

Best for beginner divers, 6-13m, shore entry, mild current.
Hondoq Bay offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a mix of reef, cave, and seagrass habitats. This shore-entry site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 6 to 13 metres and an average depth of 8 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, though divers should remain aware of boat traffic and the overhead environment within the cave sections. Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, European Common Cuttlefish, Scorpionfish, Wrasses, Turkish Wrasse, European Parrotfish, Cratena Slug, Mediterranean Violet Aeolid, Fried Egg Jellyfish, Rock Cod, Splendid Elysia, and Conger Eel. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, and a cafe.
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A water pipeline runs out through the middle of the bay heading towards Comino.
Accessible with: Shore
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-13m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
16-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
May, Oct
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, European Common Cuttlefish, Scorpionfish, Wrasses, Turkish Wrasse, European Parrotfish, Cratena Slug, Mediterranean Violet Aeolid, Fried Egg Jellyfish, Rock Cod, Splendid Elysia, and Conger Eel.
Yes, Hondoq Bay is suitable for beginners with an average depth of 8 metres.
The site has a depth range of 6 to 13 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Hondoq Bay is a shore-entry dive site.
The best months to dive at Hondoq Bay are May and October.
Diving at Hondoq Bay in Marsalforn requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Hondoq Bay in Marsalforn. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 26°C.
Hondoq Bay in Marsalforn typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Hondoq Bay in Marsalforn typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.