Wied il-Mielah
Also known as: hidden Azure Window
Best time to dive
May to October
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Mola mola (oceanic sunfish)Possible
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
Not a snorkel site - Limited - some shallow reef sections snorkelable in calm conditions, but the main archway/wall is a boat-dive feature
Safety notes
caverns/tunnels requiring training; deep eastern wall beyond 50m; exposure to open-sea swell; general reminder of coastal instability seen at the nearby collapsed Azure Window (2017)
Permits & fees
none required; free access, boat-dive only
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Ghasri
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.