Location
This can be located near Ahrax point
Access
You must dive down Ahrax Bay, turning right and driving up
the
hill then simply walk due east
Conditions
This location is very exposed and can be hard work to get
to
but definitely worth the effort. Divers must take great care in
the summer months as traffic is very high.
Average depth 27m
Maximum depth 36m
Average visibilty beyond 30m
This site due to difficult access is rarely dived. There are
also
loads of big boulders creating swimthroughs. Very larger pelagic
fish are found here, including amberjacks and eagle rays. Grouper
can be found in deeper waters where the boulders give way to
rubble and sand.
Location
This site can be found off the northwest point of Marfa Ridge
Access
The best way to reach this site is by boat
from the shore.
Conditions
You will find that the main cavern is fairly well sheltered. But if the wind travels from the southeast then there can be a surface surge.
Average depth 7m
Maximum depth 18m
Average visibility 30m
This dive delievers fabulous scenery and as a result this site is very popular
with photographers. Views are especially good from inside the caverns. From
where you will anchor the boat you need to take a short swim to the main cavern.
Then simply follow the tunnel to the small inland grotto , open to daylight.
This area is landlocked so this creates the sea to have a slightly higher
temperature. This results in the increase of coral growth with an abundance
of golden cup corals , false coral and many different types of tube worm and
starfish.
Location
This dive is located off the northern shore
of the Marfa Ridge
Access
To access this site simply follow the shore
to the right of the
slipway and over some large boulders.
Conditions
Due to being sheltered from the worst of the
weather it is a popular
dive for the locals. You will find many locals snorkeling and swimming.
Average depth 3m
Maximum depth 6m
Average visibility 12m
Once you are at the dive this one is considered rather easy. Large
possidonia banks result in dead grass debris. There are hundreds of
snakelocks anemones all over these rocks and if you look closely
you will see several species of goby as well as the spider crab found accompanying
the anemones. You will also find Hermit crabs and sea urchins even small starfish.
Location
Off the west side of the harbour wall at the Cirkewwa ferry terminal.
Access
You will need to enter either at the old steel jetty or from the wall entrance and a jump into the water.
Conditions
A current is expected here although it is sheltered from the southeast winds. It can though be choppy.
Average depth 15m
Maximum depth 36m
Average visibility 30m
There is an arch at this dive which is located along the edge of the
protective reef and is set back from the drop-off . This is basically a cavern
with a big hole in the top, creating a narrow bridge of rock under which divers
can easily gain access The arch is the highlight of the dive as the rest of
the reef is made up of a thick algae fuzz and possidonia beds
To get to this site simply swim directly out from Marfa point entry and down the corner of the wall.
Access
The easiest access point is the shore
Conditions
This site can be fairly busy and sheltered from the winds but can be choppy.
Average depth 12m
Maximum depth 18m
Average visibility 18m
In a small natural cavern you will find a
statue of the Madonna which was placed here by the Amphibians Diving Club.
You will find a large number of fireworms while they feast on small sea urchins
and jelly fish. You will find many attractive overhangs on the way to the
statue. These lead to a largish swimthrough which goes all the way through
the headland and can be negotiated by divers. The shallows are home to a few
octopuses.
