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Gozo / Xatt l-Ahmar

Xatt l-Aħmar Reef

A reef alternative along Xatt l-Aħmar’s southern shoreline.

Getting there & access ↓
Average site depth
9m
Maximum site depth
30m
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.

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

Get to know the place

Compare this entry with the bay and individual wrecks in the same area. The reef’s own source depths and access label are shown below.

What to see

  • Southern Gozo reef
  • Coastal rock contours
  • Alternative to the nearby wreck sites

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 “Easy”. 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: 36.0173° N, 14.2856° 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.

Open this place in the live explorer ↗

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

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