Malta · Dwejra, Gozo

Blue Hole

Also known as: Blue Hole Gozo

Best time to dive

May to October

What you might see

  • BarracudaPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - the Blue Hole itself is a well-known, easy snorkeling spot in calm conditions

Safety notes

difficult, sharp limestone walk-in; surge/swell at entry and around the outer arch; historically an area of ongoing rockfalls (the adjacent Azure Window collapsed in March 2017)

Permits & fees

none required; free open-access site within Dwejra's protected coastal area

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Dwejra

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.