Inland Sea – Dwejra, Gozo
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🌊 Inland Sea – Dwejra, Gozo
The gateway to the blue abyss of Gozo
🔹 Description
Tucked into the rugged cliffs of Dwejra, the Inland Sea is one of Gozo’s most iconic dive sites. This tranquil lagoon, connected to the open sea by a narrow tunnel carved through the rock, offers an unforgettable diving experience. As divers pass through the tunnel, they are suddenly embraced by the deep blue of the open ocean, where dramatic drop-offs and rocky landscapes create an awe-inspiring underwater scene.
🌊 Type of Dive
Shore dive, entry from the pebbled beach of the Inland Sea.
Tunnel leads directly into the open sea.
Also accessible by boat from nearby dive centers.
Ideal for deep diving, cavern diving, and underwater photography.
🤿 Required Experience Level
Recommended for Advanced Open Water divers and above.
The tunnel is long and dark, requiring good buoyancy control and confidence in overhead environments.
Freediving is possible inside the lagoon or near the tunnel entrance for experienced freedivers.
📏 Depth
5 to 30+ meters
The tunnel is around 80 meters long and opens at approximately 18 meters depth into the open sea.
The outer reef descends well beyond recreational limits.
⚠️ Difficulty Level
Medium to high.
Requires comfort with long swim-throughs, limited light conditions, and potential current at the tunnel’s exit.
Good navigation skills and controlled buoyancy are essential.
🐠 Marine Life
Outside the tunnel, divers often encounter barracuda, groupers, amberjacks, and sometimes eagle rays.
Along the rocky reef walls: nudibranchs, moray eels, scorpionfish, and lobsters.
Colorful sponges and gorgonians decorate the deeper walls.
🌦️ Environmental Conditions & Safety
Visibility: Excellent, often up to 30 meters.
Water temperature: 16–25°C depending on the season.
Slight to moderate currents may be present beyond the tunnel.
Use a torch inside the tunnel and dive with a local guide for safety.
📅 Seasonality
Diving is possible year-round.
Best conditions between May and October, with calmer seas and warmer water.
🧭 Curiosities & History
The Inland Sea was formed by the collapse of a massive sea cave.
The tunnel, a natural geological formation, offers a cinematic transition from the peaceful lagoon to the vast open sea.
The area was also featured in several documentaries for its unique topography and geological significance.
📌 Quick Summary
📍 Location: Dwejra, Gozo – Malta
🚘 Access: From shore (parking nearby) or by boat
🔰 Required Level: Advanced Open Water and above
📏 Depth: 5 – 30+ m
📸 Highlights: 80 m tunnel, outer reef walls, dramatic blue transition
