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Malta / Rdum il-Qawwi

Rdum il-Qawwi

A boulder-and-cavern site along Malta’s northwestern cliff coast.

Getting there & access ↓
Average site depth
6m
Maximum site depth
45+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.

Paradise Bay, Malta · coastal context
Paradise Bay, Malta · coastal context · ramonbaile · CC BY-SA 2.0

Get to know the place

Arches, small passages and larger seagrass areas are the main features described in the reference. Its hard shore-access label and open-ended depth need a site-specific plan.

What to see

  • Fallen boulders — Large blocks create a more broken underwater landscape than a smooth wall.
  • Rock openings — Arches and caverns are reported in the shallower area; they are separate route choices.
  • Seagrass areas — The source describes extensive Posidonia farther along the site.

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 “Hard”. 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: 35.9760° N, 14.3211° E · Approx.

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.

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Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-05

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