Xlendi Bay, Gozo
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🌊 Xlendi Bay – Gozo
(sheltered and suitable for training dives, with a pass-through cave)
📄 Description
A perfect site for protected water dives, ideal for scuba courses, check dives, and relaxed exploration. Xlendi Bay features sandy bottoms, shallow rocky reefs, and a scenic marine cave that passes through the promontory. The bay is fully sheltered from wind and currents, making it a safe and accessible dive spot year-round.
🧭 Type of dive:
Shore dive – coastal reef, sand, shallow walls, underwater tunnel.
🤿 Required level:
Beginner / Open Water – suitable for all levels
📏 Depth:
From 2 m to 15 m
(the pass-through cave is accessible between 3 and 7 m)
⚠️ Difficulty:
Low – calm conditions, easy entry, safe site
🐟 Marine life:
Damselfish, salema, wrasse, small seabream, moray eels, nudibranchs, sea stars, and anemones. Widespread Posidonia seagrass.
🌊 Conditions and safety:
Calm waters and good visibility. Easy access from the beach or rocky platforms. Swimmers may be present in the inner part of the bay.
The pass-through cave, about 40 meters long, features two wide entrances and a central chamber lit by a skylight crack. Safe and stunning even for accompanied beginners.
📆 Best season:
Year-round – best from April to October
📚 Curiosities and history:
Once a small fishing harbor, Xlendi is now one of the most popular bays among diving schools for beginner training. The underwater cave is a must-see for those seeking an exciting experience at shallow depths.
✅ Final summary:
Xlendi Bay is one of the best sites in Gozo to start your scuba journey, thanks to ideal conditions, a safe and beautiful cave to explore, and easy access. Also great for snorkeling and training dives.
