Alex's Cave Dive Site - Comino

Alex’s Cave, tucked away on Comino, offers a nice, straightforward cave dive. You’ll fin into a decent-sized cavern where the light filters down from the entrance, creating some pretty cool shafts. It’s mostly about the play of light and shadow, with a few dusky groupers often lurking in the darker corners. We’ve spotted loggerhead turtles drifting by the mouth of the cave on occasion too. If you're looking for an easy penetration dive without anything too challenging, this one usually fits the bill.

Location
Comino, Malta, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
36.010540, 14.325167
Type
cave

Marine Protected Area: Ġebel ta\' Bejn il-Kmiemen, limiti ta\' Għajnsielem

Best Time to Dive in Comino

The warmest water temperatures in Comino occur in August, averaging 28.1°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 15.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 16.4°C
  • February: 15.5°C
  • March: 15.3°C
  • April: 16.2°C
  • May: 18.7°C
  • June: 22.9°C
  • July: 26.9°C
  • August: 28.1°C
  • September: 27.3°C
  • October: 24.9°C
  • November: 22.2°C
  • December: 19.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Comino

Nearest Dive Centres to Alex's Cave Dive Site

Marine Life in Comino

Home to 24 recorded species including 12 reef fish, 4 sharks & rays, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 2 hard corals, 1 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Alex's Cave Dive Site

Based on average water temperature of 21.1°C, currents 2 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories