{"id":23208,"date":"2021-05-28T02:23:32","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T02:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.visitmalta.com\/a\/shore-dives\/"},"modified":"2021-05-28T02:23:32","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T02:23:32","slug":"shore-dives","status":"publish","type":"a","link":"https:\/\/www.visitmalta.com\/en\/a\/shore-dives\/","title":{"rendered":"Shore Dives"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shore Dives<\/h2>\n
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The islands invite you to discover their natural harbours, bays, sheltered creeks, cliffs, reefs and wrecks<\/strong>. The waters here are some of the most limpid and clear in the world. Visibility is excellent down to around 30 metres. So Malta is a dream destination for underwater photography. Marine life<\/strong><\/a> flourishes in a vibrant display of colours.<\/p>\n

Images featured in this section are derived from: SCUBA DIVING MALTA GOZO<\/strong> COMINO – A Complete Diving Guide to the Maltese Islands<\/strong> by Peter G. Lemon. All rights reserved. Copyright material used by permission from the author.<\/p>\n

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\"Anchor <\/div>\n
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Anchor Bay<\/a><\/h3>\n

limits of Mellie\u0127a, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

This is an ideal location when strong north-easterly winds prevent diving in many other areas. Entry to the water is from a pier. <\/p>\n

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\"Blenheim <\/div>\n
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Blenheim Bomber<\/a><\/h3>\n

Delimara, limits of Marsaxlokk, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

The Bleinheim was a light World War II bomber in the English air force, now lying in the waters of Xorb il-G\u0127a\u0121in. <\/p>\n

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\"Carolita <\/div>\n
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Carolita Barge<\/a><\/h3>\n

Marsamxett Valletta, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

The Carolita Barge is reached from the Manoel Island in Marsamxett Harbour. <\/p>\n

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\"\u010airkewwa\" <\/div>\n
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\u010airkewwa<\/a><\/h3>\n

near \u010airkewwa, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

Situated in the north of the island, this location has long been a favourite among local divers, mainly for its impressive drop-off from eight to 30 metres. <\/p>\n

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\"Crocodile <\/div>\n
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Crocodile Rock\u00a0& Coral Cave<\/a><\/h3>\n

Dwejra, limits of San Lawrenz, Gozo <\/small> <\/p>\n

The crocodile-shaped rock is just offshore between Dwejra Point and Fungus rock. It can be reached both by boat or from the rocky shore. <\/p>\n

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\"Delimara <\/div>\n
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Delimara Point<\/a><\/h3>\n

limits of Marsaxlokk, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

At the tip of the Delimara Peninsula, past Marsaxlokk, is a small square rock which indicates the diving area. <\/p>\n

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\"Double <\/div>\n
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Double Arch Reef<\/a><\/h3>\n

Xwieni Bay, near Marsalforn, Gozo <\/small> <\/p>\n

This dive site is found a short distance to the east of Xwieni Bay, on the north coast of Gozo. It requires a 200 metre swim in a northerly direction, where a drop-off is reached. <\/p>\n

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\"Dragonara <\/div>\n
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Dragonara Cave<\/a><\/h3>\n

A\u0127rax Point, limits of Mellie\u0127a, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

This is the north-eastern point of Malta. There are a number of caves at the surface, inside of which there are several tunnels. <\/p>\n

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\"G\u0127ar <\/div>\n
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G\u0127ar Lapsi<\/a><\/h3>\n

limits of Qrendi, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

In the Maltese language ‘g\u0127ar’ means cave. G\u0127ar Lapsi is a fishing hamlet on the southern coast. <\/p>\n

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\"G\u0127asri <\/div>\n
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G\u0127asri Valley<\/a><\/h3>\n

near G\u0127asri, Gozo <\/small> <\/p>\n

This dive site is located between Reqqa Point and Forna Point, on the North coast of Gozo. G\u0127asri Valley is a spectacular deep cut which widens as it reaches the sea. This dive site is also known as the Blue Dome or Cathedral Cave. This dive is ideal for all levels of divers. <\/p>\n

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\"HMS <\/div>\n
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HMS Maori<\/a><\/h3>\n

Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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\"Il-Kantra\" <\/div>\n
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Il-Kantra<\/a><\/h3>\n

