Malta · Scuba diving
Anchor Bay Reef
Boulders, rocky reef and Posidonia meadows inside Anchor Bay.
View place & access ↗Malta / Anchor Bay
Scorpion Cave
A cave landmark on the southern side of Anchor Bay.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 7m
- Maximum site depth
- 10m
- 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
Also called Scorpion Cave, its entrance is partly concealed by rock. The source location helps identify the feature; it does not replace a cave briefing.
What to see
- Wide cavern feature
- Rock formations around the entrance
- Anchor Bay’s southern wall
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
Anchor Bay southern jetty area
Dirt approach and concrete jetty; confirm the current ladder condition.
- Locate the south side of the bay, opposite Popeye Village.
- The reference describes a dirt-road approach to the concrete jetty.
- Confirm access and the bay-side ladder with the centre before gearing up.
A named arrival area, not an exact water entry. Confirm the actual meeting point locally.
Map reference: 35.9589° N, 14.3389° E · Nearby.
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 2026-11-04