This dive site, located in Xatt L'ahmar ('Red beach'), offers a fascinating underwater experience. The area is characterized by a shallow bay reaching depths of up to 12 meters before dropping dramatically to 20 meters, with the seabed sloping down further to 34-36 meters where a cave and a substantial overhang are found. Of particular interest to experienced divers is the wreck of the deliberately scuttled Malta-Gozo Ferryboat 'ix-Xlendi', now joined by two additional wrecks – the Cominoland and the Karwela – just beyond the bay. The area presents varied terrain, including steep slopes leading down to the deeper sections. The maximum depth explored is 30 meters. Shore access is easy, making it readily accessible.
Red Bay
Versatile shore dive with varied topography and three wrecks.
- Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Painted Comber
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Snowflake Moray
Nudibranch
Scorpionfish
Sea Bream
Octopus
Honeycomb Grouper
Things to Note
Difficulty:
all levels
Shallow bay for beginners, with deeper drop-offs and wrecks for experienced divers.
Hazards:
depthboat trafficoverhead environment
Current Strength:
Mild
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