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Comino / North coast

The Canyon

A cave-interest dive entry on Comino’s northern side.

Getting there & access ↓
Average site depth
7m
Maximum site depth
20m
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.

Santa Marija Bay, Comino · coastal context
Santa Marija Bay, Comino · coastal context · AntonellaVella · CC BY-SA 4.0

Get to know the place

The Canyon is a separate reference from Santa Marija Caves farther east. Use the mapped point and linked entry when confirming the actual route and entry.

What to see

  • Canyon cave-interest formation
  • Northern Comino rock coast
  • Separate site from Santa Marija

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: 36.0192° N, 14.3280° 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.

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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