Malta's Best Diving Spots – Wrecks, Reefs, and Spectacular Underwater Landscapes
Malta is one of Europe's best diving destinations. Crystal-clear water, short distances, world-famous wrecks, and impressive rock formations make the island a paradise for divers of all experience levels.
Whether you are a beginner, advanced or experienced wreck diver, Malta offers the right dive site for every level.
Cirkewwa Marine Park - Malta's Best Dive Site right on our Doorstep
Cirkewwa Marine Park is considered one of Malta's most diverse and popular dive sites. For our guests at Dive Vision Malta, this spot is in absolute pole position:
👉 only about a 5-minute drive from our dive center
This means less logistics, more time in the water, and maximum flexibility when planning your dives.
What makes Cirkewwa so special:
- At least 5 different dive routes, making it suitable for all diving levels
- Excellent visibility with a combination of reefs, rock formations, and wrecks
- Often “almost alone” underwater in the afternoon
- Ideal for night dives
- Rich fauna and flora:
- Nature reserve with Poseidonia seagrass
- Refuge for breeding fish
- Octopuses, slipper lobsters, grouper, and schools of bream
- Perfect for photographers and nature lovers - Excellent infrastructure on site: toilets, kiosks, and cozy spots for surface breaks
More info about the area: Cirkewwa Marine Park
Highlights in the Cirkewwa Marine Park
Cirkewwa Arch
A spectacular natural rock arch and one of Malta's most famous dive sites.
Perfect for open water divers, photographers, and relaxed dives.
Sugar Loaf & Madonna
Varied topography with striking rock formations and the famous Madonna statue.
A calm, atmospheric dive with lots of character.
Paradise Reef
A beautiful reef with crevices, small caves, and rich marine life – ideal for long, relaxed dives.
Wreck P29 “Boltenhagen”
One of Malta's most famous wrecks. The former patrol boat was deliberately sunk and is now a living artificial reef.
Wreck MV Rozi
Right next to the P29 lies the MV Rozi, an excellently preserved tugboat.
An absolute classic, often surrounded by large schools of fish.
Um El Faroud – Wreck Highlight for Experienced Divers (Special Trip)
The Um El Faroud is one of the most impressive wrecks in the Mediterranean.
The 110-meter-long oil tanker offers enormous dimensions, exciting structures, and an intense wreck experience.
🔒 Requirements:
- Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) or Deep Specialty
- Experience in deep diving recommended
Special fauna & photo opportunities:
- Schools of barracuda
- Cuttlefish and other cephalopods
- Diverse fish populations around the wreck
👉 We offer the Um El Faroud as a special trip – perfectly organized for experienced divers!
Gozo - Special Trip 1: Blue Hole & Inland Sea
One of our special trips to Gozo takes you to the legendary Blue Hole and Inland Sea.
Blue Hole
Impressive with steep walls and open passages.
Spectacular light effects and varied topography make this site a must-dive for experienced divers.
Inland Sea
A natural lagoon with tunnel access to the open sea – a highlight for photographers and adventure seekers.
Gozo - Special Trip 2: MV Karwela & other wrecks/reefs in the south
The second Gozo trip is for experienced divers and offers legendary wrecks and reefs in the south of the island.
MV Karwela
The wreck of the MV Karwela is legendary:
- The staircase in the wreck, which you can dive through, is a particularly popular photo opportunity for underwater photographers.
- Challenging wreck dive
🔒 Prerequisite: Deep Specialty Training or equivalent experience in deep diving.
Other wrecks and reefs in southern Gozo
- Spectacular topography, caves, and steep walls
- Diverse marine life for photography and observation
- Perfect complement to the MV Karwela wreck
Conclusion - Diving in Malta with Dive Vision Malta
Whether it's Cirkewwa Marine Park right in front of our dive center, spectacular wrecks such as Um El Faroud, or special trips to Gozo (Blue Hole & MV Karwela) – Malta offers an extraordinary variety of underwater experiences.
Thanks to our prime location, short travel times, and individually planned dives, you can experience Malta's underwater world in a relaxed, safe, and intense way.
👉 Dive with Dive Vision Malta – and discover Malta's best dive sites.
