Diving at dive sites in Malta: Malta, Gozo and Comino are three small islands right into the Mediterranean Sea known for some of the best diving in Europe.

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Diving near Gozo at dive site Xlendi Cave or the Tunnel

Name divesite: Xlendi Bay, Xlendi Cave
Depth: 2-12m (6-39ft)
Visibility: 5-30m (16-98ft)
Accessibility: Shore, Boat
Time to visit: All year around with warmest water in summer (apr-aug)
Specifications: This dive site is also perfect for snorkeling.This is a cave dive, specialty not always required.

Some spectacular pieces of coral in a beautiful blue oceanThe entrance to Xlendi Cave is easily found from shore. The tunnel entrance which goes well into the headland is located just below a large area of green grass. It is only 2 meter deep at the Xlendi Bay side and about 6 meters on the other side. Because of this shallow depth it is also popular at night. The cave has many starfish, sponges, goatfish damsel and cardinal fish. There are schools of young barracuda that shelter inside the cave in wintertime. This is a nice cave dive which is perfect for starting cave divers.


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    Xlendi Bay, Isle of Gozo

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