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Malta / L'Ahrax Point

L’Aħrax North Reef

A long northern reef off L’Aħrax with boulders and small canyons.

Getting there & access ↓
Average site depth
10m
Maximum site depth
30m
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.

Armier Bay, Malta · coastal context
Armier Bay, Malta · coastal context · Pygar1954 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Get to know the place

The source describes the reef as distant from the shore entry and better approached by boat. Discuss access before treating it as a simple shore outing.

What to see

  • Boulder fields
  • Small reef canyons
  • Sand and seagrass patches

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 “Medium”. 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.

Read the access reference ↗

Map reference: 35.9985° N, 14.3676° 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.

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Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-04

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