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Gozo / Xlendi Bay

Xlendi Reef

An inner and outer reef around Xlendi’s headland.

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

Xlendi Bay, Gozo
Xlendi Bay, Gozo · Wusel007 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Get to know the place

The outer formation includes a pinnacle rising towards the surface, while the surrounding seabed is deeper. Agree which reef section your dive will cover.

What to see

  • Inner and outer reef
  • Pinnacle near the headland
  • Boulders around the reef base

Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.

THE WAY IN

Getting there & access

Xlendi southern diving platform

Platform and metal steps; steps may be removed in winter.

  1. Walk towards the south side of Xlendi Bay.
  2. Locate the concrete diving platform and check its metal steps.
  3. Agree the crossing and return with your guide; the reef and tunnel are across the bay.
Directions to arrival area ↗

A named arrival area, not an exact water entry. Confirm the actual meeting point locally.

Read the access reference ↗

Map reference: 36.0288° N, 14.2133° 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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