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Blue Hole

Gozo, Malta
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Famous Gozo shore dive with dramatic underwater geological formations.

Shore Access
20m Avg Depth
50m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is The Blue Hole, a remarkable underwater geological feature located on the Gozitan Cliff. Formed over thousands of years through erosion by wind and waves, this site offers an intriguing experience for divers. The maximum depth reachable during a dive is 50 meters. It's particularly popular due to its diverse marine life and the unique rock formation that contributes to its distinctive appearance, making it appealing to both marine photographers and enthusiasts interested in observing aquatic wildlife.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

shore divewall divecavernswim-throughwide anglemacro photographydeep dive

Marine Life

BarracudaScorpionfishMoray eelOctopusNudibranchJellyfishParrotfishSea bream

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Requires good buoyancy control due to depth and overhead environments. Entry/exit can be challenging in rough seas.

Hazards:
depthoverhead environmentboat trafficdifficult entry/exit
Current Strength:

Mild

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