

Best for advanced divers, 20-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Tac Cawla Caves is a technical site located off Xlendi, Malta, featuring a combination of cave penetration and open reef topography. Divers explore depths between 20 and 35 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres. The site offers visibility ranging from 20 to 40 metres, assisting with navigation through the cave system. Conditions include mild currents and water temperatures between 15 and 23 degrees Celsius. Due to the risk of boat traffic, the use of a surface marker buoy is essential during all ascents. This site is suitable for advanced divers with cave certification. Access is by boat, and parking is available at the launch point.
36.07490, 14.19920
Boat entry means coordinating your surface interval well clear of the vessel lane, and deploying your SMB well before you reach the shallows. Parking is available at the entry point, so driving directly to the launch site is straightforward.
Accessible with boat.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
20-35m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, European Common Cuttlefish, Flying Gurnard, various wrasses, European Parrotfish, and several species of nudibranchs.
No, Tac Cawla Caves is intended for advanced divers who hold specific cave diving certifications.
The site ranges from 20 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres.
This is a boat dive; a vessel is required to reach the site.
No, this site is designed for scuba diving at depths of 20 to 35 metres.
Diving at Tac Cawla Caves in Marsalforn requires the following certifications: Advanced, Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Tac Cawla Caves in Marsalforn. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 23°C.
Tac Cawla Caves in Marsalforn typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tac Cawla Caves in Marsalforn typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.