Explore Valletta
Valletta is the capital city of Malta, located in the South Eastern Region of the island. The city itself was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1980 and so attracts visitors for multiple reasons, including diving. There are numerous dive centres in the region which will take divers out to see the best dive spots from shore or by stepping onto a boat, or to give them dive courses. The highlight of this region is definitely the many impressive shipwrecks which lie on the sea bed. They come in all shapes and sizes and at different depths so all divers can enjoy a wreck diving experience, all surrounded by calm, crystal clear waters.
Dive Activity
Diving in Valleta
The large majority of the dive sites are reached from shore with a few exceptions for which a short boat ride is necessary. The main type of dive sites are wrecks, with multiple being scattered along the coast here. Their depths range between 16 metres and 115 metres, so quite literally divers of all levels have wrecks to go and explore for a thrilling dive.
Top Wildlife Sightings in Valleta
The Mediterranean waters are known to have a high abundance of marine life, and the waters in Valletta have exactly that. With a mix of coral reefs and the many shipwrecks which naturally become artificial reefs, there are a lot of species attracted to this such as Octopus. Conger Eels, Scorpion Fish, Hermit Crabs, the colourful Nudibranchs, Fireworms, Flat Fish, Star Fish, Moray Eels, Cuttlefish and on the best days Stingrays and Seahorses. Some of the many fish species which can be spotted here include Groupers, schools of Damselfish, Sea Bream, Salema Fish, Cardinal Fish and so many more.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 300
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Total number of species: 200
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Moray Eel
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Total number of species: 80
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Stingrays
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Total number of species: 120
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Flounder
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Total number of species: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species: 250
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Scorpionfish
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Total number of species: 125
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Gurnards
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Total number of species: 3000
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Nudibranch
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Total number of species: 120
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Cuttlefish
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Total number of species: 40
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Triggerfish
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Total number of species: 350
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Damselfish
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The best Months to Dive in Valleta
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!
