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Gozo / Xatt l-Aħmar

MV Xlendi

A former Gozo Channel cargo ferry off Xatt l-Aħmar.

Getting there & access ↓
Average site depth
30m
Maximum site depth
45m
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.

Xatt l-Aħmar, Gozo · coastal context
Xatt l-Aħmar, Gozo · coastal context · Godmus · CC BY-SA 4.0

Get to know the place

The vessel is one of this coast’s major artificial reefs. Discuss the wreck’s orientation and an external viewing route with the operator before choosing it.

What to see

  • Former cargo-ferry wreck
  • Large hull structure
  • Xatt l-Aħmar wreck 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 “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.

Read the access reference ↗

Map reference: 36.0163° N, 14.2849° E · Nearby.

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.

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

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