Malta · Scuba diving
Miġra l-Ferħa
Car wrecks, boulders and cave formations below Malta’s southwestern cliffs.
View place & access ↗Malta / West Malta
Il-Qaws — Dolphin Cave
A western cliff-and-cave dive also known as Dolphin Cave.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 20m
- 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
Il-Qaws combines a steep wall with two cave features. The reference describes freshwater seepage producing haloclines, where water layers can distort the view. Its alternate name records a historical dolphin-skeleton find, not a promise of dolphin sightings. Discuss the wall profile and overhead limits with the boat operator.
What to see
- Steep coastal wall
- Two cave features
- Freshwater halocline effects
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
Arrange boat access
The site reference lists boat-only access. The map point identifies the dive site offshore, not a place to board. Confirm the departure harbour, transfer and pickup with your dive centre.
Map reference: 35.8800° N, 14.3361° E · Nearby. The underwater point is separate from the boat boarding location.
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.
Cave and overhead access requires an on-site assessment and appropriate training and equipment.
Open this place in the live explorer ↗Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-05