Dive sites in Malta
Browse by region, city or dive type to find suitable locations for your experience level.
Regions
All dive sites
Comino Caves
Mgarr (Gozo) · Comino · Malta
A network of sea caves and tunnels on the tiny island of Comino between Malta and Gozo, where Mediterranean light creates extraordinary blue illumination effects in caverns accessible to recreational divers.
Blue Hole (Gozo)
Dwejra · Gozo · Malta
Natural limestone arch and chimney formation. Shore-entry cave dive with spectacular light effects.
Blue Hole (Gozo)
Dwejra, Gozo · Gozo · Malta
A natural vertical chimney in the limestone coast of Gozo that drops to a stunning underwater arch at 15 metres before opening to a dramatic wall plunging into the deep blue.
Inland Sea & Dwejra
San Lawrenz, Gozo · Gozo · Malta
A mystical inland lagoon connected to the open sea by a dramatic 80-metre tunnel through the cliff, leading to spectacular wall dives and cave systems.
HMS Maori Wreck
Valletta · Malta · Malta
WWII destroyer sunk in 1942 during the Siege of Malta. Shallow wreck with easy shore access.
Cirkewwa Arch
Mellieha · Northern Malta · Malta
Malta's most popular shore dive combines a dramatic natural arch, coral-encrusted reef, and the nearby MV Rozi tugboat wreck in crystalline Mediterranean water accessible to all certification levels.
Dive centers in Malta
Dive Systems Malta
Sliema · Malta · Malta
PADI center in Sliema offering wreck and reef diving across Malta, Gozo, and Comino with technical diving support.
Maltaqua
St Julian's · Malta · Malta
PADI 5-Star IDC center in St Julian's, Malta's oldest dive school offering courses and guided dives since 1966.
Atlantis Diving Gozo
Marsalforn · Gozo · Malta
Gozo-based PADI center with access to the island's world-class dive sites including the Inland Sea, Blue Hole, and cathedral caves.
Scuba Kings Gozo PADI Diving Centre
Gozo · Gozo · Malta
Gozo Diving & Gozo Technical Diving
Gozo XWK 2320 · Gozo · Malta
Gozo Dive - St Andrew's
Xlendi · Gozo · Malta
Bubbles Dive Centre
Triq il-Menqa · Gozo · Malta
Ritual Dive Gozo Malta
4 Triq il-Gostra · Gozo · Malta
Calypso Diving Centre
Iż-Żebbuġ MFN 1013 · Gozo · Malta
Gozo Aqua Sports Dive Centre
Gozo · Gozo · Malta
Blue waters dive cove diving centre
Qala · Gozo · Malta
Islands Tec Dive
Qbajjar Road · Gozo · Malta
Blue Hole Diving Gozo Ltd.
corner Triq il Lapsi · Gozo · Malta
Dive Gozo
Munxar · Gozo · Malta
Bliss Dive
Żebbuġ MFN 1142 · Gozo · Malta
Deep Med - Freediving Malta & Gozo
Ix-Xagħra · Gozo · Malta
Extra Divers Gozo
House · Gozo · Malta
Gozo Freedivers
In-Nadur NDR 1609 · Gozo · Malta
Dwejra Divers
Fungus rock street Gozo · Gozo · Malta
Diving in Malta
Dive sites in Malta include cave, reef, wreck locations across Comino, Gozo, Malta, Northern Malta. Each location includes depth, conditions and environment type to help you plan safely.
Use the region and city navigation above to narrow your search, or explore individual site pages for detailed conditions, entry type, skill requirements and nearby alternatives.
FAQ
Do I need cave diving certification to dive the Comino Caves?
The main cavern sections at Comino, including the Santa Maria Caves, are classified as cavern dives where natural light is always visible and most areas have direct access to open water above or beside you. These are suitable for Advanced Open Water divers with good buoyancy skills. However, some tunnel sections extend beyond cavern limits into overhead environments requiring cave or technical diving qualifications. Dive operators clearly distinguish between open cavern routes suitable for recreational divers and restricted passages requiring specialized training. Always dive with a local guide who knows the systems.
What creates the blue light effect in the caves?
The stunning blue illumination inside Comino's caves results from sunlight entering through submerged openings and being filtered by the water column. As light passes through clear seawater, red wavelengths are absorbed first, leaving only blue light to penetrate deeper. When this blue-filtered light enters a dark cave chamber through an underwater entrance, it creates an intense cobalt blue glow that illuminates the cavern interior. The effect is strongest on sunny mornings between 9 and 11 am when sunlight angles are optimal. Cloud cover significantly reduces the intensity.
How does Comino compare to the Blue Hole on Gozo for cave diving?
Comino and Gozo's Blue Hole offer complementary but different experiences. The Blue Hole is a single dramatic vertical formation with a chimney descent leading to an arch at 15 metres opening to the wall. Comino's caves are a horizontal network of multiple interconnected chambers and tunnels spread across several hundred metres of coastline. Comino offers more variety and extensive exploration potential, while the Blue Hole provides a single iconic photo spot. Many divers combine both during a Malta-Gozo diving trip, typically spending three to four days to cover the best sites on both islands.
What certification is needed for the Blue Hole Gozo?
Open Water certification is sufficient for the main Blue Hole dive to 15–20 meters. The chimney passage and deeper wall sections require Advanced Open Water. The site has no current and offers easy shore entry.
When is the best time to dive the Blue Hole Gozo?
April to November offers the best conditions with water temperatures of 18–26 °C and excellent visibility (20–40 meters). Summer months (June–September) are warmest at 23–26 °C. The site is diveable year-round, but winter brings cooler water (15–17 °C).