

Best for beginner divers, 8-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Alexander's Caves in Xlendi, Malta, offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a combination of reef, cavern, and cave topography. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges in depth from 8 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Access is exclusively by boat. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 20 and 40 metres. Marine life observed at the site includes common species such as wrasses, castagnole, mauve stinger, and bream. Less frequently encountered species include the Cratena slug, Turkish wrasse, fried egg jellyfish, Mediterranean violet aeolid, European parrotfish, two-banded seabream, tompot blenny, cleaver wrasse, white seabream, and painted comber. Be aware of the overhead environment and sharp coral.
36.01330, 14.32370
Bring a torch to see marine life in the dark corners of the cave.
Accessible only via boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-20m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, castagnole, mauve stinger, and bream. Other species recorded at the site include the Cratena slug, Turkish wrasse, fried egg jellyfish, Mediterranean violet aeolid, European parrotfish, two-banded seabream, tompot blenny, cleaver wrasse, white seabream, and painted comber.
Yes, Alexander's Caves is suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 8 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
No, this site requires boat access.
While the site is primarily a dive location featuring caves and caverns, the depth and conditions may allow for snorkelling, though boat access is required.
Diving at Alexander's Caves in Mellieha requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Alexander's Caves in Mellieha. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 26°C.
Alexander's Caves in Mellieha typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Alexander's Caves in Mellieha typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.