

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, shore entry.
Cathedral Cave, also known as Ghar ir-Rih or The Blue Dome, is a distinctive cave and reef site located in Xlendi, Malta. Divers can surface inside the cave, which features a ceiling approximately 15 metres above the water level and sunlight that creates notable lighting effects. The site encompasses a reef and wall environment with depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres, averaging 10 metres. Access is via the shore, and the site is suited for intermediate divers. Conditions include visibility between 10 and 30 metres and water temperatures ranging from 16C to 24C. Hazards include potential low visibility, the overhead environment, sea urchins, and surf.
36.08143, 14.23015
The cave mouth faces west, so there is more light and a brighter blue colour in the afternoon compared to the morning.
Accessed from shore via Wied il-Għasri valley steps or a ladder at Għar il-Qamħ. Boat access is also available.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
16-24°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The site is rated for intermediate divers due to the overhead environment and cave topography.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Cathedral Cave is accessed via the shore.
Divers should be aware of the overhead environment, potential low visibility, sea urchins, and surf.
Diving at Cathedral Cave in Għasri requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cathedral Cave in Għasri. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Cathedral Cave in Għasri are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Cathedral Cave in Għasri typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.