

Best for beginner divers, 2-12m, boat entry, mild current.
Blue Lagoon in Xlendi, Malta, offers a shallow reef and cave environment suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 2 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Visibility is high, typically between 20 and 35 metres. Access is exclusively by boat, and divers should remain vigilant regarding boat traffic and the presence of jellyfish. Water temperatures fluctuate between 16 and 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Full facilities, including equipment rental, air fills, and changing rooms, are available nearby to support your dive.
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All entry is by boat, and the site is diveable year-round, but summer brings considerably more vessel activity around the lagoon, so stay close to your guide and maintain good buoyancy to avoid drifting into traffic lanes. Full facilities including air fills, showers, and changing rooms are available, so you can pack light for the day.
Access is by boat from Cirkewwa or Sliema. There is no practical shore dive from the island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 12m
Visibility
20-35m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a shallow reef and cave environment with depths between 2 and 12 metres.
Access to Blue Lagoon is by boat only; boat charters are available to reach the site.
The site ranges from 2 to 12 metres deep, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Divers should watch for boat traffic and jellyfish. Maintain good buoyancy and stay close to your guide to avoid drifting into traffic lanes.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef structure is accessible for snorkelling, provided you remain aware of boat traffic.
Diving at Blue Lagoon in Mellieħa requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Blue Lagoon in Mellieħa. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Blue Lagoon in Mellieħa. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Blue Lagoon in Mellieħa are April, May, June, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Blue Lagoon in Mellieħa typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Blue Lagoon in Mellieħa typically ranges from 20 metres to 35 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.