Malta · Scuba diving
Finger Reef
A finger-shaped reef with a small, colourful wall at Għar Lapsi.
View place & access ↗Malta / Ghar Lapsi
Black John Reef
An offshore reef near Għar Lapsi with rock features and deeper boulders.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 12m
- Maximum site depth
- 40+m
- Reference level
- Advanced
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
Black John reaches deeper surroundings than Lapsi’s shallow reef options. Include the approach and return when comparing it with Finger or Middle Reef.
What to see
- Offshore Lapsi reef
- Rock arches and overhangs
- Boulders in deeper water
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
Għar Lapsi cove, Siġġiewi
Steep approach with steps; carrying equipment can be demanding.
- Head to Għar Lapsi’s small rocky inlet on the south coast.
- Follow the stepped approach down the steep slope to the cove.
- Confirm the particular entry and return; Black John can use a different access.
A named arrival area, not an exact water entry. Confirm the actual meeting point locally.
Map reference: 35.8272° N, 14.4183° E · Exact.
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