One of the dive sites we run here in Malta — here's the story behind it, the depth and access, and what it takes to dive it properly.
A sheltered, steep-sided inlet on Gozo's south coast — you may recognise it from the film By the Sea. The bay shelves gently down a reef of boulders and seagrass, and it's a brilliant spot for the slow, eyes-down kind of diving: seahorses, octopus, cuttlefish, scorpionfish and plenty of critters for photographers. Calm, easy and shallow, it's ideal for training, a relaxed second dive, or a night dive.
Good news: this site is well within reach of recreational and advanced recreational divers — no technical certification needed to enjoy it. Come and dive it with me, and when you’re ready to push deeper into Malta’s technical sites, here’s where to head next:
Already certified and just want to dive it? Come and explore it with me on open circuit or CCR — one relaxed dive a day, no rushing, as long in the water as you like.
Want to dive Mgarr ix-Xini? Tell me your certification level and your dates, and I'll plan it with you. No pressure, no hard sell — just a good dive.