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Malta / Anchor Bay

Anchor Bay Reef

Boulders, rocky reef and Posidonia meadows inside Anchor Bay.

Getting there & access ↓
Average site depth
6m
Maximum site depth
12m
Reference level
Beginner

Source-reported site depths, not a recommended dive profile. “+” is open-ended. A qualification label does not qualify a diver for cave or wreck penetration.

Popeye Village, Anchor Bay · coastal context
Popeye Village, Anchor Bay · coastal context · Wusel007 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Get to know the place

Fallen rock has created formations among patches of sand. This reef-focused entry is separate from the named anchor and Scorpion Cave sites.

What to see

  • Large fallen boulders
  • Posidonia meadows
  • Sandy gaps and rock formations

Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.

THE WAY IN

Getting there & access

Anchor Bay southern jetty area

Dirt approach and concrete jetty; confirm the current ladder condition.

  1. Locate the south side of the bay, opposite Popeye Village.
  2. The reference describes a dirt-road approach to the concrete jetty.
  3. Confirm access and the bay-side ladder with the centre before gearing up.
Directions to arrival area ↗

A named arrival area, not an exact water entry. Confirm the actual meeting point locally.

Read the access reference ↗

Map reference: 35.9599° N, 14.3393° E · Exact.

Plan for the day you go

Check the current regional wind and sea outlook, then agree the entry, exit, route and required experience with a local operator. Regional forecasts do not measure cave surge, currents, visibility, water quality or closures.

Open this place in the live explorer ↗

Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-05

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