Dive-site story
Carved into the limestone shoreline of western Gozo, this vertical sinkhole opens underwater through a natural archway directly into the Mediterranean Sea. Below the arch, the seafloor drops away over steep walls and massive tumbled boulders left behind by the collapsed Azure Window. Swells can produce noticeable surge in the opening, but clear conditions reveal dramatic light beams slicing down through the rocky shaft.
Descending through the cylindrical limestone pool and swimming out through the large underwater archway
Exploring the jumble of massive fallen monoliths at the nearby Azure Reef
Browsing the shallow plateau of Coral Gardens for hidden macro subjects on the return leg
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn offer the calmest sea conditions and warmer water temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common CuttlefishSepia officinalis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| DamselfishChromis chromis | Common |
Marine forecast
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