reef, with good opportunities to see rays, gurnards, giant tun shells and other marine life around the sandy bottom.

MV Karwela Wreck

MV Karwela Wreck

Depth
30–42m
Level
advanced
Distance
Xatt l-Aħmar, Gozo. Reached from Bezz Diving via the Gozo ferry, then by road to Xatt l-Aħmar on Gozo’s south-east coast.

One of Gozo’s most popular wreck dives. The 58m former passenger ferry sits upright and has three decks to explore. Its distinctive central staircase is one of the best-known underwater photo features in Malta and Gozo. 50m scuttled ship with multiple safe penetration points. Deep speciality.

P-29 Wreck

P-29 Wreck

Depth
12-35m
Level
advanced
Distance
Cirkewwa, approximately 10–15 minutes by road from Bezz Diving.

A 52m former patrol boat sitting upright on sand, with the superstructure, deck areas and distinctive gun mounting providing excellent wreck scenery. The wreck has numerous openings, plenty of marine life and is one of Malta’s most popular wreck dives.

P31 Wreck

P31 Wreck

Depth
7-20m
Level
easy-intermediate
Distance
Comino, boat access only. Normally reached by boat from northern Malta / Ċirkewwa.

A 52m former patrol boat sitting almost upright on white sand off Comino. The shallow depth, open structure and good natural light make it an excellent wreck for less experienced divers, training dives and underwater photography.

Reqqa Point

Depth
6-40m
Level
intermediate-advanced
Distance
North coast of Gozo, near Żebbuġ and the Xwejni salt pans. Reached from Bezz Diving via the Gozo ferry, then by road across Gozo.

One of Gozo’s most dramatic wall dives, with steep drop-offs, fissures, caves, chimneys, large boulders and excellent visibility. The site is particularly known for abundant marine life including groupers, octopus, scorpionfish, dentex and barracuda.

Rozi Wreck

Rozi Wreck

Depth
20-35m
Level
intermediate-advanced
Distance
Ċirkewwa, approximately 10–15 minutes by road from Bezz Diving

Historic tugboat wreck lying upright on a sandy seabed at around 34m. Scuttled in 1992 as an artificial reef, the Rozi is largely intact and is now covered in marine life. Excellent visibility, impressive views of the wheelhouse, deck and mast, and one of Malta’s best-known wreck dives.t, superb visibility.

Santa Marija Caves

Santa Marija Caves

Depth
7-30m
Level
easy-intermediate
Distance
Comino, boat access only. Usually reached by boat from northern Malta / Ċirkewwa.

A maze of shallow caves, tunnels and interconnected swim-throughs with excellent light effects, colourful walls and plenty of marine life. One of Comino’s standout dives, with the route also taking in a pinnacle at around 18m.

Sugar Loaf & Anchor

Sugar Loaf & Anchor

Depth
10-33m
Level
intermediate
Distance
Cirkewwa, approximately 10–15 minutes by road from Bezz Diving.

A varied Ċirkewwa reef dive combining the large Sugar Loaf rock formation with the deeper historic anchor. The route includes reef, boulders, sandy areas and plenty of Mediterranean marine life, with the anchor itself often covered in marine growth. Popular night dive.

Um El Faroud Wreck

Um El Faroud Wreck

Depth
15-36m
Level
advanced
Distance
Wied iż-Żurrieq, on Malta’s south coast, approximately 45–55 minutes by road from Bezz Diving depending on traffic.

One of Malta’s most impressive wreck dives. The Um El Faroud is a 110m former Libyan oil tanker sitting upright on sand, with huge deck areas, superstructure, propeller and numerous openings to explore. The wreck broke into two sections during a severe storm in 2005–2006, creating an additional dramatic feature.

Wied iz-Zurrieq

Wied iz-Zurrieq

Depth
3-36m
Level
easy-intermediate
Distance
Wied iż-Żurrieq on Malta’s south coast, approximately 45–55 minutes by road from Bezz Diving depending on traffic.

A very varied shore-diving area with a sheltered valley, East Reef, West Reef & Caves, steep walls, drop-offs, gullies, caverns, a diving helmet statue and access to the Um El Faroud wreck. It is also a popular location for night diving.

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