Gozo, Malta
    Żona fil-Baħar fl-inħawi tad-Dwerja (Għawdex)

    Cathedral Cave

    Best months: Jun–Nov

    Protected Area

    Żona fil-Baħar fl-inħawi tad-Dwerja (Għawdex)

    Why dive here

    Cathedral Cave is a cave dive where divers can encounter dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and sea turtles. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Marine lifeDolphins, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Sea Turtles
    Water15-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterCave dive
    StandoutDramatic cave topography

    Cathedral Cave, just off Xwejni Bay, is a Gozo favourite, and we can see why. It’s a proper cavern, not a full cave, so you get all the drama of overhead environments without the squeeze. The main chamber is huge, opening up into a massive dome where the light plays beautifully through the entrance. Look up, and you’ll often spot salema schooling near the surface, their scales flashing. Deeper inside, it gets darker, but your torch will pick out ornate wrasse and dusky groupers tucked into crevices. We’ve even seen a slipper lobster or two if you look closely enough. It’s a relatively shallow dive, making it great for newer divers wanting to try a cavern, but there’s enough to explore to keep experienced divers happy too.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cathedral Cave

    Cathedral Cave Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cathedral Cave, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    27.66°C

    82°F

    Current Speed

    16.28 cm/s

    Direction: SE (132.5°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.101 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    37.73 PSU

    Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)

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