Scuba Diving Regions in Malta
From world-class walls to muck diving havens, discover the unique character of each regional cluster.
Regional Diversity
Diving in Malta is excellent year-round. The main season runs from May to October, with July and August being the warmest and busiest months. June and September offer a perfect balance of great weather, warm sea (22°C-25°C), and fewer crowds. Winter diving (December to March) is popular for those with drysuits, as the water temperature rarely drops below 15°C and the sites are remarkably quiet.
Planning Tips
Many regions are seasonally dependent. For Malta, the best diving conditions are usually spread across different months depending on the archipelago or coast.
Comino is the tiny, car-free island between Malta and Gozo, famous for the turquoise Blue Lagoon and superb wall diving. The lagoon is a snorkelling and beginne...
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The east coast of Gozo faces Comino and Malta across the channel, with the beautiful bay of Hondoq ir-Rummien and the steep walls of Qala Point. Hondoq is a cry...
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Gozo’s north coast is a showcase of limestone arches, cathedral caves and drop-offs. Xwejni Bay’s Double Arch is one of the island’s signature dives, while Reqq...
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Gozo’s south coast centres on the pretty bay of Xlendi and the fjord-like inlet of Mgarr ix-Xini. Both are sheltered, calm and excellent for training, night div...
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Dwejra on Gozo’s west coast is one of the Mediterranean’s most iconic dive areas, home to the Blue Hole, the Inland Sea tunnel and the dramatic remains of the c...
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The north coast around Cirkewwa, Marfa and Mellieħa is the gateway to Gozo and Comino and one of Malta’s most popular diving areas. Cirkewwa Reef is famous for...
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The east coast around Sliema, St. Julian’s and the Grand Harbour of Valletta is the most accessible diving zone on Malta, packed with historic WWII wrecks and a...
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The wild south coast of Malta is the kingdom of big wrecks and dramatic limestone. Wied iz-Zurrieq is home to the legendary Um El Faroud oil tanker and the Blue...
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Malta’s undeveloped west coast is a stretch of golden sand, sheer cliffs and remote bays. Golden Bay and Gnejna offer calm, shallow water ideal for training and...
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