
Cirkewwa Arch
Gozo · Malta
A collapsed limestone cavern forms a natural arch at 12 m depth on the north tip of Malta, near the Gozo ferry terminal. The 6-metre swim through opens onto sandy seabed 8 m below the arch roof, with dusky grouper, Mediterranean moray, and octopus settled into the surrounding crevices. The reef wall beyond the arch extends to 25 m, scattered with scorpionfish, saddled bream, and occasional barracuda. Shore-accessible year round from a dedicated diver car park with handrail entry steps.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 25 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
25 to 35 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
13 to 27°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 14 |
| Vis (m) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Dusky Grouper
Last confirmed Nov 19, 2025 · 18 records
Very likely
Most dives
Common Octopus
Last confirmed Jun 16, 2026 · 15 records
Very likely
Most dives
Mediterranean Moray
Last confirmed Jun 20, 2026 · 31 records
Very likely
Most dives
Saddled Bream
Last confirmed Jun 16, 2026 · 10 records
Very likely
Most dives
Red Scorpionfish
Last confirmed Oct 8, 2025 · 7 records
Very likely
Most dives
Mediterranean Barracuda
Last confirmed May 3, 2026 · 3 records
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Gear