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Gozo / Xwejni Bay

Double Arch

Two natural underwater arches stacked on Gozo’s northern reef.

Getting there & access ↓
Average site depth
30m
Maximum site depth
45+m
Reference level
Advanced

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.

Salt pans beside Xwejni Bay, Gozo · coastal context
Salt pans beside Xwejni Bay, Gozo · coastal context · Kritzolina · CC BY-SA 4.0

Get to know the place

Double Arch is offshore from the Xwejni area. The approach and deeper sections need to be included in the operator’s site-specific profile.

What to see

  • Two stacked natural arches
  • Offshore reef structure
  • Xwejni coastal setting

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 “Easy”. 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.

Read the access reference ↗

Map reference: 36.0844° N, 14.2472° E · Approx.

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.

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Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-04

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