

Best for beginner divers, 3-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Santa Maria Caves near Xlendi, Malta, offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a combination of caves, caverns, and reef structures. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges from 3 to 18 metres in depth with an average of 10 metres. Divers access the site by boat, experiencing mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 50 metres. The site is an overhead environment, requiring appropriate caution. Typical dives last approximately 45 minutes. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 16C in the cooler months to 26C in September.
36.01810, 14.34050
The site is often combined with the P31 wreck for a full day of diving in Comino.
Accessible by boat from Santa Maria Bay or the Blue Lagoon.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-18m
Visibility
10-50m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Oct
Yes, the site is classified as suitable for beginner divers.
The site depth ranges from 3 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Access to Santa Maria Caves is by boat only.
The best months to visit are May and October.
Divers should be mindful of boat traffic in the area and the nature of the overhead environment within the caves.
Diving at Santa Maria Caves in Marsalforn requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Santa Maria Caves in Marsalforn. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 26°C.
The best months to visit Santa Maria Caves in Marsalforn are May and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Santa Maria Caves in Marsalforn typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Santa Maria Caves in Marsalforn typically ranges from 10 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.