We might not yet have developed the ability to breathe underwater, but that doesn’t mean we can’t explore the vast beauty that our seas have to offer.
Thanks to the magic of scuba diving, people from around the world can get to enjoy the natural and man-made wonders lying at the bottom of Malta’s seas.
Having said that, here are the nine best scuba diving spots around the Maltese islands:
1. Dwejra, Gozo
Right of the bat, no diving spot in all of Malta is quite as stunning as Dwejra. From the uniquely but naturally constructed blue hole, to its inland sea and many underwater caves, Dwejra should be on every scuba diver’s bucket list.
2. Hondoq, Gozo
Jumping onto another Gozitan gem, Hondoq and its crystal-clear blue waters make for the ideal dive. The water in Hondoq is especially shallow which is perfect for beginner divers.
3. Um El Faroud, Wied Qrendi
The Um El Faroud shipwreck is perhaps the most infamous shipwreck here in Malta. The Libyan oil tanker exploded at the Grand Harbour in Valletta in 1995, killing nine people. After it was deemed unfixable, it was sunk in the seas of Wied Qrendi as an artificial reef for divers to enjoy.
4. HMS Maori, Valletta
This wreck found in Valletta is one of the many World War II wrecks found along the Maltese shores. HMS Maori was a 115 metre British destroyer that was sunk by Nazi air raids in February 1942, making it quite the perfect historical dive.
5. The Blenheim Bomber, Xrobb L’Ghagin.
This is another World War II dive, but unlike many wrecks in the Maltese waters, this one is a plane wreck, rather than a shipwreck. Three British pilots were on their way to Greece when they were attacked by the Italian air force and had to crash land in Maltese waters. All three pilots survived with minor injuries.
6. Arch and Madonna Statue, Cirkewwa
The Arch and Madonna statue in Cirkewwa is another popular diving attraction here in Malta, especially with those who take pleasure in observing the magnificent mollusc that is the octopus. This site also extremely sought after by those who enjoy a quiet night dive.
7. Ghar Lapsi caves
If you’re an avid photographer looking to shoot some breath-taking shots of Malta’s marine life, you’ll the colourful Ghar Lapsi caves are perfect.
8. Fortizza Reef, Sliema
Just 15 metres deep, the Fortizza Reef is the ideal site for beginner divers who want to continue exploring the rich flora and fauna of Maltese marine life.
9. Santa Maria Caves, Comino
Apart from being a phenomenal spot for exploring caves, this area is mostly known by scuba divers as the spot where marine lovers dive with fish food to experience hungry fish swarming all around them.
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