Top 5 Dive Sites in Gozo You Can’t Miss
If you’re looking for the best diving in Gozo, you’re in for a treat. From legendary geological formations to beginner-friendly caves, Gozo offers some of the top dive sites in Europe—often just a short drive from Xlendi and BLOCK Hotel.
Here are five of our favourite dive spots on the island:
1. Blue Hole & Azure Reef (Dwejra)
Best for: Intermediate to Advanced Divers
Gozo’s most iconic dive site. Enter through a stunning natural sinkhole and descend into an open chamber before swimming through an archway into the open sea. The surrounding reef offers dramatic walls, boulders, and rich marine life.
Highlights:
Epic underwater topography
Depths up to 50m
Schooling fish, octopus, and barracuda
2. Inland Sea Tunnel
Best for: Intermediate Divers
Start your dive in a peaceful lagoon and swim through a 90m tunnel that opens up into a breathtaking drop-off into the deep blue. A true bucket-list experience.
Highlights:
Light play and colour contrasts inside the tunnel
Sheer wall outside teeming with life
Easy shore access
3. Xlendi Bay Tunnel
Best for: Beginners, Try Dives & Snorkellers
Located right in Xlendi, this shallow tunnel is great for new divers. Expect crystal-clear waters and easy conditions.
Highlights:
Walk-in entry
Maximum depth around 12m
Great for spotting cuttlefish and sea bream
4. Reqqa Point (Marsalforn)
Best for: Advanced Divers
This vertical wall dive is one of Gozo’s most dramatic sites. Stronger currents attract bigger marine life like grouper and amberjack.
Highlights:
Sharp drop-offs
Deep dives beyond 40m
Rich biodiversity
5. Mgarr ix-Xini
Best for: Beginners & Courses
A calm, narrow bay with easy entry—perfect for training, refresher dives, and snorkelling. It’s also a scenic spot for surface intervals.
Highlights:
Gentle slope and calm conditions
Ideal for Open Water training
Underwater arches and boulders
Stay Close to the Action
BLOCK Hotel in Xlendi puts you just minutes from all of these dive sites. Book your stay and enjoy 10% off dive courses and try dives with our partners at RITUAL Dive.