Malta · Scuba diving
Um El Faroud
A former oil tanker, scuttled off Wied iż-Żurrieq in 1998.
View place & access ↗Malta / Wied iż-Żurrieq
West Reef & Caves
Żurrieq’s western reef combines ledges, boulders, gullies and caves.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 5m
- Maximum site depth
- 25m
- 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.
Get to know the place
Bell Tower and Mouse Hole are named features in the reference. Ask the guide to separate an open wall itinerary from any overhead sections.
What to see
- Ledges and gullies
- Boulder-strewn reef
- Bell Tower and Mouse Hole cave features
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
Wied iż-Żurrieq quay
Stairs or ramp, then quay; ladders may be absent in winter.
- Arrive at Wied iż-Żurrieq village above the inlet.
- Use the stairs or ramp to reach the concrete quay.
- Check the agreed exit ladder or slipway before the dive; boats share the inlet.
A named arrival area, not an exact water entry. Confirm the actual meeting point locally.
Map reference: 35.8196° N, 14.4502° 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.
Open this place in the live explorer ↗Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-04