Reef Dive, Qawra, Malta
Qawra Point is located on the northeast coast of Malta, suitable for all levels of divers.
On the south side, a gently sloping reef, easy entrance and sheltered bay make an excellent spot for Discover Scuba dives and Open Water courses.
On the north side, Fra Ben Cave and a rocky reef make for a more interesting dive, with mini-cliffs, caves, and arches to explore. Plenty of marine life can be found here, such as cuttlefish, octopuses, and pipefish.
Fra Ben Cave
Fra Ben Cave is a beautiful scenic cave and arch, going back around 15 metres, with a maximum depth of 5 metres inside the cave. A large rock in the middle creates a route to swim around, and the open ceiling allows light to penetrate, creating great vie... and great light for photographers! There is also the possibility to surface and have a quick look around the blowhole.
Outside of Fra Ben, a scenic, shallow route can be taken, enjoying the rocky wall and topographical features, and looking for the marine life that makes its home here. For those with an Advanced Open Water certification, a second, smaller arch can be found at a depth of 22 metres.
Experience needed
You must be certified to dive to a depth of 12 metres to dive this site. We would require a minimum of Scuba Diver certification. Having the Advanced Open Water certification will allow a little more exploring in different parts of the reef.
Dive site specification: Qawra Point
- Location: Qawra Point, Malta
- Type of dive: Shore Dive
- Max depth: 22m
- Minimum certification: PADI Scuba Diver
- Recommended: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver