Gozo · Scuba diving
Xlendi Reef
An inner and outer reef around Xlendi’s headland.
View place & access ↗Gozo / Xlendi
Xlendi Tunnel
A shallow tunnel through the northern headland of Xlendi Bay.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 6m
- 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
The passage connects two sides of the headland. Ask about an open-water alternative if the tunnel environment is outside your training or the day’s plan.
What to see
- Headland tunnel
- Xlendi’s limestone walls
- Bay-side reef setting
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
Xlendi southern diving platform
Platform and metal steps; steps may be removed in winter.
- Walk towards the south side of Xlendi Bay.
- Locate the concrete diving platform and check its metal steps.
- Agree the crossing and return with your guide; the reef and tunnel are across the bay.
A named arrival area, not an exact water entry. Confirm the actual meeting point locally.
Map reference: 36.0298° N, 14.2142° 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
