

Best for beginner divers, 8-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Arrecife in Xlendi offers a shore-entry dive featuring a combination of reef and cave topography. Suitable for beginners, the site reaches depths between 8 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Visibility varies significantly from 5 to 30 metres. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen with little warning, requiring surface checks before entry. The site is accessible year-round and is suitable for night diving. Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station. Species recorded around this area include common octopus, Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, wrasses, scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs such as the Cratena slug.
35.98849, 14.32809
Plan a two-profile dive: Rozi at 34m for 14 minutes, then ascend to the arch and reef for the remainder of the cylinder.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
8-25m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
16-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include common octopus, Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, wrasses, scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs like the Cratena slug.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should be aware of potential currents and overhead environments within the cave.
The site ranges from 8 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Arrecife is a shore-entry dive site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shore entry allows for snorkelling, provided you remain aware of surf and shore break conditions.
Hazards include surf and shore break during entry, sea urchins, overhead environments in the caves, and currents that can strengthen with little warning.
Diving at Arrecife, Cirkewwa (Norte) in Mellieħa requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Arrecife, Cirkewwa (Norte) in Mellieħa. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 26°C.
Arrecife, Cirkewwa (Norte) in Mellieħa typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Arrecife, Cirkewwa (Norte) in Mellieħa typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.