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Gozo / Xlendi

Xlendi Tunnel

A shallow tunnel through the northern headland of Xlendi Bay.

Getting there & access ↓
Average site depth
6m
Maximum site depth
10m
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 passage connects two sides of the headland. Ask about an open-water alternative if the tunnel environment is outside your training or the day’s plan.

What to see

  • Headland tunnel
  • Xlendi’s limestone walls
  • Bay-side reef setting

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: 36.0298° N, 14.2142° 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.

Open this place in the live explorer ↗

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

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