SCUBA DIVING IN MALTA
Scuba diving: Malta is one of the best destinations in the world thanks to the exceptionally favorable climate and an astonishing variety of diving sites.
In fact, divers come from all over to the Maltese islands to immerse themselves in their crystal clear waters.
The choice of points in which to dive from land or from the boat, at various depths, is very wide, and are suitable for divers with all levels of experience.
Anyone over the age of 10 can obtain certificates and licenses to dive: Malta is truly the ideal destination for a family holiday!
Diving from the shore
Do you want to discover the underwater beauty of Malta without leaving the shore?
It’s easy with the endless choice of places to dive from the shore!
You can choose from a wide variety of seascapes and shipwreck sites at depths ranging from 5 to 60 meters – it’s worth donning your fins to take a dip in Malta’s crystal-clear waters.
- Merkanti Reef – Maximum depth 12 metres
- Mġarr ix-Xini Dive Site – Maximum depth 16 metres
- HMS Maori – St. Elmo’s Bay, Valletta – An extraordinary WWII aircraft wreck
- Blue Hole & Azure Window – Dwejra – The seabed of the famous Blue Hole in Gozo
Diving from the boat
With such an abundance of underwater treasures to discover, the options for organizing underwater boat trips are truly extensive.
Whether exploring underwater caves teeming with life or investigating shipwrecks that tell stories of the past, you can choose to dive to any depth in a surprising variety of scenarios.
With such a range of possibilities, you can’t resist the temptation to dive in.
- St Marija Caves – Maximum depth 20 metres
- Ta’ Ċamma – Dive site with a variety of fish and caves to explore
- Crystal Lagoon – Crystal clear waters rich in marine life
Visits to the wrecks
Rich in an extraordinary range of treasures not only on land, but also underwater, Malta has seabeds dotted with wrecks of boats, planes and statues, precious witnesses of an intense past.
You can explore the fascinating wreck of the Maori destroyer or the 10,000 ton tanker Um El Faroud: the dives are all special!
Scuba diving: With all the fantastic boat and shore dives available, and with wrecks at all depths, Malta’s magnificent seabed has something for every type of diver.
(Source: visitmalta.com)
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