

Best for advanced divers, 5-50m, boat entry, moderate current.
Dimitri Point in Xlendi, Malta, offers a diverse underwater topography featuring a reef, wall, cave, and drop-off. This advanced dive site requires boat access and is subject to moderate currents and potential surf. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 50 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres. The site is characterised by significant thermoclines, where temperatures drop from 20-28°C at the surface to approximately 14-15°C below 40 metres. Due to the presence of overhead environments and strong currents, this site is suited for experienced divers. Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, European Common Cuttlefish, various wrasses, and several nudibranch species.
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A zigzag through the boulders at 18 metres on the inner side of the reef is a must for a spectacular swim-through.
Access is by boat, a 15 minute ride on the Divemania boat from Xlendi.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-50m
Visibility
20-50m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-20°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, European Common Cuttlefish, wrasses, European Parrotfish, and various nudibranchs such as the Cratena Slug and Splendid Elysia.
No, Dimitri Point is classified as an advanced dive site due to the presence of overhead environments, strong currents, and significant depth variations.
The site ranges from 5 to 50 metres in depth, with an average depth of 6 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
Given the advanced nature of the site, the depth, and the requirement for boat access, it is primarily intended for scuba diving rather than snorkelling.
Diving at Dimitri Point in Għarb requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Dimitri Point in Għarb. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 20°C.
Expect moderate currents at Dimitri Point in Għarb. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Dimitri Point in Għarb typically ranges from 20 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.