Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin - Gozo

Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin often gets overlooked for some of Gozo’s bigger names, but we find it a genuinely pleasant dive, especially on a calmer day. It’s an easy entry from shore, straight into a shallow, sandy lagoon before the reef really starts to unfold. We’ve had lovely encounters here with Mediterranean slipper lobsters tucked into crevices, and you’ll always find plenty of damsel fish flitting about. Look for parrotfish grazing the algae. It’s a good spot for a relaxed second dive or for those looking to potter around without strong currents.

Location
Gozo, Malta, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
36.053013, 14.188715
Type
wall
Maximum Depth
15-40m

Marine Protected Area: Żona fil-Baħar fl-inħawi tad-Dwerja (Għawdex)

Best Time to Dive in Gozo

The warmest water temperatures in Gozo occur in August, averaging 27.7°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 15.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 16.4°C
  • February: 15.3°C
  • March: 15.3°C
  • April: 16.1°C
  • May: 18.5°C
  • June: 22.6°C
  • July: 26.3°C
  • August: 27.7°C
  • September: 27.1°C
  • October: 24.5°C
  • November: 22.0°C
  • December: 18.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Gozo

Nearest Dive Centres to Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin

Marine Life in Gozo

Home to 24 recorded species including 12 reef fish, 3 hard corals, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 1 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin

Based on average water temperature of 20.9°C, currents 9 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