Wied Iz-zurrieq (Blue Grotto)

4.0 (1 review)

All levels

Versatile Maltese site with a wreck, caves, and walls.

Shore Access
20m Avg Depth
36m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in Wied iz-Zurrieq, a small village on Malta's southern coast, just off the town of Zurrieq. It’s a popular destination for both tourists exploring the Blue Grotto and divers interested in the Um El Faroud wreck. The area offers diverse diving experiences, including walls, reefs, caves, and a unique diving helmet statue. The maximum depth is 36 meters, with depths ranging from 5+ meters to over 30 meters. Shore access is easy, making it ideal for divers of all levels, particularly beginners. West Reef & Caves features drop-offs, ledges, gullies, boulders, and two caves: Bell Tower Cave (maximum depth 27 meters) and Mouse Hole Cave (25 meters). A diving helmet statue sits on the sandy bottom about 28 meters deep, serving as a navigational landmark to Um El Faroud. East Reef is a wall dive exceeding 30 meters. The valley area itself provides excellent conditions for night dives and training sessions, with abundant marine life. Several entry/exit points are available along the quay, offering flexibility for divers. Be aware of busy boat traffic and anglers on shore.

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

wreckwall divecavernswim-throughbeginner friendlyshore divewide angle

Marine Life

OctopusMoray eelGrouperParrotfishBreamNudibranchsFirewormBarracuda

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Easy shore access for beginners, with a deep wreck and caves offering challenges for advanced divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficdepthentanglement
Current Strength:

Variable

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