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Underwater at Cirkewwa Arch
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Cirkewwa Arch

Gozo · Malta

A collapsed limestone cavern forms a natural arch at 12 m depth on the north tip of Malta, near the Gozo ferry terminal. The 6-metre swim through opens onto sandy seabed 8 m below the arch roof, with dusky grouper, Mediterranean moray, and octopus settled into the surrounding crevices. The reef wall beyond the arch extends to 25 m, scattered with scorpionfish, saddled bream, and occasional barracuda. Shore-accessible year round from a dedicated diver car park with handrail entry steps.

Conditions

Depth

5 to 25 m

Open water and up

Current

Usually gentle

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

25 to 35 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

13 to 27°C

3mm wetsuit

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Gear

  • Basic kit

    • Mask and fins
    • BCD and regulator
    • 7mm wetsuit or drysuit · cold water
    • Dive computer