Dive-site story
Situated directly beneath the film set of Popeye Village on Malta's northwest coast, Anchor Bay provides sheltered diving across a rocky seabed dotted with large boulders, sandy channels, and posidonia meadows. Divers can enter from a concrete jetty and follow the reef wall along the northern cliffline into a large dome-ceilinged cavern, often referred to as Scorpion Cave, where surfacing reveals an air pocket and light beams refracting through the entrance.
Exploration of Scorpion Cave, a spacious underwater cavern featuring an air pocket under a domed ceiling
Large rocky boulders and crevices offering macro photo opportunities
Sheltered entry point making it a reliable training and relaxed shore dive location
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and consistent calm seas predominate through late spring, summer, and autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean ParrotfishSparisoma cretense | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black ScorpionfishScorpaena porcus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted ComberSerranus scriba | Common |
Marine forecast