M\u0121arr ix-Xini, limits of Xewkija, Gozo <\/small> <\/p>\n

This site is located inside the western entrance to an inlet called M\u0121arr ix-Xini. At the western side of the inlet a number of rare fish can be seen… <\/p>\n

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\"Marfa <\/div>\n
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Marfa Point<\/a><\/h3>\n

Marfa \u010airkewwa, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

This dive is a shore dive, and starts off from a shallow lagoon. There is a reef which drops down to about 18 metres. <\/p>\n

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\"Merkanti <\/div>\n
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Merkanti Reef<\/a><\/h3>\n

near St. Julian\u2019s, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

This reef lies off St. Julian’s Bay. A boat dive is recommended although stronger swimmers can easily reach it from land. The many nooks and crannies house a variety of fish… <\/p>\n

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\"M\u0121arr <\/div>\n
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M\u0121arr ix-Xini<\/a><\/h3>\n

limits of Xewkija, Gozo <\/small> <\/p>\n

The caverns at 10m and 16m in this bay can be reached from both M\u0121arr ix-Xini and Ta’ \u010aen\u010b. <\/p>\n

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\"MV <\/div>\n
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MV Odile<\/a><\/h3>\n

Kalkara Reef, Kalkara, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

The MV Odile (also known as the Margit) was an old steam-freighter that sank in course of a bombing attack on April 4, 1942 at Kalkara reef, off Grand Harbour. <\/p>\n

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\"Qawra <\/div>\n
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Qawra Point<\/a><\/h3>\n

Qawra, St. Paul\u2019s Bay, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

This is the southern tip of St. Paul’s Bay. A large Roman anchor was recovered from the sea in this area. The profile drops slowly at first… <\/p>\n

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\"Reqqa <\/div>\n
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Reqqa Point<\/a><\/h3>\n

limits of G\u0127asri, Gozo <\/small> <\/p>\n

This is the northernmost tip of Gozo. The beach road is rough, the entry is tricky with a strong swell, but it is a fantastic dive. <\/p>\n

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\"St. <\/div>\n
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St. Paul’s Islands<\/a><\/h3>\n

near St. Paul\u2019s Bay, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

These islands are at the western entrance to St. Paul’s Bay and the only way of reaching the islands is by boat. There are various dive sites at St. Paul’s Islands, including the location where St. Paul was supposed to… <\/p>\n

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\"The <\/div>\n
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The Blue Hole\u00a0& The Chimney<\/a><\/h3>\n

Dwejra, limits of San Lawrenz, Gozo <\/small> <\/p>\n

Reportedly one of Jacques Cousteau’s favourite dives…This site is located at the bottom of Dwejra Point. It is a shore dive, which is reached via a fairly difficult walk over rough coralline limestone, however steps… <\/p>\n

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The Tugboat Rozi<\/a><\/h3>\n

near \u010airkewwa, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

At the North of Malta there is Marfa Point. Here there is an old metal jetty, and approximitely 135 metres out from here lies the tugboat Rozi. <\/p>\n

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\"Um <\/div>\n
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Um El Faroud<\/a><\/h3>\n

Wied i\u017c-\u017burrieq, near \u017burrieq, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

The Um El Faroud was sunk in 1998 following a terrible explosion on board… <\/p>\n

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\"Wied <\/div>\n
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Wied i\u017c-\u017burrieq<\/a><\/h3>\n

near Qrendi, Malta <\/small> <\/p>\n

Wied i\u017c-\u017burrieq is a valley on the south coast of Malta. The steep slope of the valley continues underwater. <\/p>\n

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\"Xlendi <\/div>\n
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Xlendi Cave<\/a><\/h3>\n

near Xlendi, Gozo <\/small> <\/p>\n

Xlendi Cave is found in Xlendi Bay. It is best to swim across the bay either on the surface on underwater. The maximum depth of this dive is… <\/p>\n

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\"Xlendi <\/div>\n
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Xlendi Reef<\/a><\/h3>\n

near Xlendi, Gozo <\/small> <\/p>\n

Xlendi Reef is located in the middle of Xlendi Bay. Part of the reef forms a pinnacle, which reaches up to within a metre of the surface. <\/p>\n

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