Northern Malta dive sites

Cirkewwa Arch is accessed from a paved entry point at the Cirkewwa ferry terminal car park at Malta's northwestern tip. The entry involves a short walk across flat rock to concrete steps leading into the water. This is one of the easiest shore entries in Malta, with handrails and a sandy bottom at the base of the steps. From the entry, a surface or shallow swim of about 50 metres brings you to the arch. The ferry terminal provides car parking, toilets, and a cafe, making it exceptionally convenient for multiple dives.

Yes, experienced divers commonly combine the arch with the MV Rozi tugboat wreck in a single dive. The Rozi sits at 36 metres depth approximately 100 metres from the arch, requiring Advanced Open Water certification. The typical profile involves descending to the wreck first at maximum depth, then ascending to the arch for the shallower portion and safety stop. Due to the depth of the wreck, air consumption management is important. Less experienced divers can enjoy the arch and surrounding reef exclusively, which provides excellent diving between 5 and 15 metres.

Malta's exceptional underwater visibility results from the island's limestone geology and lack of major rivers or runoff. The porous limestone filters rainwater before it reaches the sea, and the absence of significant sediment sources means the surrounding Mediterranean water remains remarkably clear. Visibility at Cirkewwa regularly exceeds 30 metres and can reach 40 metres or more during summer and autumn. The prevailing northwest exposure can reduce visibility after storms, but conditions typically recover within 24 to 48 hours.