Location

Again to access this dive you must swim out from Marfa Point
entry and go to the left

Access

Access should be from the shore

Conditions

This dive can be very busy but again a well sheltered site.

Average depth 6m
Maximum depth 18m
Average visibilty 18m

This site has been threatened for many years by the nearby port expansion. The site is very easy in diving terms and should be considered before maybe the option is taken away from you in a few years if expansion goes ahead. There are two valleys between rocky reefs. This area is very good for beginners and is used for a majority of training.

Location

Again you must head for Marfa point but this time the south
western point and the headland in front of the south jetty.

Access

Simply swim from the shore.

Conditions

A sheltered site but surges can be common upon entry so
divers are encouraged to exit at the Marfa point entry.

Average depth 6m
Maximum depth 18m
Average visibility 18m

In this area on the approach to the dive you will have to overcome the sharp fossilized rock south of the car park. Also the rocky shoreline next to the harbour wall is rough but conditions are greatly improved once in the water.

Location

North of Qammieh Point

Access

Behind the Red Tower and park on the edge of the cliffs with steps and foothpath for over 500m. Entry is from the lagoon slipway.

Conditions

Can be rough in windy conditions but generally sheltered.

Average depth 6 to 40m
Maximum depth 45m
Average visibility 30m

At this site there are numerous tunnels and swimthroughs. Here you will find golden zoanoids and various sponges while the Posidonia meadows are filled with small wrasse. You will also find many arches and caves which make this dive a highly recommended site.

Location

At the western end of Marfa off the southwestern point of Qammieh Point

Access

This site should be visited by boat

Conditions

This site can generate choppy strong currents so caution should be taken. Although generally the conditions are good.

Average depth 30m
Maximum depth beyond 70m
Average visibility 30m

This is a very recommended site with the reef that juts out southwest from Qammieh point to a couple of small islands just offshore. Similar in feel to Reqqa Point on Gozo this reef drops near vertically to the seabed 50m below and then slopes off to cery deep water. You will find an ancient cave that clearly shows signs of stalectites, now completely submerged on the southern wall. Often there have been sitings of predatory fish such as barracuda, dentex, amberjack and even Creaville jacks.

Location

This site can be located at the new pier in Anchor bay opposite
the Popeye Village.

Access

Again access from the shore is recommended.

Conditions

The visibility can be very poor. However , the clarity improves near
the entrance to the cave.

Average depth 6m
Maximum depth 12m
Average visibility 12m

The dive apart from the cave is rather boring but the cave alone
makes this dive worthwhile. On the right hand you will find a pitted
wall with thousands of small holes where fireworms, shrimps and sea urchins live. You can get into the cave and explore. There are large numbers of brittle starfish and cave shrimps, and in the spring the nudibranch is also found here.