Dive-site story
The MV Xlendi is a former Gozo Channel ferry intentionally scuttled off Ix-Xatt l-Aħmar to create an artificial reef. During sinking, the vessel inverted unexpectedly and now rests upside down along a sloping seabed. Divers explore the immense overturned hull and external running gear, though internal penetration is avoided due to severe structural collapse and heavy silt accumulation.
Massive inverted hull presenting twin propellers and running gear facing the open water
Opportunity to combine the exterior circuit with nearby reef formations off Ix-Xatt l-Aħmar
Deep-water Mediterranean fish life aggregating around the artificial structure
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn provide the warmest water temperatures and calmest sea conditions for shore entries.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| ScorpionfishScorpaena scrofa | Common |
Marine forecast
