Dive-site story
Located directly off the Sliema seafront near the historic coastal battery, Fortizza Reef offers an accessible shore entry along rocky limestone shelves. Divers navigate a network of gullies, rocky ledges, and small swim-throughs before reaching patches of seagrass and open sand. The site frequently serves as a location for tune-up dives and night dives due to its straightforward navigation and sheltered topography in prevailing westerly winds.
Series of natural limestone crevices and small overhangs to search for macro critters
Expansive Posidonia oceanica seagrass beds bordering sandy patches
Convenient entry and exit via shore-side rock platforms and carved steps
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn provides the calmest sea states and warmest water conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flying GurnardDactylopterus volitans | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Painted ComberSerranus scriba | Common | ||||||||||||
| European CuttlefishSepia officinalis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Ornate WrasseThalassoma pavo | Common |
Marine forecast
