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.

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.

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!

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