Reef Dive, Cirkewwa, Malta
Cirkewwa Right Arch is a beautiful natural underwater archway. The Arch was originally a large cavern, which roof has long since collapsed, leaving the arch as a result.
Entry to the sea for the Arch dive is from the lighthouse giant stride entry point (the same entry point used for the tugboat Rozi wreck). When diving along the reef it is a fairly shallow dive between 10-18 metres. Diving the Arch can also be combined with Tugboat Rozi dive, depending on gas consumption.
The reef continues well beyond the Arch around the depth of 15-20m, and further on the seabed next to the reef reaches depths over 40 meters. The wall offers many small swim throughs which make for exciting new adventures for beginners
Cirkewwa Arch is also known as Right Arch or Green Arch. There is another less known arch in Cirkewwa at Paradise Bay reef called Ben's Arch, Left Arch or White Arch.
The Arch
The Arch starts at 12 meters down to 19 meters to the seabed. On your way to the Arch, there are many swim-throughs which makes this dive more exciting and adventurous.
Below the Arch, is a large seagrass bowl where you may be able to find moray eels, octopusses, and occasional stingrays resting in the grass. Be sure to take your camera as this dive is beautiful and the archway makes for a great background for your underwater selfies.
Experience Needed
The maximum depth on this dive is 18m; as such it is ideal for divers with Open Water certification or above. Sometimes the currents can be strong near the arch, so some experience with currents is advised.
DIVE SITE SPECIFICATION: The Cirkewwa Reef
- Location: Cirkewwa, Malta
- Type Of Dive: Shore Dive
- Max Depth: 18m
- Minimum Certification: PADI Open Water Diver
- Recommended: PADI Nitrox Diver