Gozo · Scuba diving
Shrimp’s Cave
A named cave dive near Reqqa on northern Gozo.
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Billinghurst Cave
A named cave dive on the coast near Reqqa Point.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 30m
- Maximum site depth
- 35m
- Reference level
- Experienced
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.
Get to know the place
Also known as Għar il-Kbir, Billinghurst is a distinct overhead objective. Discuss the exact route, training and equipment with a centre familiar with the cave.
What to see
- Billinghurst cave entrance
- Reqqa coastal wall
- Distinct overhead cave environment
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
Confirm the specific shore approach
The reference labels shore access “Medium”. Detailed directions for the precise entry are not verified in this guide. Use the individual site reference and confirm the approach and return with the dive centre.
Map reference: 36.0811° N, 14.2351° 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.
Cave and overhead access requires an on-site assessment and appropriate training and equipment.
Open this place in the live explorer ↗Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-04