Ċirkewwa Arch Dive Site - Comino

Ċirkewwa Arch is often one of the first sites we recommend in Malta if you're looking for something a bit different than a straight wall dive. It’s more of an overhang, really, dropping down to a sandy bottom around 15 metres. You can swim through the arch, which is a neat experience, especially when the light filters in just right. On the top, we’ve often spotted dusky groupers lurking, and the rocky crevices below shelter plenty of Mediterranean slipper lobsters and ornate wrasse. It’s a pretty easy dive, suitable for most open-water divers, and a solid choice if you want to explore something with a bit of a structural element to it.

Location
Comino, Malta, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
35.990540, 14.327834
Type
cave

Marine Protected Area: Ir-Ramla taċ-Ċirkewwa

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 Ċirkewwa Arch 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 Ċirkewwa Arch 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