Wied il-Għasri
Site Overview
Wied il-Għasri is a narrow inlet on Gozo’s north coast with a small beach and a dramatic underwater canyon of walls and crevices. Macro life abounds, with octopus, nudibranchs and pipefish among the rocks, and the unique topography makes it a favourite for all levels. Its sheltered setting and easy access suit training, photography and relaxed fun dives. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Malta’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers.
Dive Briefing
"Enter from the small beach and descend into the canyon, controlling buoyancy along the walls. Search the crevices for octopus and nudibranchs, then ascend with a safety stop, mindful of boat traffic in the inlet. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point."
Signature Marine Life
Common Octopus
Octopus vulgaris
Best: Year-round
Nudibranch
Chromodorididae
Best: Year-round
Mediterranean Moray
Muraena helena
Best: Year-round
Two-banded Sea Bream
Diplodus vulgaris
Best: Year-round
Pipefish
Syngnathus typhle
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Narrow inlet entry
- Occasional mild current
- Boat traffic in the channel
- Limited visibility after rain
- Sea urchins on rocks
- Depth to 35 m
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Perfect for open-water divers and macro photographers who want a unique canyon close to Marsalforn. It is also a good training and night-dive site. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance. It suits confident Mediterranean divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich marine life over tropical abundance.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Dive Gozo
- St. Andrew’s Divers Cove
Photography Info
Best for: macro, wide_angle