Malta · Scuba diving
Fortizza Reef
Rock gullies, overhangs and arches beneath Sliema’s waterfront.
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Coral Gardens
A Sliema reef of gullies, small canyons and rock formations.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 5+m
- Maximum site depth
- 15+m
- 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
Coral Gardens rewards attention to smaller reef details. Agree whether the outing follows open gullies or includes any of the referenced swim-through features.
What to see
- Small reef canyons
- Rock gullies
- Small marine-life habitats
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
Confirm the specific shore approach
The reference labels shore access “Easy”. Detailed directions for the precise entry are not verified in this guide. Use the individual site reference and confirm the approach and return with the dive centre.
Map reference: 35.9131° N, 14.5083° 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