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Malta / Qawra Point

Fra Ben Cave

A shallow cavern on Qawra Point’s northern side with an open roof.

Getting there & access ↓
Average site depth
3m
Maximum site depth
9m
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.

Qawra Point tower · coastal context
Qawra Point tower · coastal context · Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0

Get to know the place

The central rock and roof opening give Fra Ben its distinctive shape. The northern exposure and cavern access require their own local assessment.

What to see

  • Open-roof cavern
  • Central rock formation
  • Qawra’s northern reef

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

THE WAY IN

Getting there & access

Choose the correct side of Qawra Point

Fra Ben and North Reef are on the northern side; Qawra Bay is on the southeast side. Offshore reef and wreck sites need a separate access plan. Use the individual site point rather than a general Qawra meeting pin.

Read the access reference ↗

Map reference: 35.9601° N, 14.4277° 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.

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

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