Reef Dive, Ghajnsielem, Gozo
Ras il-Hobz, also known as "Middle Finger Reef", is located on the south coast of Gozo. Ras il-Hobz is a single pinnacle rising from the depth. As the seaward side of the pinnacle descends all the way down to about 90+ meters, this is a great dive for technical divers, but as the top of the "fingers" reaches just 10m from the surface, the site can be enjoyed by recreational divers too. The narrow channel between the pinnacle and the shore bottoms out at 35 metres deep.
The nearby reef on the west side of Ras Il-Hobz is just 5 metres deep, excellent for deco and safety stops, or just for exploring the shallow waters with lots of life and light.
As you swim around the pinnacle, the marine life is extraordinary. The top of the pinnacle splits into five "peaks", giving it its namesake shape. You may find moray eels, octopuses, lobsters, amber jacks, barracuda and more. If you love marine life, Ras il-Hobz is a dive site for you.
This site can be dived as an Open Water Diver, although we do recommend minimum Advanced Open Water to get the most out of the channel around the pinnacle. If going beyond 18m, we also recommend nitrox.
DIVE SITE SPECIFICATION: Ras Il-Hobz
- Location: Ghajnsielem, Gozo
- Pronunciation: RUS - ILL- HOBS
- English Translation: Head The Bread
- Type Of Dive: Shore Dive
- Max Depth: 30m+
- Minimum Certification: PADI Open Water Diver
- Recommended: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Deep Diver, PADI Nitrox Diver