El Arco, Cirkewwa (Norte)

Cirkewwa, Malta Cirkewwa Marine Park

4.0 (1 review)

Beginner/Intermediate

Famous Maltese shore dive with a stunning natural arch.

Shore Access
14m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as The Arch, is located in Cirkewwa and offers an enjoyable experience for certified open water divers. The dive begins with a thrilling descent into crystal-clear waters, leading to stunning underwater formations. Divers navigate through tunnels and passages until reaching the impressive arch itself. Once there, they traverse this natural wonder and ascend back to the surface. A captivating feature of this dive is the creation of microbubbles – as divers’ bubbles get trapped against the ceiling and then emerge as tiny, shimmering spheres, adding a surreal and magical effect to the underwater vista. The presence of diverse fish further enhances the experience, transporting visitors to a truly fascinating world beneath the waves.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

shore divecavernswim-throughwide anglebeginner friendlyrock formation

Marine Life

damselfishbreamparrotfishoctopusmoray eelgroupersbarracuda

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner/Intermediate

Accessible depth and clear navigation, but requires good buoyancy for tunnels and the arch.

Hazards:
boat trafficoverhead environment
Current Strength:

Mild

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