Għar il-Katidral
Protected Area
Żona fil-Baħar fl-inħawi tad-Dwerja (Għawdex)
Why dive here
Għar il-Katidral is a cave dive where divers can encounter dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and sea turtles. Water ranges 16-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Għar il-Katidral, or Cathedral Cave, is a pretty straightforward dive, but it's got a certain charm, especially when the light hits just right. We usually drop in and follow the reef wall into the cavern itself, which opens up into a large air-filled dome. The sunbeams filtering through the entrance create some lovely shafts of light, justifying the 'Cathedral' name. It’s a good spot for seeing plenty of parrotfish and various wrasse darting around, and we've even spotted a loggerhead turtle here a few times. The real draw, though, is that play of light inside the cavern – simple, but quite effective.
Typical Għar il-Katidral Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Għar il-Katidral
Dive shops near Għar il-Katidral
Calypso Diving
Utina Diving College
Technical Diving Malta Ltd.
Extra Divers Gozo
Blue Waters Dive Cove
MEDITERRANEAN ADVENTURES LTD
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Għar il-Katidral
Għar il-Katidral Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Għar il-Katidral, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (36.08, 14.25) (15km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
76°F · Range: 22.1–26.6°C
Current Speed
13.6 cm/s
Direction: SE (126°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.114 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
37.92 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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