Dive-site story
Xlendi Bay is a sheltered inlet on Gozo's southwestern coast that serves as a primary site for training dives, night excursions, and relaxed exploration. The dive path navigates along vertical cliff walls bordering sandy seafloor, leading to a shallow natural tunnel that punches entirely through the headland into open water. Natural light filters down through fissures in the tunnel ceiling, creating dramatic shafts of illumination against the encrusted walls.
Xlendi Cave tunnel passage cutting directly through the western cliff headland
Gentle topography combining shallow sand patches with vertical cliff faces
Night diving opportunities where nocturnal hunters emerge across the sandy bottom
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and consistent calm seas run from late spring through autumn, with high tourist boat traffic during peak summer.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flying GurnardDactylopterus volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate WrasseThalassoma pavo | Common | ||||||||||||
| CuttlefishSepia officinalis | Common |
Marine forecast
