Malta · Dwejra, Gozo

Fungus Rock

Best time to dive

May to October

Certification & difficulty

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

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited - shallow bay fringe is snorkelable, but the islet's main features are boat-dive only

Safety notes

steep drop-offs to extreme depth on the seaward side; advanced navigation through caverns/gullies required

Permits & fees

none required; Fungus Rock islet itself is a protected nature reserve (no landing) but diving around it is permitted

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.