Dive-site story
Located off the northernmost tip of Malta at Ċirkewwa, this site centers on a spectacular natural rock formation created by the collapse of a limestone cavern ceiling. Divers typically enter from the shore along Susie's Pool or the quay, following the wall northward past boulder fields before the dramatic archway opens out into open water. The seafloor beneath drops toward a sand plain, while the surrounding reef offers crevices, small caves, and overhangs encrusted with sponges and bryozoans.
Monumental natural limestone arch rising clear of the rocky seabed
Expansive visibility along sheer underwater drop-offs
Nearby statue of the Madonna tucked into a cliff cleft accessible along the route
Ledges harboring Mediterranean morays and hidden scorpionfish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn provide the warmest water and most stable surface conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| European BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flying GurnardDactylopterus volitans | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
