Explore Cirkewwa

Cirkewwa is a harbour which is situated on the northernmost tip of the Northern Region of the Island of Malta, located in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the most visited region of Malta and there is a large array of dive sites from shallow, easy dive sites to deep wrecks and even a natural arch all within a few hundred metres of one another. The clear waters of the Mediterranean, the vast abundance of marine life to spot and easy diving conditions, this is an ideal location for divers to enjoy a combination of spectacular boat and shore dives.

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    Diving in Cirkewwa

    What makes this such a popular diving destination is the fact there are so many different types of dive sites along one stretch of coast and all so easily accessible. The dive sites vary from shallow sandy bottoms which are perfect for dive courses, two deep wrecks Tugboat Rozi and Patrol Boat P29, some exciting rock topography and formations including swim-throughs, tunnels, caves, two natural arches and a unique Madonna statue.

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    Willow Court, Blk A, Fl 10, St. Paul s Bay, Malta

    Dive Sites

    FRENCH TOUCH DIVING, SPB 1283 SAN PAWL IL-BAHAR
    P29 <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    P29 (★4.6)

    P29 was a former patrol boat for the Maritime Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta. She was intentionally scuttled in 2007 to serve as scuba diving attraction and artificial reef. Is 52m long, and sits upright at a depth of 34m with the highest part at only 12m depth from the surface.
    FRENCH TOUCH DIVING, SPB 1283 SAN PAWL IL-BAHAR
    Cirkewwa Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Cirkewwa Reef (★4.5)

    Is a shallow diving area in Cirkewwa. This dive site is ideal for beginners as there is a rocky plateau of only 6 meters deep, which is often used to practice skills. It’s also a good warm up to dive to the start a diving holiday in Malta.
    FRENCH TOUCH DIVING, SPB 1283 SAN PAWL IL-BAHAR
    Rozi <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

    Rozi (★4.6)

    Rozi was a tugboat that operated in Grand Harbour of Valletta. Was scuttled in 1992 as an underwater tourist attraction for submarine tours, and also became an artificial reef for scuba divers. It’s around 35m long and lies upright on a sandy bottom, with her mast starting at 20m and most of the wreck at 30-35m.
    Max Henrik P. (#3802868)
    Right Arch <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Right Arch (★4.5)

    Cirkewa Arch is a beautiful natural underwater archway. The Arch is actually a cavern where the roof has collapsed long ago, leaving the Arch as a result. The Arch is at 12m below the surface and 8m above the seabed. On the way to the Arch there are also some nice caves/tunnels.
    Max Henrik P. (#3802868)
    Madonna or Sugar Loaf <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Madonna or Sugar Loaf (★4.5)

    Halfway along the reef wall there is a statue of our lady, also known as Madonna, in a small cave at a depth of 18 metres. The Madonna statue was placed in this cavern by a local dive club Amphibians Diving Club in November 1987. For the 20th anniversary in 2007 the dive club added a commemorative plaque.
    Mares
    Amphoren (E3), Cirkewwa, Malta <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Amphoren (E3), Cirkewwa, Malta (★4.5)

    Is a reef dive site in Cirkewwa. Paradise Bay reef offers a great variety of underwater scenery for divers - lots of interesting rock formations, large boulder fields, sandy bottoms and sea grass along with drop-offs of various heights, swim-throughs and a natural rock arch known as Left Arch or White.
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    Left Arch <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Left Arch (★4.4)

    The left arch is a smaller arch then the Cirkewwa arch, it sits at about 11 meters, and goes almost to surface level.the dive to the arch is a wall dive with a few swim troughs along the way.

    The best Months to Dive in Cirkewwa

    Malta definitely has four seasons, but luckily the summer is much longer than winter meaning more months of warm waters. From May to October, the water temperatures are above 20°C, with 27°C being the maximum in August and 13°C in January being the minimum. The air temperatures range between 10°C in winter and 30°C in the summer. The visibility here is fantastic, ranging between 20 and 40 metres!

    Top Wildlife Sightings in Cirkewwa

    The Mediterranean Sea is known to have clear waters and a high abundance of marine life and here in Cirkewwa the waters are a perfect representation of that. There are a wide variety of fish species including Tuna, Barracuda, Groupers, Wrasse, Seabream and Damselfish. Some other species which can be spotted here include Moray Eels, Conger Eels, Stingrays, Flying Gurnards, Rockfish, Starfish, Lobsters and on the luckiest days, the graceful Eagle Rays.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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    Total number of species approx.: 200

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    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel
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    Total number of species approx.: 300

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    Octopus

    Octopus
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    260
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    15

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    Total number of species approx.: 27

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    Barracuda

    Barracuda
    254 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 600

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    Wrasse

    Wrasse
    98 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 250

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    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets
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    Total number of species approx.: 250

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    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish
    897 Sightings
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    191
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    Total number of species approx.: 100

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    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish
    768 Sightings
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    202
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    Total number of species approx.: 350

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    Damselfish

    Damselfish
    658 Sightings
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    29
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    181
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    106
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    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Jackfish

    Jackfish
    559 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 3000

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    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch
    271 Sightings
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    19
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    Total number of species approx.: 60

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    Soldierfish

    Soldierfish
    214 Sightings
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    38
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    Total number of species approx.: 90

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    Goatfish

    Goatfish
    205 Sightings
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    28
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    Total number of species approx.: 80

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    Stingrays

    Stingrays
    133 Sightings
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    Total number of species approx.: 80

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    Mullet

    Mullet
    133 Sightings
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    30
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    Total number of species approx.: 120

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    Cuttlefish

    Cuttlefish
    104 Sightings
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    34
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    52
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    Total number of species approx.: 150

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    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts
    93 Sightings
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    12
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    49
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    Total number of species approx.: 15

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    Tuna

    Tuna
    63 Sightings
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    10
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    11
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    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish
    56 Sightings
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    15
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    0
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    21
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    10
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    10
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