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Gozo / Dwejra

Tal-Barba Cave

A long cave feature north of Dwejra’s Inland Sea tunnel exit.

Getting there & access ↓
Average site depth
10m
Maximum site depth
30+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.

Inland Sea, Dwejra
Inland Sea, Dwejra · Koichi Shibata · CC BY-SA 3.0

Get to know the place

Tal-Barba is also called The Beard. The entrance and inner passage are a specific overhead objective; the reference is for research with a qualified local team.

What to see

  • Long cave feature
  • Outer Dwejra wall
  • Tal-Barba entrance area

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: 36.0590° N, 14.1910° 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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