Malta · Scuba diving
Anchor Bay Reef
Boulders, rocky reef and Posidonia meadows inside Anchor Bay.
View place & access ↗Malta / Anchor Bay
Anchor Bay Anchor
A large anchor and heavy chain on Anchor Bay’s northern side.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 8m
- Maximum site depth
- 8m
- Reference level
- Beginner
Source-reported site depths, not a recommended dive profile. “+” is open-ended. A qualification label does not qualify a diver for cave or wreck penetration.
Get to know the place
The anchor lies near the outer end of the jetty area. It gives the bay an alternative focal point to the cave on its southern side.
What to see
- Large anchor
- Heavy anchor chain
- Sandy bay seabed
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
Anchor Bay southern jetty area
Dirt approach and concrete jetty; confirm the current ladder condition.
- Locate the south side of the bay, opposite Popeye Village.
- The reference describes a dirt-road approach to the concrete jetty.
- Confirm access and the bay-side ladder with the centre before gearing up.
A named arrival area, not an exact water entry. Confirm the actual meeting point locally.
Map reference: 35.9603° N, 14.3397° E · Nearby.
Plan for the day you go
Check the current regional wind and sea outlook, then agree the entry, exit, route and required experience with a local operator. Regional forecasts do not measure cave surge, currents, visibility, water quality or closures.
Open this place in the live explorer ↗Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-04