Dive-site story
Located at the northernmost point of Malta, Ċirkewwa ranks among the most visited shore-diving locations in the Mediterranean. A network of purpose-sunk patrol boats and tugs lies across an expansive seabed alongside natural drop-offs, swim-throughs, and a submerged statue of the Madonna. Divers enter via dedicated access steps and ramps near the ferry terminal, navigating across seagrass beds and open sand to reach distinct routes like the MV Rozi, the P29 minesweeper, or the natural archway.
The upright wreck of the MV Rozi tugboat surrounded by schooling fish
P29 patrol boat wreck complete with its intact radar mast and deck gun
The underwater archway and limestone caverns along the reef edge
The Madonna statue placed in a natural cliff recess
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and warm temperatures peak from late spring through autumn, though winter diving remains viable when winds blow from the south.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Moray EelMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flying GurnardDactylopterus volitans | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common CuttlefishSepia officinalis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Streaked GurnardChelidonichthys lastoviza | Rare |
Marine forecast
